Schubert: Schwanengesang D.957 / 7 Lieder

Franz Schubert (Composer), Wolfgang Holzmair (Performer), Imogen Cooper (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Wolfgang Holzmair, Imogen Cooper
• Composer: Franz Schubert
• Audio CD (January 17, 1995)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000419W
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,799 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Die Taubenpost, D965A

2. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Der Wanderer an den Mond, D870

3. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Sehnsucht, D879

4. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Irdisches Gluck, D866 No 4

5. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Widerspruch, D865

6. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Lebensmut, D937

7. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Liebesbotschaft, D957

8. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Kriegers Ahnung, D957

9. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Fruhlingessehnsucht, D957

10. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Standchen, D957

11. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Aufenthalt, D957

12. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Herbst D945

13. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: In der Ferne, D 957

14. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Abschied, D957

15. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Der Atlas, D957

16. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Ihr Bild, D957

17. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Das Fischermadchen, D957

18. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Am Meer, D957

19. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Die Stadt, D957

20. Schwanengesang D. 957-7 Lieder: Der Doppelganger, D957

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A poetic treatment, October 31, 2009

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M. Henri De Feraudy (France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schubert: Schwanengesang D.957 / 7 Lieder (Audio CD)

This is generally a gentle treatment, nothing is showy and you can dream to this interpretation.
Holzmair may not have a timbre that sends shivers up your spine (on record at least) but the perfect taste and great cohesion with the pianist mean that you can listen to this record over and over again.
Holzmair does really give a dramatic interpretation to der Doppelganger, but this is built up carefully, so you dont get the impression he's suddenly decided to scream.
All in all first rate.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schubert, mind and soul, December 17, 2000

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"danielinyaracuy" (San Felipe, Yaracuy Venezuela) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schubert: Schwanengesang D.957 / 7 Lieder (Audio CD)

This is a superb performance. Holzmair gives a heart felt and intelligent rendering of the "Schwanengesang" cycle. His handsome voice shines through, just enough sadness where it matters, just enough tact and lightness when apropriate. Imogen Cooper gives the right support, and one has the distinct impression that the piano and the singer do listen to each other and depend from each other. As it should be of course, but it is always nice to check. A perfect recording for a restful evening.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, January 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Schubert: Schwanengesang D.957 / 7 Lieder (Audio CD)

Holzmair and Cooper are a wonderful team. The songs are beautifully rendered with great art and feeling. The accompaniment by Cooper is remarkable.