Schubert Revisited: Lieder Arranged for Baritone and Orchestra Matthias Goerne & The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen

• Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828):
• 1Schubert: An Sylvia, D. 891 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)02:57
• 2Schubert: Schäfers Klagelied, D. 121 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)03:44
• 3Schubert: Ganymed, D. 544 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)03:58
• 4Schubert: Fahrt zum Hades, D. 526 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)04:20
• 5Schubert: Schatzgräbers Begehr, D. 761 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)03:13
• 6Schubert: Der Tod und das Mädchen, D. 531 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)01:49
• 7Schubert: Erlkönig, D. 328 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)03:48
• 8Schubert: Wandrers Nachtlied, D. 224 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)01:18
• 9Schubert: Grenzen der Menschheit, D. 716 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)07:14
• 10Schubert: 3 Gesänge des Harfners, D. 478: No. 1, Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)04:01
• 11Schubert: 3 Gesänge des Harfners, D. 478: No. 2, Wer nie sein Brot mit Tränen aß (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)04:45
• 12Schubert: 3 Gesänge des Harfners, D. 478: No. 3, An die Türen will ich schleichen (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)02:19
• 13Schubert: Das Heimweh, D. 851 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)06:47
• 14Schubert: Pilgerweise, D. 789 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)05:32
• 15Schubert: Abendstern, D. 806 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)03:27
• 16Schubert: Alinde, D. 904 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)04:15
• 17Schubert: Stimme der Liebe, D. 412 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)01:32
• 18Schubert: Des Fischers Liebesglück, D. 933 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)07:39
• 19Schubert: An die Entfernte, D. 765 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)02:29
• Total Runtime01:15:07

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Matthias Goerne, one of the great interpreters of Schubert's songs, makes a remarkable premiere with his latest album for Deutsche Grammophon: The German baritone presents Franz's Schubert Lieder in completely new versions for voice and orchestra. The pieces were arranged by Goerne's long-time recital partner Alexander Schmalcz. The carefully assembled selection of nineteen songs includes such well-known songs as "An Silvia", "Der Tod und das Mädchen" and "Erlkönig", but also the three sublime "Gesänge des Harfners", whose texts come from Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister" and which have never been orchestrated before. The new orchestrations are brought to life by the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen.

"Schubert Revisited" reflects Goernes deep sense of Schubert's unique blend of formal logic, expressive nuance and musical invention. The emotional impact of Goerne's interpretations is enriched here by the wide range of instrumental colours and textures Schmalcz brings to the selection of songs on the album. "The selection of songs takes on a sonic dimension that the piano cannot portray in this way. That doesn't mean it's better, but different," says the singer.

Matthias Goerne, baritone
Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen

Matthias Goerne
is one of the most versatile and internationally sought-after vocalists and a frequent guest at renowned festivals and concert halls. He has collaborated with the world’s leading orchestras, conductors and pianists. Born in Weimar, he studied with Hans-Joachim Beyer in Leipzig, and later with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

Matthias Goerne has appeared on the world’s principal opera stages including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Teatro Real in Madrid, Paris National Opera, and the Vienna State Opera. His roles range from Wolfram, Amfortas, Wotan, Orest, and Jochanaan to the title roles in Béla Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle and Alban Berg’s Wozzeck.

Goerne’s artistry has been documented on numerous recordings, many of which have received prestigious awards, including four Grammy nominations, an ICMA Award, a Gramophone Award, the BBC Music Magazine Vocal Award 2017, and a Diapason d’or arte. After his legendary recordings with Vladimir Ashkenazy and Alfred Brendel for Universal Music, he recorded a series of selected Schubert songs on 12 CDs for harmonia mundi (The Goerne/Schubert Edition) with eminent pianists. His latest recordings of Brahms songs with Christoph Eschenbach, of Schumann songs with Markus Hinterhäuser, of Mahler songs with the BBC Symphony, and of Wagner arias with the Swedish Radio Symphony have received rave reviews.

In addition to his residency with the New York Philharmonic further highlights of the 2018/19 season include concerts with other top orchestras in the U.S. (Pittsburgh, Houston, Los Angeles), Europe and Japan. Furthermore, Mr. Goerne appears as Kurwenal (Tristan) at the Paris National Opera. Song recitals with Daniil Trifonov, Leif Ove Andsnes and Sir Antonio Pappano will lead him to the Philharmonie in Berlin, Philharmonie de Paris, Wigmore Hall in London, Palau de la Música in Barcelona and other major European venues. Last but not least Goerne will be guest at the 2019 summer festivals in Ravinia, Salzburg and Verbier.

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