Combine the two elements and you have a superb product. Fischer dieskau and moore were a dream partnership, both at the height of their powers when these recordings were made. Fischerdieskau has recorded winterreise numerous times there are at least 10 versions out there, and while i cannot claim to have heard anywhere near all of them, this version from 1971 must surely be one of the most stirring. This one is from 1965, when the singers technique, tone, and artistry were in perfect balance.
Fischerdieskaus singing of the abschied farewell normally sung by a mezzo is a revelation in this famous vienna recording under leonard bernstein. Schuberts songs by richard capell, the schubert song companion by john reed, and schubert a biographical study of his songs by dietrich fischerdieskau. They have drawn the interest of performers such as the great baritone dietrich fischerdieskau and the tenors peter pears and jon vickers. Baritone dietrich fischer dieskau has had an intimate association with schubert s songs hes the only singer to have recorded all of them for dg and hes recorded at least six different versions of winterreise over the years. Every winterreise performance by a male singerthat i find persuasive, be it hotter, huesch, fischer dieskau, schmittwalter, or anders, seems to move from a state of more or less normalcy into varying degrees of darkness and alienation. Fischer dieskau s voice in this recording is at its best.
This cd is cd of various 111 years of deutsche grammophon the collectors edition and not an individual release. Dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder art song performers of the postwar. Recorded in july 1985, this is the sixth of dietrich fischerdieskaus seven commercially published versions of schuberts winterreise, and easily the finest of the baritones recorded collaborations with pianist alfred brendel. Winterreise 1971 dietrich fischerdieskau, gerald moore on allmusic 1985. Winterreise winter journey is a song cycle for voice and piano by franz schubert a setting of. Dg b 447 4212gor 71 add tt what the reader will want to know is how does fischerdieskaus latest interpretation compare with his second 1163. The schubert song transcriptions for solo pianoseries ii. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder art song performers of the postwar period, best known as a singer of franz schuberts lieder, particularly winterreise of which his recordings with accompanist gerald moore and jorg demus are still critically acclaimed half a century after. At 55, fischerdieskau returned to winterreise in 1980, no longer the sad swain or the suicidal lover, but as a man bowed with age and burdened with an interpretive past. Dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder performers of the postwar period, best known as a singer of franz schuberts lieder, particularly winterreise of which his recordings with accompanist gerald moore and jorg demus are still critically acclaimed half a century after their release. Dietrich fischerdieskaus most popular book is the fischerdieskau book of lieder. Baritone dietrich fischerdieskau has had an intimate association with schuberts songs hes the only singer to have recorded all of them for dg and hes recorded at least six different versions of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Dietrich fischerdieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Dietrich fischerdieskaubaritone klaus billingpiano 1948. There is another 1991 video of dietrich fischerdieskau singing winterreise with. Winterreise is, as schubert said, morose and devoid of hope. Anna milderhauptmann artistic austrian ballad baritone bass bauernfeld beautiful beethoven brother burgtheater cantata charming chords composed composition concert cycle dedicated diabelli edition. I recently purchased a sixcd set on emi of fischer dieskau singing brahms lieder. Schubert wrote two large song cycles featuring mullers poetry. Dietrich fischerdieskau baritone, jorg demus piano.
Winterreise dietrich fischer dieskau at musicians friend. May 22, 2012 fischerdieskaus singing of the abschied farewell normally sung by a mezzo is a revelation in this famous vienna recording under leonard bernstein. Schubert s winterreise played a central role in his long career it was one of the earliest works he sang in public, in a recital interrupted by an air raid and his thoughts on the song cycle fortunately are preserved both in audio recordings and on video. Buy dietrich fischerdieskaus album titled schubert. The thennew discovery, baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, at age 29 performs schubert lieder accompanied by pianists who are very competent but are undistinguished when compared with. Dg b 447 4212gor 71 add tt what the reader will want to know is how does fischerdieskaus latest interpretation. All writers on schuberts songs are indebted to what has gone before. Dietrich fischerdieskau schubert gerald moore winterreise. Winterreise winter journey is a song cycle for voice and piano by franz schubert d. My collection includes the song texts in german, but, alas, does not have english translations. What the fischerdieskau phenomenon tended to obscure was that the keys in which schubert wrote winterreise are for tenor voice, which has a knack of emphasising the poets lovesick.
It should come as no great surprise that the musician dietrich fischerdieskau, singer of lieder and opera, is also intensely occupied with reading and writing. Theres no shortage of fischerdieskaus cd versions of the winterreiseno less than seven, plus whatever underground live recordings are floating around in the pirates patch. His protean career was surely unique, as he sang and recorded more vocal music than any who came. Music and poetry have a common domain, from which they draw inspiration and in which they operate. Its also almost unbelievable that a human voice can carry so much emotion. Every winterreise performance by a male singerthat i find persuasive, be it hotter, huesch, fischerdieskau, schmittwalter, or anders, seems to move from a state of more or less normalcy into varying. His protean career was surely unique, as he sang and recorded more vocal music than any who came before. Aug 28, 20 what the fischerdieskau phenomenon tended to obscure was that the keys in which schubert wrote winterreise are for tenor voice, which has a knack of emphasising the poets lovesick personality. Englishspeaking readers are directed towards the following books which contain commentaries on this cycle. Will no doubt become the standard liederresource for the englishspeaking world. For most lieder aficionados two names are indelibly associated with winterreise. That is a cycle with a clear narrative that takes place over time. Plus other fiction, some theatre pieces, and a smattering of poetry by dalbotten, ted and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Fischerdieskau and moore were a dream partnership, both at the height of their powers when these recordings were made. He embarked on schuberts winterreise many times in his career, but this recording, made in 1955 with pianist gerald moore, is as exceptional for the youthful beauty of his singing as. In the complete book edition, mullers final runningorder was as follows. For most lieder aficionados two names are indelibly associated with. The magisterial german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, whom i.
The latter made at least eight studio recordings of the cycle. Now acknowledged as the greatest songcycle ever penned, the work, here played in the original keys, it receives a profound and probing reading from tenor mark padmore and pianist paul lewis, and marks the launch of their schubert triptych. Fischerdieskau grew up in a house filled with books, and often observed his father, the author of several books. Buy winterreise fischerdieskau, moore by dietrich fischerdieskau, gerald moore, franz schubert from amazons classical music store.
Oct 18, 2017 dietrich fischer dieskau baritone klaus billingpiano 1948. Originally fischerdieskau had rejected this performance for issue, but later relented. Fischerdieskaus voice is magnificent and youthful, and, surprisingly, interpretively mature. Schubert mele dans ce cycle a parts egales le duo instrumentiste et chanteur, anticipant schumann. Now acknowledged as the greatest songcycle ever penned, the work, here. Schuberts winterreise is philippe slys musical touchstone.
I recently purchased a sixcd set on emi of fischerdieskau singing brahms lieder. This new translation of the original texts of over 750 songs allows the reader to follow, line by line, the english directly opposite the german. Winterreise, part 2 i was saying to a friend the other day how music students tend to come out of university with a degree and they still dont know much of the basic repertoire. The thennew discovery, baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, at age 29 performs schubert lieder accompanied by pianists who are very competent but are undistinguished when compared with pianists with whom fischerdieskau collaborated in later years.
Books by dietrich fischerdieskau author of the fischer. Fischer dieskau carries the mood and emotion to the extreme limits, and what we get is such a heartrending performance, its almost unbearable. Winterreise, 89, op schubert book new dieskau brendel d w box fischer cd 911 set set fischer 911 cd winterreise, d dieskau w new brendel 89, box schubert op book. One of the monuments of 20thcentury recording history was the great german baritone dietrich fischerdieskaus traversal of all the schubert lieder suitable for male voice. The latter notably fined down some dramatic outbursts and eliminated some unnecessary verbal pointmaking. He embarked on schubert s winterreise many times in his career, but this recording, made in 1955 with pianist gerald moore, is as exceptional for the youthful beauty of his singing as. Public domain compositions, and 3 music rights societies. Recorded in july 1985, this is the sixth of dietrich fischerdieskaus seven commercially published versions of schuberts winterreise, and easily the finest of the baritones recorded collaborations with. The 24 songs are among the best known and loved works by the composer. He will publish his third book, wagnerism, in september. Free shipping wholesale d winterreise d winterreise. Dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder performers of the postwar period, best known as a.
Fischerdieskau grew up in a house filled with books, and often observed his father, the author of several books of his own, hard at work on a writing project. Get the guaranteed best price on classical vinyl like the schubert. Dietrich fischerdieskau has 29 books on goodreads with 240 ratings. Winterreise 1971 dietrich fischer dieskau, gerald moore on allmusic 1985. Fischerdieskaus 12 best recordings music the guardian. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischer dieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. I needed to know something of the texts and thus turned to the fischer dieskau book of lieder, first published in 1976 and recently reissued. Winterreise to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Franz schubert, dietrich fischer dieskau, gerald moore. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Schubert winterreise, op 89, d 911 cd box set w book new fischer dieskau brendel schubert winterreise, op. The complete winterreise and seven other great songs dover music for piano isbn 10.
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