Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of German Romantic poetry with Wolfgang Holzmair's captivating album, "Klopstock Lieder." Released on November 4, 2014, under the prestigious Gramola Records label, this 56-minute collection is a testament to Holzmair's exceptional artistry and his deep connection with the works of Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, a pivotal figure in German literature.
The album features a stunning array of lieder, or art songs, composed by Franz Schubert and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, setting Klopstock's evocative poems to music. Holzmair, renowned for his nuanced interpretations and rich baritone, breathes life into these compositions, offering a profound and intimate exploration of love, nature, and spirituality.
Highlights include Schubert's "Die Gestirne" and "Selma und Selmar," which showcase Holzmair's ability to convey the subtlest shades of emotion, as well as Bach's settings from "Klopstocks Oden und Lieder," where Holzmair's technical precision and expressive depth shine. The album also features lesser-known gems like "Edone" and "Dem Unendlichen," providing a fresh perspective on Klopstock's poetic legacy.
With its elegant production and Holzmair's masterful performances, "Klopstock Lieder" is a captivating journey through the heart of German Romanticism. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of lieder, this album offers a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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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