Sophie Rennert, Joseph Middleton - Irrlichter - Songs by Franz Schubert (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Der Zwerg, D. 771
02. Des Fischers Liebesglück, D. 933
03. Willkommen und Abschied, D. 767
04. Im Freien, D. 880
05. Kolmas Klage, D. 217
06. Gretchen am Spinnrade, D. 118
07. Schwestergruss, D. 762
08. Die Taubenpost, D. 965a
09. Der Winterabend, D. 938
11. Erlkönig, D. 328
12. Nachtstück, D. 672
13. An den Mond in einer Herbstnacht, D. 614

Austrian mezzo-sopranoSophie Rennert, accompanied by expert pianistJoseph Middleton, presents a selection of Schubert liederblending beloved masterpieces with lesser-known gems. Sophie Rennert's extensive operatic repertoire spans Baroque to contemporary works, encompassing Purcell, Rameau, Handel and Vivaldi, through Mozart and operetta -numerous recordings with leading figures in the early music scene further highlight the quality of her voice. Hailed by critic David Nice as a mezzo of many colours, subtlety, dramatic intelligence and a crucially brilliant top, it was only a matter of time before she lent her voice to Schubert's highly dramatic songs.The title of this recital, Irrlichter (will-o'-the-wisp), her first for BIS Records, comes from Rennert's favourite song, Des Fischers Liebesgluck. And much like a will-o'-the-wisp, the composer leaves us in a state of uncertainty.Is the song a memory or just a deep, unfulfilled longing?This feeling, which permeates all of Schubert's music, is in a sense the thread that runs through this collection of songs with their twilight atmosphere.Every single one of these Schubert settings depicts a different dream, a different longing to be discovered.