Fritz Wunderlich, Heinrich Schmidt, Walter Weller - Immortal Beloved (1977)

Tracklist

01. Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op.98-1. Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend
02. Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op.98-2. Wo die Berge so blau
03. Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op.98-3. Leichte Segler in den Höhen
04. Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op.98-4. Diese Wolken in den Höhen
05. Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op.98-5. Es kehret der Maien, es blühet die Au
06. Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op.98-6. Nimm sie hin denn diese Lieder
07. Haydn: Arrangements Of British And Welsh Folksongs-Sung In German-Fließ leise, mein Bächlein, Hob.XXXIa/253 A
08. Haydn: Arrangements Of British And Welsh Folksongs-Sung In German-Ein Wanderer kommt, Hob.XXXIb:3
09. Haydn: Arrangements Of British And Welsh Folksongs-Sung In German-Ich stehe auf der Heide, Hob.XXXIb:27
10. Haydn: Arrangements Of British And Welsh Folksongs-Sung In German-Es weiden meine Schafe, Hob.XXXIa:153
11. Haydn: Arrangements Of British And Welsh Folksongs-Sung In German-Im Schummern, Hob.XXXIb:26
12. Haydn: Arrangements Of British And Welsh Folksongs-Sung In German-Mein süßes Liebchen, Hob.XXXIa:194
13. Haydn: Arrangements Of British And Welsh Folksongs-Sung In German-Rose rot, Rose weiß, Hob.XXXIb:10
14. R. Strauss: 4 Lieder, Op.27, TrV 170-3. Heimliche Aufforderung
15. R. Strauss: Fünf Lieder, Op.32, TrV 174-1. Ich trage meine Minne
16. R. Strauss: Sechs Lieder, Op.17, TrV 149-2. Ständchen
17. R. Strauss: 4 Lieder, Op.27, TrV 170-4. Morgen!
18. R. Strauss: Acht Gedichte aus "Letzte Blätter", Op.10, TrV 141-1. Zueignung

‘It was altogether shocking how absolutely wonderful his voice sounded … so unique, so individual, so clear and authentic – a voice that could be compared to no other.’ Rolando Villazón

‘What he did – there was no one who came close to him. I don’t think he will ever be surpassed.’ Nicolai Gedda

‘The sheer quality of his incredible voice is unique and will always be unique. Fortunately, there is the medium of the gramophone record.’ Peter Schreier

During the eleven years of his career, Wunderlich became a versatile lyric tenor who combined opulence of tone with intellectual weight. After some deliberation he turned to the heavier types of heroic roles before being invited to sing Walther von Stolzing in Wieland Wagner’s production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at Bayreuth. Although his repertoire included Rossini, Donizetti, Strauss, Pfitzner, Stravinsky, Egk, Orff and many oratorio parts, he is chiefly remembered, in the recordings bequeathed to posterity, as a singer of Lieder and an exponent of Mozartian roles (Belmonte, Tamino, Don Ottavio, Ferrando). He breathed fascinating life into these roles with his cultivated tone, refinement, stylistic awareness, intensity and intelligence.

These recordings – partly ‘live’ (Beethoven, Haydn), partly studio (Strauss) – enshrine many of Wunderlich’s quality as a Lieder singer par excellence. Although previously released on Philips CD, for this Eloquence release, the recordings were re-mastered from the original tapes.

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