Oliver Welter, the vocalist and guitarist on this album, is known as the frontman of the band Naked Lunch and has toured extensively.
Composition History
Franz Schubert composed his song cycle "Winterreise" in 1827, a year before his early death.
Interpretation
This album is a new version of Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" that aims to show the close kinship between Romantic lied and modern pop song.
Performer Biography
Clara Frühstück, who performs on Bösendorfer 230VC, seaboard, and vocals, is a concert pianist who also develops extravagant concepts to make music accessible to diverse audiences.
Critical Reception
Franz Schubert's friend Joseph von Spaun initially found the "Winterreise" songs to be of a sombre mood, with only one song, 'Der Lindenbaum', pleasing him.
Cultural Impact
Tenor and Schubert interpreter Ian Bostridge called "Winterreise" "the first and greatest of concept albums" in his book "Schubert's Winter Journey. Anatomy of an Obsession."
