Unlike Mozart, who worked on commission, or Beethoven, who composed with publishing in mind, Schubert composed based on inspiration and his mood, without planning ahead.
Interpretation
The performers, Markus Schäfer and Zvi Meniker, were inspired by Schubert's singer Johann Michael Vogl, who was known for embellishing vocal lines and varying accompaniment for expressivity.
Instruments
Zvi Meniker performs on a fortepiano made by Paul McNulty in 2012, which is a replica of a Conrad Graf instrument from Vienna, 1819.
Historical Context
Schubert's self-arranged 'smaller song cycles' remained largely unknown for a long time because 19th-century publishers either ordered Lieder chronologically or by popularity, breaking up Schubert's original groupings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schubert composed over 600 Lieder in just fourteen years, often grouping songs together for publication long after their initial composition.
Performer Biography
Zvi Meniker, the fortepiano player on this album, received his doctorate from Cornell University with a thesis on the performance practice of Frédéric Chopin's piano works.
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