Catriona Morison, a Scottish mezzo-soprano, gained widespread recognition in 2017 by winning the Main Prize and sharing the Song Prize at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition.
Performer Biography
Katharina Konradi, a soprano, describes her aim as rediscovering herself in every opera and song, lending her ego to the role to become one with the character.
Interpretation
The performers on this album chose not to look for specific cycles or themes, but instead were guided by their preferences to create a wide-ranging program with varied styles and moods.
Historical Context
Many composers on this album knew each other personally, often meeting in salons like those of Pauline Viardot, a singer and composer, and Ernest Chausson, a composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pauline Viardot, a composer-singer featured on this album, composed in a particularly voice-friendly, cantabile style due to her deep understanding of vocal technique.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in July 2023 at the SWR Studio Kaiserslautern, with Sabine Fallenstein as Executive Producer for SWR Kultur Musik RLP.
Performer Biography
Ammiel Bushakevitz, the pianist, was one of the last private students of the late Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, a renowned baritone, and is recognized as a leading song pianist of his generation.
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