Franz Schubert: Winterreise - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Jörg Demus (piano) / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD Stereo / 447 421-2

UPC 028944742121

Product Details

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 447 421-2
• Series: The Originals
• Format: CD, Album, Stereo
• Country: Europe
• Genre: Classical

Overview

Winterreise, Op. 89, D 911, is a profound song cycle by Franz Schubert, set to the poetry of Wilhelm Müller. Composed in the autumn of 1827, a year before Schubert's death, this work is one of his most celebrated and emotionally intense compositions. The cycle follows the journey of a man who, abandoned by his lover, traverses a winter landscape filled with despair, reflection, and a longing for solace.

The 24 lieder are presented with clarity and expressiveness by baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, one of the most prominent voices of the 20th century, accompanied by pianist Jörg Demus, whose nuanced performance complements the emotional depth of the work. The release is part of Deutsche Grammophon’s The Originals series, showcasing iconic classical recordings.

The themes of Winterreise—loneliness, nature, and emotional isolation—are explored through Schubert's lyrical melodies and harmonies, making it a cornerstone of the Romantic art song repertoire. The cycle’s cycle spans an emotional journey from resignation and melancholy to a sense of existential resolution.

Track Listing

1. Gute Nacht (Good Night) – 5:38
2. Die Wetterfahne (The Weathercock) – 1:46
3. Gefrorne Tränen (Frozen Tears) – 2:37
4. Erstarrung (Numbness) – 2:58
5. Der Lindenbaum (The Lime Tree) – 4:41
6. Wasserflut (Torrent) – 4:10
7. Auf Dem Flusse (At The Stream) – 3:45
8. Rückblick (Retrospect) – 2:26
9. Irrlicht (Will-o'-the-Wisp) – 2:33
10. Rast (Rest) – 3:02
11. Frühlingstraum (A Dream Of Springtime) – 4:00
12. Einsamkeit (Loneliness) – 2:53
13. Die Post (The Post) – 2:20
14. Der Greise Kopf (The Hoary Head) – 3:05
15. Die Krähe (The Crow) – 2:00
16. Letzte Hoffnung (A Last Hope) – 2:15
17. Im Dorfe (In The Village) – 3:02
18. Der Stürmische Morgen (A Stormy Morning) – 0:52
19. Täuschung (Deception) – 1:34
20. Der Wegweiser (The Signpost) – 4:08
21. Das Wirtshaus (The Inn) – 4:28
22. Mut! (Courage!) – 1:25
23. Die Nebensonnen (The Phantom Suns) – 2:37
24. Der Leiermann (The Organ Grinder) – 3:09

Key Credits

• Baritone Vocals: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
• Piano: Jörg Demus
• Composed By: Franz Schubert
• Text By: Wilhelm Müller
• Engineer: Hans-Peter Schweigmann
• Producer: Karl Faust
• Liner Notes: Karl Schumann
• Photography: Siegfried Lauterwasser