Schubert: "Trout" Quintet & Lieder / Audio CD

UPC 5991813168320

Product Details:

• Label: Hungaroton Classic
• Format: CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 1997
• Genre: Classical

Overview

The "Trout" Quintet & Lieder brings together two beloved facets of Franz Schubert’s genius: the vibrant energy of his Piano Quintet in A major, D.667 ("The Trout") and the profound beauty of his Lieder. This timeless recording, first captured in 1982–1983 and reissued in 1997, features legendary Hungarian musicians, including Zoltán Kocsis on piano and the Takács Quartet.

The "Trout" Quintet, so named for its use of Schubert’s song "Die Forelle" in the fourth movement, is a masterpiece of chamber music. Its playful charm and lyrical melodies are matched by the ensemble’s impeccable interpretation.

The accompanying Lieder selections showcase the expressive depth of Schubert’s vocal music, performed by baritone István Gáti with piano accompaniment by Dezső Ránki. Highlights include "Die Forelle," "Ständchen," and "Der Lindenbaum," reflecting Schubert’s enduring legacy as a composer of poetic art songs.

The album includes multilingual liner notes and texts (English, French, German, and Hungarian) to enhance the listener’s experience.

Track Listing

Piano Quintet in A Major D.667 "The Trout"

1. I. Allegro vivace – 12:40
2. II. Andante – 8:13
3. III. Scherzo – 3:44
4. IV. Tema (Con Variazioni). Andantino – 8:01
5. V. Finale. Allegro giusto – 9:41

Lieder

1. Die Forelle – 2:07
2. Der Musensohn – 2:00
3. Ständchen – 3:24
4. An Silvia – 2:39
5. Der Lindenbaum – 4:18
6. Frühlingstraum – 3:47
7. Die Post – 2:23
8. Der Atlas – 1:58

Total Time: 66:42

Key Credits

• Piano (Quintet): Zoltán Kocsis
• Takács Quartet:
  • Violin: Gábor Takács-Nagy
  • Viola: Gábor Ormai
  • Cello: András Fejér
  • Double Bass: Ferenc Csontos
• Baritone (Lieder): István Gáti
• Piano (Lieder): Dezső Ránki
• Producer: Zoltán Hézser
• Recording Producer: Jenő Simon
• Engineers: Endre Radányi, István Berényi