Mark Padmore, Kristian Bezuidenhout - Schumann - Dichterliebe / Liederkreis, Op.24 (2010)

A nearly unbroken string of critically acclaimed recordings and a burgeoning stage career have put tenor Mark Padmore at the top of critics lists around the world. His rich, elegant and powerful voice, enhanced by a rare musical intelligence, drives these deeply probing performances of two favorite song cycles by Robert Schumann. His partner here is up-and-coming fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout, whose equally sharp musical mind and staggering virtuosity provide the perfect accompaniment to these masterpieces of the Romantic era. Also included are five songs from Sängerfahrt by Franz Lachner based upon poetry by Heine.