Johannes Martin Kränzle, the baritone on this recording, has performed over 130 operatic roles, ranging from Handel to contemporary composers like Henze and Rihm.
Interpretation
The artists aim to show the inner strands of the plot and shift the drama of Schubert's Winterreise into a personal sphere, rather than depicting it on stage.
Performer Biography
Johannes Martin Kränzle was twice named 'Singer of the Year' in the renowned critics' poll by OPERNWELT magazine (2011 and 2018).
Performer Biography
Johannes Martin Kränzle was diagnosed with bone marrow disease MDS in 2015 and underwent a stem cell transplant, returning to the stage in 2016.
Performer Biography
Hilko Dumno, the pianist, has a particular fondness for art song, with Carl Loewe's ballads sparking his initial interest in the genre.
Interpretation
The performers have retained Schubert's original order of the cycle but created their own tonal sequence, allowing for deliberate breaks in tonality to suit the dramaturgy.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in November 2024 at Festeburgkirche, Frankfurt am Main.
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