Erik Rousi, the bass-baritone on this recording, is known for his powerful yet beautiful voice and has performed a wide range of operatic roles, including those by Beethoven, Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, and Wagner.
Performer Biography
Erik Rousi and Justas Stasevskij, the performers on this album, began collaborating in 2015 and have specialized in Schubert's song cycles, studying lieder together in Helsinki and Vienna.
Composition History
Schubert's song cycle "Die schöne Müllerin" is based on poems by Wilhelm Müller, a German lyric poet.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Kauniainen, Finland, in April 2021, with Markku Veijonsuo as the engineer and editor, and Marjut Hannula as the producer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The 'Sturm und Drang' movement, which influenced the poetry of "Die schöne Müllerin," often reflects feelings and events through nature.
Compositional Technique
Colors play a significant role in the song cycle, with green initially symbolizing love but later becoming loathsome, and blue representing the brook and the miller's daughter's eyes.
Historical Context
During the time of Schubert and Müller, there was a strong tradition of 'learning-by-doing' in artisan professions, where apprentices would become journeymen and travel to gain experience.
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