Wilhelm Müller, the poet of "Die schöne Müllerin," played the role of the miller-lad in the original parlor game and later published his poems in two volumes.
Composition History
Ludwig Berger's "Die schöne Müllerin" originated from a parlor game in 1816, where young art-lovers performed a play with improvised songs.
Interpretation
In Schubert's time, it was common practice for performers to creatively vary the score, especially in repeated sections of strophic songs, rather than playing them identically.
Composition History
The album features two settings of "Die schöne Müllerin," one by Ludwig Berger (1818) and the more famous one by Franz Schubert (1823).
Instruments
The recording features a historical pianoforte by Johann Fritz, Vienna, circa 1830, with a figured ash veneer and four pedals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Schubert's setting of "Die schöne Müllerin" was deeply personal, reflecting his own problematic relationships with women and the theme of failed love.
Performer Biography
Markus Schäfer, the tenor on this recording, is known for his extensive collaborations with early music ensembles and conductors like Gustav Leonhardt and Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
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