The Art of Aksel Schiøtz, Schubert - Album 2: Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin - Gerald Moore (piano) / Recorded in 1945 / Great Recordings Of The Century / Seraphim LP Mono 

60140

Product Details:

• Label: Seraphim
• Catalog Number: 60140
• Series: Great Recordings of the Century
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
• Country: [Details Not Provided]
• Recording Year: 1945
• Genre: Classical

Overview

This Great Recordings of the Century release features Danish tenor Aksel Schiøtz’s masterful interpretation of Schubert’s Die schöne Müllerin. Accompanied by the legendary Gerald Moore on piano, the 1945 recording captures Schiøtz at the height of his artistic powers. His natural phrasing, emotional depth, and impeccable diction make this a definitive rendition of the beloved song cycle.

Aksel Schiøtz, celebrated as “The Voice of Denmark,” was not only a gifted singer but also a symbol of cultural resilience during World War II. His partnership with Gerald Moore, a master collaborator in Lieder performance, ensures that every nuance of Schubert’s music and Wilhelm Müller’s poetry shines through.

Track Listing

Side One (30:40)

1. Das Wandern (Wandering)
2. Wohin? (Whither?)
3. Halt! (Stop!)
4. Danksagung an den Bach (Thanks to the Brook)
5. Am Feierabend (On a Holiday Evening)
6. Der Neugierige (Inquisitive)
7. Ungeduld (Impatience)
8. Morgengruss (Morning Greeting)
9. Des Müllers Blumen (The Miller’s Flowers)
10. Tränenregen (Rain of Tears)

Side Two (29:45)

1. Mein! (Mine!)
2. Pause (Pause)
3. Mit dem grünen Lautenbande (With the Green Lute Ribbon)
4. Der Jäger (The Hunter)
5. Eifersucht und Stolz (Jealousy and Pride)
6. Die liebe Farbe (The Favorite Color)
7. Die böse Farbe (The Hateful Color)
8. Trock’ne Blumen (Withered Flowers)
9. Der Müller und der Bach (The Miller and the Brook)
10. Des Baches Wiegenlied (The Brook’s Cradle Song)

Performers

• Tenor: Aksel Schiøtz
• Piano: Gerald Moore

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