Sony Classical Simon Keenlyside Schumann Dichterliebe & Brahms Lieder CD

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• UPC: 0886975668922
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: Sony Classical
• MPN: 88697566892
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic / Lieder / Art Song
• Artist: Simon Keenlyside (Baritone)
• Accompanist: Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
• Composers: Robert Schumann (1810–1856), Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
• Release Year: 2009

Product Features

• Format: 1 Compact Disc (CD) in a standard jewel case.
• Total Timing: 76:40.
• Audio Quality: High-fidelity digital recording.
• Language: Sung in German.
• Packaging: Features a professional portrait of Simon Keenlyside with elegant, minimalist typography.
• Content: Features Schumann’s complete cycle Dichterliebe and 16 selected Lieder by Brahms.

Overview

Experience the pinnacle of German Romantic art song with this exquisite recording by world-renowned British baritone Simon Keenlyside. Accompanied by the masterful Malcolm Martineau, Keenlyside delves into the emotional depths of Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe (A Poet's Love) and a beautifully curated selection of Brahms Lieder.

Keenlyside is celebrated for his "Precision Engineered Performance," blending an athletic vocal power with the sensitive, poetic nuance required for the Lieder repertoire. This disc highlights his ability to transition from the searing heartache of Schumann’s Heine settings to the lush, autumnal textures of Brahms’ mature songs. Whether you are a seasoned collector of art song or new to the genre, this Sony Classical release offers a definitive modern interpretation of these vocal masterpieces.

Interesting Facts

• The "Poet's Love": Schumann’s Dichterliebe was written during his "Year of Song" (1840), the same year he finally married Clara Wieck. It is considered one of the most perfect song cycles ever composed, charting a psychological journey from the bliss of spring to bitter disillusionment.
• Collaborative Synergy: Simon Keenlyside and Malcolm Martineau have been performing together for decades. Their deep familiarity allows for a conversational level of rubato and phrasing that is rare in studio recordings.
• Knighted Talent: Simon Keenlyside was knighted in the 2018 Birthday Honours for his services to music, solidifying his status as one of the great singers of our time.
• Brahms’ Selection: The Brahms tracks on this CD span several decades of the composer's life, including the famous "Von ewiger Liebe" (Of Eternal Love), known for its dramatic power and soaring climax.

Track Listing

Johannes Brahms: Lieder (Tracks 1–16)

• Includes: Nachtigallen schwingen, Verzagen, Von ewiger Liebe, O kühler Wald, and Abenddämmerung.

Robert Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48 (Tracks 17–32)

• Complete cycle of 16 songs, including: Im wunderschönen Monat Mai, Ich grolle nicht, and Die alten, bösen Lieder.

Publishers

• Label: Sony Classical / Sony Music Entertainment
• Copyright: ℗ & © 2009 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
• Distribution: Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment
• Web: www.sonymasterworks.co.uk

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