Schubertiade

Featuring

Justus Zeyen
Howard Arman
Merit Ostermann
Andrew Lepri Meyer
Christina Landshamer
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks

Franz Schubert

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Instruments

Érard pianos, owned by figures like Wagner, Liszt, and Queen Victoria, were known for their rich sound spectrum, clear touch, and balanced registers, making them suitable for accompanying larger choral ensembles.

Performer Biography

Howard Arman, the conductor, has been the artistic director of the Bavarian Radio Chorus since 2016 and is known for his versatility across genres, from Baroque to jazz.

Instruments

The album features a grand piano from the Érard piano manufactory, built in the 1870s, which was a popular instrument in wealthy European homes during the 19th century.

Performer Biography

The Bavarian Radio Chorus, led by Howard Arman, is internationally renowned for its homogeneous sound and stylistic versatility, performing works from medieval motets to contemporary pieces.

Historical Context

The term "Schubertiade" was coined by Franz von Schober, a friend of Franz Schubert, to describe the convivial musical gatherings centered around the composer.

Cultural Impact

Schubertiades, private musical events where Schubert often premiered new works, became a prototype of bourgeois "Hausmusik" (domestic music-making) during the Biedermeier period.

Composition History

Schubert's polyphonic songs, though often performed by soloists, helped transition "Hausmusik" from private salons to public concert halls, with his name appearing on concert programs as early as 1821.