Der Himmlische Leben

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Der Himmlische Leben
Anne Schwanewilms (soprano) & Charles Spencer (piano)

[ ONYX / CD ]

Release Date: Sunday 10 March 2013

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"Schwanewilms's voice is an acquired taste; those who crave full-bodied Italianate lushness of tone will not 'get' the singing of this gifted German jugendlich dramatisch soprano" (International Record Review)

"Schwanewilms's voice is an acquired taste; those who crave full-bodied Italianate lushness of tone will not 'get' the singing of this gifted German jugendlich dramatisch soprano...The words invariably come across in a refreshingly direct, unfussy manner...this is a highly pleasurable programme that can be warmly welcomed by those who crave beautifully vocalized, unusually thoughtful Lieder performances." International Record Review, February 2013

performances." International Record Review, February 2013

"Evidence of her artistry is everywhere apparent. Her phrasing is seamless, with none of the audible words-versus-music negotiations noticeable even in fine singers. Her vocal quality is not merely pure but powerful, though in her case that powers stays mostly in reserve until summoned by the music...Schwanewilms coaxes the listener into her realm with the subtlety of a whisper." Gramophone Magazine, Editor's Choice March 2013

gramophone Magazien Editor's Choice March 2013

Tracks:

Liszt:
Der Fischerknabe, S.292 No. 1
Der Hirt, S.292a/2
Der Alpenjäger
O quand je dors (Hugo), S282
Die Lorelei

Mahler:
Urlicht (orig. in Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
Rheinlegendchen (Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
Um schlimme Kinder artig zu machen (Lieder und Gesänge aus der Jugendzeit)
Verlorne Müh' (Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
Ich ging mit Lust (Lieder und Gesänge aus der Jugendzeit)
Ablösung im Sommer (Lieder und Gesänge aus der Jugendzeit)
Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen (Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
Nicht wiedersehen (Lieder und Gesänge aus der Jugendzeit)
Das himmlische Leben