Schumann: Song Cycles
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SKU: NX.CKD474

By Gilchrist and Tilbrook. By Robert Schumann. Classical. 1 listening CD. Published by Linn Records (NX.CKD474).

UPC: 691062047425.

James Gilchrist's latest recording for Linn encompasses three of the greatest examples of the song cycle genre. Moving away from English song into the core Germanic Lieder repertoire, James's expressive tenor voice is ideally suited to showcase the emotional nuances of Schumann's vocal writing. Liederkreis shows Schumann at his most lyrical and deeply romantic; incredibly Op. 24 was his first published vocal composition. Dichterliebe, Schumann's best-known song cycle, is regarded as one of the finest in the German language, notable for its perfect pairing of Heinrich Heine's poetry with Schumann's music. A prolific and versatile recitalist James has frequently performed Lieder repertoire, most recently Schubert's Schwanengesang and Beethoven's An die Ferne Geliebte at Wigmore Hall. James will return to Wigmore Hall in January 2016, to begin a three-concert recital series spanning two years, performing the Schumann song cycles Liederkreis and Dichterliebe. James Gilchrist has appeared with many of the world's most prestigious ensembles and under several leading conductors. James is sought after for operatic roles, ensemble performances and as a respected recitalist. James has previously recorded works by Gerald Finzi, Ralph Vaughan Williams Kenneth Leighton, Ivor Gurney, Arthur Bliss and Peter Warlock and has uncovered the beautiful songs of Muriel Herbert. James' 2015 dates include Toronto (Canada), Evosges (France), de Bijloke (Gent), Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Philharmonie (Koln), the Rhine Valley Music Festival and Liederkreis, Op. 39 at the Edinburgh International Festival. Anna Tilbrook is one of Britain's most exciting pianists, with a considerable reputation in song recitals and chamber music. She made her debut at Wigmore Hall in 1999 and has since become a regular performer at Europe's major concert halls and festivals.

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