Hermann Prey, the baritone, was convinced that all songs in Schubert's Winterreise should have the same pulse rate, often pestering his accompanists with metronome settings.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the 'Edition Schwetzinger SWR Festspiele', which opens archives of the Schwetzingen SWR Festival, the world's largest classical radio festival.
Performer Biography
Hermann Prey, the baritone on this album, was known for his versatility, performing roles from count to barber on the opera stage and appearing in television shows.
Performer Biography
Hermann Prey, the baritone, had a rivalry with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, another baritone, and consciously sought his own path rather than imitating Fischer-Dieskau's 'singing with a wagging finger'.
Performer Biography
Helmut Deutsch, the pianist on this recording, learned a great deal from Hermann Prey during their intensive collaboration, which included touring Asia with Winterreise.
Interpretation
For Hermann Prey, Schubert's Winterreise was an artistic constant, accompanying him for 46 years, from 1952 until his death in 1998.
Performer Biography
Hermann Prey, the baritone, believed there was no separation between serious and popular music, considering himself a 'serious popular singer'.
