Jörg Widmann's song cycle "Das heiße Herz" is presented in its world premiere recording on this album.
Historical Context
The album combines Robert Schumann's late Harper and Lenau song cycles with Jörg Widmann's "Das heiße Herz," as they share similar thematic journeys, particularly the harp as a metaphor for life.
Recording & Production
This world premiere recording of Jörg Widmann's songs was supported by the Brougier-Seisser-Cleve-Werhahn-Stiftung, a foundation that aims to make works accessible outside of concert halls.
Interpretation
The performers, Christian Immler and Andreas Frese, consider Jörg Widmann's "Das heiße Herz" to be one of the greatest song cycles of this century.
Compositional Technique
Jörg Widmann's "Das heiße Herz" features incredibly precise performance indications, posing a significant challenge for both singer and pianist.
Composition History
Jörg Widmann, a contemporary composer, wrote his first 'official' song cycle, "Das heiße Herz," in 2013, incorporating poems by Klabund, Brentano, Peter Härtling, and from "Des Knaben Wunderhorn."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jörg Widmann's "Das heiße Herz" is a cycle of love songs, which, despite using texts from various authors, tells a story about love.
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