Matthias Goerne & Andreas Haefliger - Schubert: Erlkönig (2013) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Im Abendrot D.799
02. Der Wanderer D.493
03. Nachtviolen D.752
04. Im Walde D.834
05. Normanns Gesang D.846
06. Der Geistertanz D.116
07. Schatzgräbers Begehr D.761
08. An den Mond D.259
09. Erlkönig D. 328
10. Am See D.746
11. Alinde D.904
12. Widerschein D.949
13. Die Forelle D.550
14. Der Fluss D.693
15. Abendröte D.690
16. Klage D.415
17. Der Strom D.565
18. Fischerweise D.881
19. Auf der Bruck D.853

The seventh volume in baritone Matthias Goerne's superb Schubert lieder series features some of the composer's most famous and beloved songs, including the title work, the dramatic and powerful Erlkonig. Joined here by the acclaimed pianist Andreas Haefliger, Goerne offers performances that are rich with the deep colors and intense emotions that are synonymous with the Romantic era. Selections include Im Abendrot, Der Wanderer, An den Mond, Auf der Bruck and Die Forelle.

“This is a wonderful recital, in almost all respects. The first thing to grab my attention was the mesmerisinly lovely playing Andreas Haefliger, one of the greatest living pianists...[in Erlkönig] Haefliger's accompaniment is so vivid that I'd enjoy it by itself; Goerne doesn't characterise the three persons as much as many singers, but he still packs a stunning punch...I would rank this among the finest discs I have ever heard.” (BBC Music Magazine)

“Sometimes in the more agitated reveries Goerne seems to be musing with himself rather than singing to an audience. However, cloudy intonation usually vanishes when the songs are calm and gentle. The prayerful ecstasy of Im Abendrot is an absolute wonder. Klage, another nature song, isn’t far behind, each word shaped and pitched with the sort of delicacy” (The Times)

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