Schubert: Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911 (Arr. for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano)

Featuring

Clara Dent
Bence Bogányi
Gergely Bogányi
Franz Schubert

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Recording & Production

The recording of 'Winterreise' was made by a family of musicians (Clara Dent-Bogányi, Bence Bogányi, and Gergely Bogányi) who came together artistically during the worldwide Corona crisis.

Composer Biography

Franz Schubert, the composer, described himself as "the unhappiest, most miserable man on earth" in a letter to his friend Leopold Kupelwieser, reflecting a life overshadowed by ill health and dashed hopes.

Interpretation

This recording presents Franz Schubert's 'Winterreise' with the vocal part arranged for oboe and bassoon, aiming to show these instruments can "sing" as naturally as the human voice.

Instruments

Gergely Bogányi, the pianist on this album, developed his own 'Bogányi Piano' after seeking an instrument with a more unique and touching sound, which is now played in concert halls worldwide.

Critical Reception

When Schubert first sang 'Winterreise' for his friends, they were "nonplussed by the gloomy mood," and one friend, Schober, only liked one song, 'Der Lindenbaum'.

Composition History

Schubert composed the first part of 'Winterreise' in a few weeks in early 1827 after discovering twelve poems by Wilhelm Müller, and then set another twelve later that year.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Schubert, a "Liedermeister," developed a unique musical vocabulary over nearly 700 song settings, often conveying meaning beyond the literal text through form, key choices, and rhythmic details.