This recording features Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" arranged for baritone, choir, and two accordions by Gregor Meyer, departing from the traditional solo voice and piano.
Performer Biography
Tobias Berndt, the baritone on this recording, has won 'Das Lied - International Song Competition' in Berlin and the 'Brahms-Wettbewerb' in Pörtschach.
Performer Biography
The GewandhausChor, featured on this album, has a history of over 150 years and has worked with famous conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Riccardo Chailly, and Andris Nelsons.
Interpretation
In this arrangement, the choir acts as an extension of the protagonist's voice, initially singing vocalises as a sound shadow, then taking over text and even anticipating the baritone's lines.
Interpretation
The accordion is chosen as an accompaniment instrument for "Winterreise" because its sound is considered more authentic for the 'Leiermann' (hurdy-gurdy man) and it can mimic the human voice's 'breath-based' tonality.
Interpretation
The use of two accordions instead of a piano in this "Winterreise" arrangement was suggested by Uwe Steger, who also arranged the complex instrumental part.
Interpretation
The arrangement of "Winterreise" for this album transforms the solo lied into choral literature, moving it from a chamber-musical context to a larger concert stage.
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