Franz Schubert, the composer, described these songs as "spine-chilling" and found them more affecting than any other songs he had written.
Performer Biography
Christine Schornsheim, the fortepiano player, is an internationally recognized specialist in baroque and early classical music, performing on harpsichord and fortepiano.
Instruments
The fortepiano used in this recording was built around 1827 in Vienna, possibly in the workshop of Conrad Graf by his apprentice Joseph Simon.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The basic mood of Wilhelm Müller's poems, which Schubert set to music, is characterized by a deep, endless loneliness, born from an inner quest for truth amidst changing realities.
Recording & Production
The fortepiano used for this recording was restored in 2017 by Christoph Kern, who also attended the recording sessions.
Performer Biography
Britta Schwarz, the mezzo-soprano, has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
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