The album's program is built around the concept of 'wandering' or a 'journey,' exploring themes of romantic wandering, the path to a beloved, and the journey to the afterlife.
Compositional Technique
Schubert's lieder are notable for achieving a high quality level where music and language are on par, especially in his settings of great poets like Goethe and Schiller.
Interpretation
For baritone Andrè Schuen, communicating emotions through music and poetry is paramount, even when dealing with difficult feelings like sadness and doubt.
Composer Biography
Schubert is considered a monumental figure in the Lied genre due to the sheer quantity of songs he composed.
Performer Biography
Pianist Daniel Heide, from Weimar, is a highly sought-after vocal accompanist and chamber musician who founded and directs 'Der lyrische Salon,' a vocal recital series at Ettersburg Castle.
Composer's Artistic Vision
In Schubert's lieder, 'wandering' often represents an individual's movement through their own lifetime, capturing snapshots of doubts and fears.
Performer Biography
Baritone Andrè Schuen, born in La Val, South Tyrol, Italy, studied at Salzburg Mozarteum University and received his diploma in opera, Lied, and oratorio with distinction.
