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In celebration of the Schumann Year, Hänssler CLASSIC proudly releases this special edition DVD/CD featuring Fischer-Dieskau’s timeless interpretation of Schumann’s Eichendorff and Kerner Lieder. Throughout his long and distinguished career, Fischer-Dieskau has enchanted millions with his passionate and literate interpretations. For those who never had the opportunity to see this great artist in performance, this special DVD will offer an opportunity to hear and SEE one of the greatest interpreters of Lied in an intimate recital of two of Schumann’s most mature utterances in the song-form.
This DVD is the first in a planned series of releases featuring performances by Fischer-Dieskau and his long-time lied partner Hartmut Höll in recital
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at the Hans Rosbaud studio in Baden-Baden, recorded from the mid- to late ‘80s. As a special bonus, there is a supplementary CD presenting Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in performance of the unique German musical forms of monodrama (solospiel) and the recited ballad. Truly an extraordinary document! Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Liederkreis, Op. 39 by Robert Schumann
Performer:
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone),
Hartmut Höll (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1840; Germany
Date of Recording: 1987
Venue: Liederabend, Baden-Baden
Notes: DVD
2.
Gedichte (12), Op. 35 by Robert Schumann
Performer:
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone),
Hartmut Höll (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1840; Germany
Date of Recording: 1987
Venue: Liederabend, Baden-Baden
Notes: DVD
4.
Lenore, S 346 by Franz Liszt
Performer:
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone),
Hartmut Höll (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1858/1860; Germany
Notes: Bonus CD
5.
Der traurige Mönch, S 348 by Franz Liszt
Performer:
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone),
Hartmut Höll (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1860; Germany
Notes: Bonus CD
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