For Dieter: Hommage à Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
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For Dieter: Hommage à Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Benjamin Appl (baritone), James Baillieu (piano)
[ Alpha Classics / CD/Book ]
Release Date: Friday 20 June 2025
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"Baritone Benjamin Appl pays tribute to his mentor, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, whose centenary we celebrate in 2025. "The first time I heard his voice was at school when I was twelve. In 2009, I applied for his master class at the Schubertiade in Schwarzenberg which was the start of a long and transformative relationship. I was fortunate to work with him on my entire repertoire over countless hours in his homes in Berlin and Berg."
This album, a CD-book of 140 pages with personal text written by Appl alongside numerous previously unpublished photos and letters, offers us a glimpse into who Fischer-Dieskau was as a person, outside of his obvious public successes and accolades. The repertoire in this touching recording is structured to reflect the major stages of his life and includes compositions by family members Albert and Klaus Fischer-Dieskau, repertoire he sang as a soldier during WW2 and as a POW in Italy, commissions composed especially for him through to favourite Lieder by Schubert.
"His dignified manner - stately tempos and a cool, antiseptic recording ambience - stands back from the repertoire...Whether or not Appl felt dutybound to give back to the master with this tribute, I hope he considers this mission accomplished…" Gramophone
"Without ever aping his famous mentor, Appl's performances have the same attention to detail, both verbal and musical, though his tone sometimes takes on a hard, rather acid edge; it's a worthy, heartfelt tribute and Fischer-Dieskau's legions of fans won't hesitate." The Guardian
