The performers on this recording, James Gilchrist (tenor) and Anna Tilbrook (piano), have retained Schubert's published transpositions for several songs in Winterreise, sometimes with regret and after heated discussion.
Interpretation
The performers challenge the idea that Winterreise is exclusively a baritone work, arguing that its tragedy affects the young and contains rage and determination, not just melancholy.
Critical Reception
Schubert's friends were initially shocked by the gloomy nature of the Winterreise songs, but the composer's belief in them was later supported by his friends and the wider musical world.
Recording & Production
This recording of Winterreise was made at Potton Hall, Suffolk, on May 13th and 14th, 2010.
Composition History
Schubert's Winterreise was composed in two parts in 1827, with the first twelve songs presented to friends before the composer found Wilhelm Müller's complete work and wrote the remaining twelve.
Performer Biography
Anna Tilbrook, the pianist on this recording, has collaborated with leading singers and made her conducting debut in 2006 at the Buxton Festival.
Performer Biography
James Gilchrist, the tenor on this recording, began his career as a doctor before becoming a full-time musician in 1996.
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