Soprano Ute Ziemer was a private pupil of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, a renowned soprano, and worked with her on a large song and opera repertoire until Schwarzkopf's death in 2006.
Composition History
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Sehnsucht nach dem Frühlinge" (Yearning for Spring) KV 569, a popular song often mistaken for a folk song, was created by adapting the melody from his Piano Concerto KV 595.
Instruments
Sébastien Érard was the first piano maker to use metal bars in his instruments, which allowed for higher string tension and increased sound.
Instruments
The piano used on this recording is an Érard, a brand known for its double escapement action and ability to produce a full sound with less effort.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Meinem Kinde" (To My Child), reflects the inspiration for this recording: soprano Ute Ziemer's daughter, Konstanze Elisabeth.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album explores songs about children, which can reflect a mother's (or father's) feelings, or the observations of a third party.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lullabies form a significant group within songs about children, often describing peaceful sleep but also addressing death in a gloomy way.
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