Schubert: Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911 (Arr. A. Wolf & H. Siegmeth for Saxophone, Lute & Narration)

Featuring

Stefan Hunstein
Hugo Siegmeth
Axel Wolf

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Performer Biography

Hugo Siegmeth, a European jazz musician, was born in Banat (Arad/Romania) and emigrated to Germany in 1976.

Interpretation

This album is a unique interpretation of Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" where the text is recited by Stefan Hunstein, an actor and reciter, instead of sung.

Recording & Production

The recordings were made "live" with Stefan Hunstein reciting the text to the music, and the musicians Axel Wolf and Hugo Siegmeth spontaneously reacting to his tone, creating a palpable vitality.

Composer's Artistic Vision

The performers, Hugo Siegmeth (wind instruments) and Axel Wolf (lutes), aimed to create a homage to Franz Schubert's profound work, not a replacement or alternative to the original songs.

Performer Biography

Axel Wolf, considered a leading lutenist, performs worldwide with various partners and ensembles at international festivals and venues such as Lucerne, Tokyo, and New York.

Instruments

The musical accompaniment for this "Winterreise" recording features an unusual combination of instruments: various lutes played by Axel Wolf, and a tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, and bass clarinet played by Hugo Siegmeth.