Franz Schubert's "Schwanengesang, D. 957" is a profound collection of 14 songs, composed at the end of the renowned composer's life and published posthumously. This album, released on August 3, 2018, under Sony Classical, offers a captivating journey through Schubert's final musical expressions, blending themes of love, longing, and introspection. The pieces, set to poems by Ludwig Rellstab, Heinrich Heine, and others, showcase Schubert's mastery of the Lied form, with each song revealing a unique emotional landscape. The album spans a variety of tempos and moods, from the serene "Liebesbotschaft" to the haunting "Der Doppelgänger," providing a rich and diverse listening experience. Notable arrangements, such as Franz Liszt's piano solo version of "Ständchen," add depth and variety to the collection. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Schubert's work, this album offers a poignant and immersive exploration of one of the greatest composers in history.
Tracks
Schwanengesang, D. 957: I. Liebesbotschaft. Ziemlich langsamFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: II. Kriegers Ahnung. Nicht zu langsamFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: III. Frühlingssehnsucht. GeschwindFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: IV. Ständchen. MässigFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: V. Aufenthalt. Nicht zu geschwind, doch kräftigFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: VI. In der Ferne. Ziemlich langsamFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: VII. Abschied. Mässig geschwindFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: VIII. Der Atlas. Etwas geschwindFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: IX. Ihr Bild. LangsamFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: X. Das Fischermädchen. Etwas geschwindFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: XI. Die Stadt. Mässig geschwindFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: XII. Am Meer. Sehr langsamFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: XIII. Der Doppelgänger. Sehr langsamFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
Schwanengesang, D. 957: XIV. Die Taubenpost. Ziemlich langsamFranz Schubert, Emanuel Ax, Håkan Hagegård
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