Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of German poetry and music with Wolfgang Holzmair's captivating album, "Klopstock Lieder." Released on November 4, 2014, under Gramola Records, this 56-minute collection is a testament to Holzmair's artistry and the enduring power of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's verses.
Wolfgang Holzmair, renowned for his nuanced interpretations and rich baritone, brings to life a selection of Klopstock's poems set to music by various composers, including Franz Schubert and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The album features a diverse range of pieces, from the tender and intimate to the grand and dramatic, showcasing Holzmair's exceptional versatility and emotional depth.
Highlights include Schubert's "Die Gestirne" and "Selma und Selmar," which exemplify the composer's unparalleled ability to convey human emotion through music. Additionally, the album features several settings of Klopstock's poems by C.P.E. Bach, offering a fascinating glimpse into the musical styles of the late Baroque and early Classical periods.
The album also includes Holzmair's interpretations of lesser-known works, such as "Minona lieblich und hold haucht reine Liebe" by Johann Friedrich Reichardt and "Auferstehn" by Hugo Wolf. These pieces, though not as widely performed, are no less deserving of attention and provide a welcome contrast to the more familiar Schubert and Bach settings.
Throughout the album, Holzmair is accompanied by the sensitive and responsive playing of pianist Wolfgang Glemser, whose mastery of the keyboard is evident in every note. The result is a recording that is both technically impressive and deeply moving, a true celebration of the art song and the power of the human voice.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Klopstock Lieder" offers an engaging and rewarding listening experience. With its diverse selection of pieces and Holzmair's exceptional artistry, this album is sure to become a favorite in your music collection.
Tracks
Die Gestirne, D. 444Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Selma und Selmar, D. 286Franz Schubert, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Furcht der Geliebten, D. 285Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Hermann und Thusnelda, D. 322Franz Schubert, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Das Rosenband, D. 280Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Die frühen Gräber, D. 290Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Die Sommernacht, D. 289Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 6, Die frühen GräberChristoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 5, Der Sommernacht (Version 1)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 3, SchlachtgesangChristoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Minona lieblich und hold haucht reine Liebe, Wq. 63Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 1, VaterlandsliedChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 4, Der Jüngling (Version 1)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Vaterlandslied, D. 287Franz Schubert, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Brunner
An Sie, D. 288Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Edone, D. 445Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Selma, H. 739Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Vaterlandslied, H. 731Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Brunner
Lyda, H. 737Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Auferstehn, H. 781Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Brunner
3 Choräle des Schleswigen Gesangbuchs, H. 844: No. 2, Des Ewigen und der Sterblichen SohnCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 2, Wir und SieChristoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Ode an den Tod, Wq. 58Christoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 7, Die NeigungChristoph Willibald Gluck, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 5, Die Sommernacht (Version 2)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefanie Steger, Wolfgang Brunner
Klopstocks Oden und Lieder, Wq. 49: No. 4, Der Jüngling (Version 2)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
Dem Unendlichen, D. 291Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Holzmair, Wolfgang Brunner
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