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schubert: schwanengesang, d. 957 – brahms: 4 serious songs, op. 121 - gerald finley

Gerald Finley - Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957 – Brahms: 4 Serious Songs, Op. 121 (LP)

Gerald Finley

2019
18 tracks
1 uur, 13 min
opera

Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957 – Brahms: 4 Serious Songs, Op. 121

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Product Description

Gerald Finley, the renowned baritone, presents a captivating collection of works by Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms in his album "Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957 – Brahms: 4 Serious Songs, Op. 121." Released on September 27, 2019, under the Hyperion label, this album is a testament to Finley's exceptional vocal prowess and artistic sensitivity.

The album opens with Schubert's "Schwanengesang" (Swan Song), a cycle of songs that showcases the composer's profound understanding of the human condition. Finley's interpretation is nuanced and evocative, bringing out the depth and subtlety of each piece. The second half of the album features Brahms' "4 Ernste Gesänge" (4 Serious Songs), a profound exploration of life, death, and the divine. Finley's rendition is powerful and moving, demonstrating his ability to convey the full range of human emotion.

With a total duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, this album is a journey through some of the most profound and beautiful music ever written. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Gerald Finley's "Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957 – Brahms: 4 Serious Songs, Op. 121" is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Tracks

Schwanengesang, D. 957: LiebesbotschaftFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
3:07
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Kriegers AhnungFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
5:38
Schwanengesang, D. 957: FrühlingssehnsuchtFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
3:28
Schwanengesang, D. 957: StändchenFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:07
Schwanengesang, D. 957: AufenthaltFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
3:26
Schwanengesang, D. 957: In der FerneFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
6:11
Schwanengesang, D. 957: AbschiedFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:40
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Der AtlasFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
2:27
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Ihr BildFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
3:15
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Das FischermädchenFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
2:05
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Die StadtFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
2:59
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Am MeerFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:37
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Der DoppelgängerFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:36
Die Taubenpost, D. 965aFranz Schubert, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:22
4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121: No. 1, Denn es gehet dem MenschenJohannes Brahms, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:41
4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121: No. 2, Ich wandte mich und sahe an alleJohannes Brahms, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:20
4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121: No. 3, O Tod, wie bitter bist duJohannes Brahms, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
4:04
4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121: No. 4, Wenn ich mit Menschen und mit Engelzungen redeteJohannes Brahms, Gerald Finley, Julius Drake
5:10

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957 – Brahms: 4 Serious Songs, Op. 121
Artist: Gerald Finley
Album release date: 27 september 2019
Label: Hyperion
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 13 min
Tracks: 18 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Opera
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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