This recording is a co-production with BBC Radio 3.
Performer Biography
Pianist Daniel Heide is the founder and artistic director of "Der lyrische Salon," a vocal recital series at Ettersburg Castle, which is one of the few worldwide devoted exclusively to artsong.
Interpretation
Soprano Katharina Konradi chose the pieces for this album based on her current favorites, with some reflecting her emotional state and others chosen for their melancholic lightness or dramatic intensity.
Composition History
Schubert's "Luisens Antwort" was composed as a direct response to Mozart's "Lied der Trennung," creating a textual connection between the two composers on this album.
Performer Biography
Soprano Katharina Konradi is a member of BBC Radio 3's New Generation Artists scheme, a support and concert program.
Performer Biography
Katharina Konradi, the soprano on this album, is the first soprano from Kyrgyzstan to have an international career in lied, concert, and opera.
Interpretation
Katharina Konradi, the soprano, finds that the melodies and harmonies of Mozart, Schubert, and Strauss allow singers to showcase their voices while prioritizing the text.
