The Art of Hans Hotter Vol. II – Legendary Lieder Recital CD

UPC: 028948081608 

MPN: 480 8160 

Brand Name: Decca / Universal Music Group

Overview

This CD presents The Art of Hans Hotter Vol. II, a rare and highly requested recital recording by the legendary German bass-baritone Hans Hotter, accompanied by pianist Geoffrey Parsons. Issued as part of Decca’s Most Wanted Recitals! series, this premiere release brings together masterful interpretations of Loewe, Wolf, Richard Strauss, and Brahms in state-of-the-art 24-bit/192 kHz digital transfer.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Playing Time: 52:58
• Genre: Classical, Lieder Recital
• Recording Label: Decca / Universal Music Group
• Release Year: 2014 (original performances c. 1975)
• Audio Quality: Super Digital Transfer, 24-bit/192 kHz
• Accompanist: Geoffrey Parsons, piano

Interesting Facts

• Hans Hotter (1909–2003) was one of the greatest bass-baritones of the 20th century, renowned for his commanding interpretations of Wagner and German Lieder.
• This recording is part of Decca’s CD Premiere series, focusing on reviving iconic recital performances for modern listeners.
• Geoffrey Parsons, the pianist, was one of the most sought-after accompanists of his time, working with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and Victoria de los Ángeles.
• The repertoire ranges from the dramatic ballads of Carl Loewe to the lyricism of Wolf, Strauss, and Brahms, showcasing Hotter’s expressive power and deep artistic insight.

Track Listing

1. Loewe: Odins Meeresritt, Op.118
2. Loewe: Die wandelnde Glocke, Op.20 No.3
3. Loewe: Hochzeitslied, Op.20 No.1
4. Loewe: Hinkende Jamben, Op.62 No.4
5. Wolf: Wenn du zu den Blumen gehst [Spanisches Liederbuch No.7]
6. Wolf: Der Musikant
7. Wolf: Wer sein holdes Lieb verloren [Spanisches Liederbuch No.8]
8. Wolf: Der Soldat I
9. Wolf: Anakreons Grab
10. Wolf: Der verzweifelte Liebhaber
11. R. Strauss: All mein' Gedanken mein Herz und mein Sinn, Op.21 No.1
12. R. Strauss: Nachtgang, Op.29 No.3
13. R. Strauss: Du meines Herzens Krönelein, Op.21 No.2
14. R. Strauss: Gefunden, Op.56 No.1
15. R. Strauss: Himmelsboten, Op.32 No.5 (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
16. R. Strauss: Ach, weh mir unglueckhaftem Mann, Op.21 No.4
17. Brahms: Auf dem Kirchhofe, Op.105 No.4
18. Brahms: Ruhe, Süssliebchen, Op.33 No.9
19. Brahms: Mit vierzig Jahren ist der Berg erstiegen [Fünf Lieder, Op.94 No.1]

Publishers

• Publisher: Decca Music Group Limited / Universal Music Group
• Year: 2014 (recordings originally 1975)
• Country of Distribution: EU

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