Leo Slezak: Liederalbum - Lieder von Franz Schubert, Carl Loewe, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Eugen Hildach, Hugo Wolf, Richard Strauss / Lebendige Vergangenheit 2x LP 

LV 2002

Product Details

• Label: Lebendige Vergangenheit – LV 2002
• Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation
• Country: Austria
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

The legendary Leo Slezak, one of the finest tenors of the 20th century, performs a captivating collection of lieder by some of the greatest composers in the Romantic tradition, including Franz Schubert, Carl Loewe, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Eugen Hildach, Hugo Wolf, and Richard Strauss. Accompanied by esteemed pianists Heinrich Schacker and Michael Raucheisen, this 2-LP set showcases Slezak’s expressive vocal abilities and interpretative depth. These timeless works, filled with beautiful melodies and emotional depth, exemplify the heart of German Lieder. With notable tracks such as Schubert’s "Ständchen" and Strauss’s "Zueignung", this album is a treasure for lovers of classical vocal music.

Track Listing

Side A: Franz Schubert

1. Ständchen (Lyrics by Ludwig Rellstab)
2. Der Musensohn (Lyrics by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
3. Ungeduld (Lyrics by Wilhelm Müller)
4. Die Post (Lyrics by Wilhelm Müller)
5. Der Lindenbaum (Lyrics by Wilhelm Müller)
6. Du Bist Die Ruh (Lyrics by Friedrich Rückert)
7. Der Jüngling An Der Quelle (Lyrics by Johann Gaudenz Freiherr von Salis-Seewis)
8. Litanei (Lyrics by Johann Georg Jacobi)

Side B: Franz Schubert

1. Im Abendrot (Lyrics by Carl Gottlieb Lappe)
2. Wohin? (Lyrics by Wilhelm Müller)
3. Am Meer (Lyrics by Heinrich Heine)
4. Nacht Und Träume (Lyrics by Matthäus Casimir Von Collin)
5. An Die Musik (Lyrics by Franz von Schober)
6. Litanei (Lyrics by Johann Georg Jacobi)

Side C: Carl Loewe

1. Tom Der Reimer (Lyrics by Friedrich Rückert)

Side C: Robert Schumann

1. Mondnacht (Lyrics by Joseph Von Eichendorff)
2. Der Nußbaum (Lyrics by Julius Mosen)

Side D: Johannes Brahms

1. Ständchen (Lyrics by Franz Kugler)
2. Feldeinsamkeit (Lyrics by Hermann Almers)

Side D: Eugen Hildach

1. Der Lenz (Lyrics by Felix Dahn)
   (Conductor: Manfred Gurlitt, Orchestra: Das Orchester Der Staatsoper Berlin)

Side D: Hugo Wolf

1. Verschwiegene Liebe (Lyrics by Joseph Von Eichendorff)
2. Verborgenheit (Lyrics by Eduard Mörike)

Side D: Richard Strauss

1. Zueignung (Lyrics by Hermann Gilm)
2. Freundliche Vision (Lyrics by Otto Julius Bierbaum)
3. Ich Trage Meine Minne (Lyrics by Karl Henckell)
4. Traum Durch Die Dämmerung (Lyrics by Otto Julius Bierbaum)
5. Morgen! (Lyrics by John Henry Mackay)
6. Ständchen (Lyrics by A. F. Von Schack)

Key Credits

• Tenor Vocals: Leo Slezak
• Piano: Heinrich Schacker (Tracks A1-B3, C1-C5, D2-D7), Michael Raucheisen (Tracks B4-B6, D8-D9)
• Conductor: Manfred Gurlitt
• Orchestra: Das Orchester Der Staatsoper Berlin (Track D1)
• Sleeve Notes: Anton Odelga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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