Imogen Cooper received a CBE in the Queen's New Year Honours in 2007 and was the recipient of an award from the Royal Philharmonic Society in 2008.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Holzmair has an extensive discography, including Lieder by Clara and Robert Schumann and Eichendorff songs with Imogen Cooper, the pianist on this album.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Holzmair is committed to performing works, especially Lieder, by formerly persecuted composers.
Composition History
Schumann's Kerner Lieder, featured on this album, were his first major work after his marriage to Clara.
Performer Biography
Imogen Cooper, the pianist on this album, has a widespread international career and has appeared with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Holzmair, the baritone on this album, studied at the Vienna Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with Hilde Rössel-Majdan and Erik Werba.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at Wigmore Hall, London, on December 14, 2010.
