Von der Liebe Zaubermacht

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Henrike Legner
Gerold Huber
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Mendelssohn often avoided themes of tragic love or death imagery in his songs, sometimes shortening or omitting darker poetic passages.

Performer Biography

Pianist Gerold Huber has formed a highly successful duo with baritone Christian Gerhaher since 1989, winning first prize at the 1998 'Pro Musicis' competition.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy believed the ideal art song should be simple, comprehensible, and perfectly formed, primarily serving to delight the soul.

Performer Biography

Soprano Henrike Legner has been described by the Süddeutsche Zeitung as a 'revelation for the Baroque repertoire' due to her passion for concert repertoire.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Mendelssohn viewed the art song exclusively for private, domestic enjoyment, never seeing it as more than mere entertainment.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Mendelssohn's approach to Lieder contrasted with his friend Robert Schumann's, as Mendelssohn aimed for simplicity and clarity, avoiding intellectually demanding or open texts.