Pianist Daniel Heide, from Weimar, is a sought-after vocal accompanist and chamber musician, performing in major venues across Europe and Asia.
Composer Biography
Schubert, while rooted in Viennese Classicism, is recognized for audibly opening the gate to Romanticism in his compositions.
Compositional Technique
Schubert was the first song composer to achieve a high quality level where music and language were on par, particularly in his settings of great poets like Goethe and Schiller.
Interpretation
As a lied singer, Andrè Schuen believes the most important aspect is to truly imagine and feel the text, which naturally leads to the appropriate musical timbres.
Composer's Artistic Vision
In Schubert's lieder, the concept of 'wandering' often represents an individual's movement through their life, capturing snapshots of doubts and fears.
Performer Biography
Baritone Andrè Schuen, born in La Val, South Tyrol, Italy, studied at Salzburg Mozarteum University and has performed in Salzburg Festival productions since 2009.
Album & Artwork
The album's program is centered around the concept of 'wandering' or a 'journey', exploring themes of romantic wandering, the path to a beloved, and the journey to the afterlife.
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