Schubert - Winterreise / Hampson · Sawallisch [Import]

Franz Schubert (Artist), Thomas Hampson (Artist), Wolfgang Sawallisch (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B000002RZ0
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,795 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Winterreise: Gute Nacht

2. Winterreise: Die Wetterfahne

3. Winterreise: Gefrorne Tränen

4. Winterreise: Erstarrung

5. Winterreise: Der Lindenbaum

6. Winterreise: Wasserflut

7. Winterreise: Auf dem Flusse

8. Winterreise: Rückblick

9. Winterreise: Irrlicht

10. Winterreise: Rast

11. Winterreise: Frühlingstraum

12. Winterreise: Einsamkeit

13. Winterreise: Die Post

14. Winterreise: Der greise Kopf

15. Winterreise: Die Krähe

16. Winterreise: Letzte Hoffnung

17. Winterreise: Im Dorfe

18. Winterreise: Der stürmische Morgen

19. Winterreise: Täuschung

20. Winterreise: Der Wegweiser

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pass on this one., June 6, 2004

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Edward (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schubert - Winterreise / Hampson · Sawallisch (Audio CD)

In most recordings, Hampson displays a beautiful voice governed by an intelligent mind and an open heart. Unfortunately, his Winter Journey feels more like a Spring Stroll; it lacks the emotional distress both poet & composer invested in this supreme song cycle. I respectfully suggest you pass on his Winterreise. Make the Journey instead with Hermann Prey, Fischer-Dieskau, or Jon Vickers (who sings many of the songs in baritone keys). This song cycle is one of the greatest works of art; don't compromise your experience with this particular Hampson recording.

2.0 out of 5 stars A missed opportunity, October 8, 2006

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Tom Lawrence "tomtrumpet" (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schubert - Winterreise / Hampson · Sawallisch (Audio CD)

What strikes me about this recording is that two different interpretations are going on at the same time. Maestro Sawallisch gives an intimate parlor reading of the cycle (much in keeping with Schubert's own milieu) while Thomas Hampson leads a full-blown operatic assault. This is disappointing because I prefer Hampson's work when he sings on a smaller scale. Just listen to his Scene from Faust in the Hyperion Schubert Edition, where he practically whispers into Marie McLauglin's ear. It is some of the most compelling drama I have ever heard.

I much prefer the recording of Winterreise by Thomas Allen and Roger Vignoles, where there is a strong sense that the performers are on the same page.

3.0 out of 5 stars Nicely sung -- too nice!, September 24, 2004

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M. Schnell (New Bremen, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schubert - Winterreise / Hampson · Sawallisch (Audio CD)

I am both a great admirer of Schubert's songs and Thomas Hampson's singing. I waited for quite a few years to hear his rendition of this cycle, and, I must say, it was a disappointment. Hampson's tone and line are near-perfect, but he just doesn't seem to be involved with the text at all. It sounds like he is singing a grocery list or something. Sawallisch is outstanding, as you might expect.

I own several recordings of this cycle, have heard many more, and have even sung it myself. I would steer clear of this one, and look for Fischer-Dieskau, Hans Hotter, or Hermann Prey. There are many more that have real merrit. This is not one of them.