Goethe Lieder

Robert Schumann (Composer), Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Hugo [Composer] Wolf (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Michael Steinberg (Conductor), Richard Goode (Performer), Dawn Upshaw (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Richard Goode, Dawn Upshaw
• Conductor: Michael Steinberg
• Composer: Robert Schumann, Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Hugo [Composer] Wolf, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (April 19, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nonesuch
• ASIN: B000005J24
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,498 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. No 5 Liebeslied

2. No 7 Singet Nicht In Trauertonen

3. No 5 Heiss Mich Nicht Reden

4. No 1 Mignon

5. No 01 Nachtlied

6. Ganymed ("Wie im Morgenglanze"), song for voice & piano, D. 544 (Op. 19

7. Versunken ("Voll Locken kraus ein Haupt"), song for voice & piano, D. 7

8. Lied Der Mignon D 877 No 4

9. Gretchen am Spinnrade ("Meine Ruh'..."), song for voice & piano, D. 118

10. Wandrers Nachtlied ("Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh"), song for voice & pia

11. Suleika I ("Was bedeutet die Bewegung"), song for voice & piano, D. 720

12. An den Mond II ("Füllest wieder Busch und Tal"), song for voice & piano, D

13. Rastlose Liebe ("Dem Schnee, dem Regen"), song for voice & piano, D. 13

14. Blumengruss

15. Die Sprode

16. Die Bekehrte

17. Fruhling Ubers Jahr

18. Das Veilchen, song for voice & piano, K. 476

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Recital with Three Constants: Goethe, Goode and Upshaw, July 8, 2005

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Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goethe Lieder (Audio CD)

More and more our sophisticated musicians are electing to create recordings that program interrelated works rather than opting for the chance to rehash old warhorses that are more likely to guarantee sales! This recording dates back to 1993 when Dawn Upshaw was in very fresh voice and was blossoming with her sensitive recitals paired with pianist Richard Goode. The fact that the recording continues to sell well is a fine omen, one that suggests audiences are more adventuresome than once was the case.

In this particular recital each of the works performed is a setting of the poetry of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The settings are by Schumann, Schubert, Wolf, and Mozart. Many of these works are well known: Schubert's 'Gretchen am Spinnrade' and 'Suleika', Schumann's 'Nachtlied', Wolf's set of four selections. But the joy is discovering the less well-known works by these composers. Upshaw's voice is a bit light for the texts at times but she is always musical and involved. Richard Goode's contributions are superb. In keeping with the concept of the recital the program closes with Mozart's setting for Goethe's 'Das Veilchen' demonstrating the power of Goethe's poetic durability over many years. Recommended. Grady Harp, July 05

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, January 19, 2011

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M. Henri De Feraudy (France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goethe Lieder (Audio CD)

The idea of having a selection of nothing but songs to the words of Goethe is excellent.
We are not dealing with a rehash of "classical favourites" here.

I agree with Grady Harp on just about everything except the rating.
I'll recommend this record but I'd give this 4 stars
precisely because Dawn Upshaw had not yet quite blossomed.
It's the feeling that while it's all very pretty there is something missing at times
(although the very last song, Das Veilchen, is perfect) that's hard to pin down
which lowered my score, when I compare this to say Irmgard Seefried.