Matthias Goerne · Vladimir Ashkenazy ~ Schumann - Dichterliebe · Liederkreis op. 24

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The beautiful lyric baritone of Matthias Goerne is, we hope, going to be around for a long time, especially when it makes possible recordings such as this. The young lieder artist gives outgoing, exceptionally engaging characterizations of these songs, supported by the wonderfully pointed pianism of Vladimir Ashkenazy. The 1997 recording is vivid and well balanced. --Ted Libbey

Matthias Goerne · Vladimir Ashkenazy ~ Schumann - Dichterliebe · Liederkreis op. 24, Music, Robert Schumann, Matthias Görne, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Classical Vocals, Song Cycle for Solo Voice and Piano, Vocal

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Poor choice of accompanists

Quite good, but not a revelation

The hottest lieder singer

Splendid Schubert from a First-Rate Baritone

Splendid Schubert from a First-Rate Baritone

Matthias Goerne · Vladimir Ashkenazy ~ Schumann - Dichterliebe · Liederkreis op. 24
Robert Schumann , Matthias Görne , and Vladimir Ashkenazy
Manufacturer: Decca
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000069D8
Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Im wundersch Monat Mai
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Aus meinen Trn spriessen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Wenn ich in deine Augen seh'
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Ich will meine Seele tauchen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Ich grolle nicht
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Und ws die Blumen, die kleinen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Das ist ein Fl und Geigen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Hich das Liedchen klingen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Ein Jg liebt ein Mhen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Ich hab' im Traum geweinet
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Allntlich im Traume
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Aus alten Mhen
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: Die alten, b Lieder
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Morgens steh' ich auf und frage
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Es treibt mich hin
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Ich wandelte unter den Ben
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Lieb' Liebchen
Liederkreis, Op. 24: SchWiege meiner Leiden
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Warte, warte, wilder Schiffsmann
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Berg' und Burgen schaun herunter
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Anfangs wollt' ich fast verzagen
Liederkreis, Op. 24: Mit Myrten und Rosen

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The beautiful lyric baritone of Matthias Goerne is, we hope, going to be around for a long time, especially when it makes possible recordings such as this. The young lieder artist gives outgoing, exceptionally engaging characterizations of these songs, supported by the wonderfully pointed pianism of Vladimir Ashkenazy. The 1997 recording is vivid and well balanced. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

Poor choice of accompanists.......2005-10-09

Goerne's rich and knowing singing is marred by Ashkenazy's intrusive, bombastic, and often vulgar playing. One wonders whether the record label foisted this pianist on the young singer as a way to promote their own artist.
Seven years hence it may be time for Goerne to re-record these masterworks, this time with a proper accompanist, not a specialist in Rachmaninov concertos, podium sitter, or other hammy scene stealer.

Quite good, but not a revelation.......2005-09-24

Goern'es buttery voice that rarely places strong accents on any word lest the lyric line be broken isn't really my ucp of tea. He is a critical favorite now, and this CD is one of his better ones, since the pure lyricism of Schumann's writing in Dichterliebe suits his approach. But I owuld rank him about at the level of Wolfgang Holzmeier--a pleasant, sincere, accomplished artist--rather than one of the great or potentially great lieder interpreters on the level of Thomas Quasthoff or Peter Pears.

The hottest lieder singer.......2001-04-24

First thing first, buy it and you'll never regret it!!! What a perfect combination. The soothing lyric baritone accompanied by the one of the greatest pianist. From Goerne's voice and Ashkenazy's performace, you hear Schumann's eternal promise for his love and dedication to his beloved Clara. Liederkreis is another exceptional recording. Buy it and Shed some tears as you listen. You don't need translations. It's all in music. Listen to it from your heart.

Splendid Schubert from a First-Rate Baritone.......2001-03-16

Matthias Goerne's rendition of Schubert's Dichterliebe is moving and poignant, and at times achingly beautiful. What is most impressive is that he achieves this without ever sacrificing technique, diction, or phrasing, all of which are perfectly suited to the mood and to the music. I can only venture to guess that the few negative reviews of this CD are from listeners who have listened hastily or carelessly. One seems to suggest that Goerne's voice has a muddy quality, which is as far off the mark as one could be; Goerne's voice is gorgeous, smooth, and rich without ever being muddy, and he sings with an ease that never turns sloppy or lazy. One can quibble about Ashkenazy's accompaniment, which could be more sensitive, I suppose, but the attraction here is the sheer beauty of Goerne's voice. I could listen again and again.

Splendid Schubert from a First-Rate Baritone.......2001-03-16

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