John Carol Centenary Tribute: Winterreise D. 911, Op. 89
9/15/2023, 24 Tracks, 1:11:36
Featuring
John Carol Case
Raymond Calcraft
Franz Schubert
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Interpretation
Although John Carol Case usually sang the role of 'Christus' in English in the UK, he performed it in German when abroad, showcasing his excellent command of the language.
Performer Biography
John Carol Case regularly performed as 'Christus' in annual Palm Sunday performances of Bach's St Matthew Passion at London's Royal Festival Hall, conducted by Sir David Willcocks.
Composition History
Schubert's friends were 'utterly taken aback' by the 'gloomy mood' of Winterreise at its first performance, expecting something more akin to his earlier work, Die schöne Müllerin.
Performer Biography
John Carol Case, the baritone on this recording, was one of Britain's outstanding singers in the decades following the Second World War.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz Schubert, the composer of Winterreise, once remarked that he liked these songs more than all others he had composed.
Recording & Production
This recording of Winterreise was made live in Wesley Central Hall, Portsmouth, on May 9, 1973.
Composer Biography
During the final days of his life, Franz Schubert spent his lucid moments correcting the proofs for the second part of Winterreise, singing all the while.
