An Die Musik: Schubert, Wolf, Schumann, Beethoven, Brahms, Strauss - Gérard Souzay, Dalton Baldwin / Philips LP Stereo 

6580 011

Product Details:

• Label: Philips
• Series: Universo Series
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
• Country: Netherlands
• Released: 1970
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview: 

This vinyl LP compilation, "An Die Musik," features renowned French baritone Gérard Souzay and American pianist Dalton Baldwin performing a diverse selection of classical songs by prominent composers such as Schubert, Wolf, Schumann, Beethoven, Brahms, and Strauss. The album showcases the exceptional vocal and pianistic talents of the duo, highlighting their mastery of the Romantic repertoire.

Interesting Facts:

• Gérard Souzay was known for his exceptional linguistic gifts, allowing him to sing convincingly in 13 different languages, including Hebrew, Portuguese, and Russian.
• Dalton Baldwin was an accomplished accompanist who worked with numerous notable singers, including Gérard Souzay, Elly Ameling, and Jessye Norman.
• Souzay and Baldwin formed a close musical and romantic partnership, touring extensively together, including three tours of Southern Africa.

Track Listing:

• Side A:
  1. Erlkönig, Op. 1, D. 328 (Franz Schubert)
  2. Heidenröslein, Op. 3,3, D. 257 (Franz Schubert)
  3. Der Doppelgänger, D. 957 (Schwanengesang) (Franz Schubert)
  4. Der Wanderer, Op. 4,1, D. 493 (Franz Schubert)
  5. An Die Musik, Op. 88,4, D. 547 (Franz Schubert)
  6. Ein Ständchen Euch Zu Bringen (Hugo Wolf)
  7. Der Mond Hat Eine Schwere Klag' Erhoben (Hugo Wolf)
  8. Schon Streckt' Ich Aus Im Bett Die Müden Glieder (Italienisches Liederbuch) (Hugo Wolf)
  9. Ständchen, Op. 36,2 (Robert Schumann)
  10. Nicht Schöneres, Op. 36,3 (Robert Schumann)
  11. An Den Sonnenschein, Op. 36,4 (Robert Schumann)
• Side B:
  1. Aus Goethes Faust, Op. 75,3 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
  2. Maigesang, Op. 52,4 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
  3. Neue Liebe, Neues Leben, Op. 75,2 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
  4. Sapphische Ode, Op. 94,4 (Johannes Brahms)
  5. Es Liebt Sich So Lieblich Im Lenze, Op. 71,1 (Johannes Brahms)
  6. Verzagen, Op. 72,4 (Johannes Brahms)
  7. Ständchen, Op. 17,2 (Richard Strauss)
  8. Die Nacht, Op. 10,3 (Richard Strauss)
  9. All Mein Gedanken, Op. 21,1 (schlichte Weisen) (Richard Strauss)
  10. Nichts, Op. 10,2 (Richard Strauss)
  11. Wie Sollten Wir Geheim Sie Halten, Op. 19,4 (Richard Strauss)

Key Credits:

• Baritone Vocals: Gérard Souzay
• Piano: Dalton Baldwin

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