A central theme in Schubert's music, and this album, is an irrepressible longing, often set in the timeless space of twilight where shadow and light merge.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in June 2024 at the Markus-Sittikus-Saal in Hohenems, Austria, with Jens Braun as producer and sound engineer.
Performer Biography
Sophie Rennert, the mezzo-soprano on this album, began her vocal training at age twelve with her mother, soprano Sigrid Rennert, after studying violin and piano.
Performer Biography
Joseph Middleton, the pianist on this recording, specializes in chamber music and song repertoire and is the director of Leeds Lieder.
Performer Biography
Sophie Rennert has performed at major festivals including the Theater an der Wien, Innsbruck Festival of Early Music, and both the Salzburg and Bayreuth Festivals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schubert's music, as interpreted by mezzo-soprano Sophie Rennert, creates multidimensional worlds in his songs, often within the first few notes, even before the text is heard.
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