Franz Schubert, the composer, was deeply fascinated by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's texts and set more of his poems to music than those of any other poet.
Performer Biography
Marianne Beate Kielland, the mezzo-soprano, was nominated for a Grammy award in 2012 for 'Best Vocal Classical Album' for her CD recording 'Veslemøy Synsk' by Norwegian composer Olav Anton Thommessen.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Sofienberg Church, Oslo, between June 7-10, 2022.
Interpretation
The album begins with 'König in Thule' to set a melancholy mood and concludes with 'Grenzen der Menschheit', which explores the relationship between humanity and the divine.
Interpretation
The performer, Marianne Beate Kielland, specifically avoided songs like 'Die schöne Müllerin' or 'Winterreise' because she does not adhere to feigning the emotions of a man when she sings.
Interpretation
The performer, Marianne Beate Kielland, chose to record Schubert songs with texts by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German poet, because many of his poems are "gender-neutral" and tell a story without reference to a male or female voice.
Performer Biography
Nils Anders Mortensen, the pianist, also collaborated on the Grammy-nominated album 'Veslemøy synsk' with Marianne Beate Kielland.
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