Michael Volle was influenced by Bryn Terfel, a bass-baritone, who not only introduced him to the song 'Stars' from 'Les Misérables' but also led him to rediscover Händel's works for deep male voices.
Performer Biography
Ralf Weikert, the conductor for this album, became Chief Conductor at the Theatre in Bonn at the age of 27 and has conducted at major opera houses worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Interpretation
Michael Volle chose to include Schubert Lieder in orchestral transcriptions on this album, rather than with piano accompaniment, to maintain consistency with the orchestral pieces.
Performer Biography
Michael Volle, the baritone on this album, was named 'Singer of the Year' in 2008 by the opera magazine 'Opernwelt' and is a recipient of the 'Faust' German Theatre Prize.
Recording & Production
The entire album was recorded in just four days, a testament to the collaboration between Michael Volle, Ralf Weikert, the Münchner Rundfunkorchester, and sound engineer Torsten Schreier.
Performer Biography
The Münchner Rundfunkorchester, founded in 1952, performs a wide range of music, including opera, sacred music, children's concerts, and film scores.
Performer Biography
Michael Volle, the baritone on this album, studied with Josef Metternich, who was his teacher from a master class in the late 1980s until Metternich's death in 2005.
