Notes and Editorial Reviews
The title “Friends of Schubert” is very inviting, and one can give latitude where the truth is stretched some because of the interesting material it promises. It must be admitted, however, that if the future revolutionary Josef Tomashoviz was present at Schubert’s funeral, he must have been accompanied by his mother, as he had only reached the tender age of five. Perhaps 18-year-old Albert Tonitz was nearby. Nevertheless, the material we find on this disc is interesting indeed, if only as a comparison between the talents of these composers and the genius of Schubert.
Most beautiful is the seamless ensemble singing of the male quartets. The voices are generally quite pleasant, and tenor
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Bernhard Berchtold distinguishes himself as a polished and forthright artist in his solo singing of Tonitz’s
Weiter geh ich, immer weiter.
The instrumental playing is stylish and compelling, especially that of director Wolfgang Brunner, although it seems that he sees this
Hausmusik
danced with wooden shoes, but perhaps it was often the case.
As this is a collection of live broadcasts, the sound ambience varies, but is never ideal. Generally, there is an overabundance of reverberation, giving the feeling of listening from the back row of a live hall, but one still has the sense of intimacy that most of these works require.
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Works on This Recording
4.
On n’en meurt plus, Op. 4 by Albert Tonitz
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Verena Krause (Soprano)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
5.
An die Natur by Albert Tonitz
Performer:
Tadeusz Milewski (Baritone),
Bernhard Berchtold (Tenor),
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Klaus Eibensteiner (Tenor),
Werner Bind (Bass)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
6.
Ich liebe dich by Albert Tonitz
Performer:
Tadeusz Milewski (Baritone),
Bernhard Berchtold (Tenor),
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Klaus Eibensteiner (Tenor),
Werner Bind (Bass)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
7.
Weiter geh ich, immer weiter by Albert Tonitz
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Bernhard Berchtold (Tenor)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
8.
Des Geistes Nachtlied by Albert Tonitz
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Werner Bind (Bass)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
10.
L'ange gardien, Op. 3 no 3 by Ferdinand Egger
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Verena Krause (Soprano)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
11.
Stances by Ferdinand Egger
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Verena Krause (Soprano)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
12.
Ihr blauen Augen by Josef Tomashoviz
Performer:
Klaus Eibensteiner (Tenor),
Bernhard Berchtold (Tenor),
Tadeusz Milewski (Baritone),
Werner Bind (Bass)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
14.
Se solen sjunker by Albert Isak Berg
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Piano),
Werner Bind (Bass)
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
16.
La Romanesca (after Gervaise) for Cello and Piano by Albert Tonitz
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Hammerflugel),
Peter Sigl (Cello)
Period: Romantic
Written: by 1845; Graz, Austria
Date of Recording: 09/26/1996
Venue: Stiftskirche, Melk, Austria
Length: 4 Minutes 6 Secs.
17.
On n'en meurt plus, Op. 4 by Albert Tonitz
Performer:
Wolfgang Brunner (Hammerflugel),
Verena Krause (Soprano)
Period: Romantic
Written: Graz, Austria
Date of Recording: 09/26/1996
Venue: Stiftskirche, Melk, Austria
Length: 4 Minutes 15 Secs.
Language: French
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