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Franz Peter SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Goethe Lieder Vol.3 Wer kauft Liebesgotter, D. 261 Versunken, D. 715 Schafers Klagelied, 2nd setting / 2. Bearbeitung, D. 121 Erlkönig, D. 328 Hoffnung (Schaff, das Tagwerk), D. 295 Auf dem See, D. 543 Mahomets Gesang (Fragment), 1st setting / 1. Bearbeitung, D. 549 Am Flusse, 1st setting / 1. Bearbeitung, D160 Am Flusse, 2nd setting / 2. Bearbeitung, D. 766 Johanna Sebus (Fragment), D. 728 An die Entfernte, D. 765 Sehnsucht, D. 123 Geheimes, D. 719 Der Goldschmiedsgesell, D. 560 Liebhaber in allen Gestalten, D. 558 Der Musensohn, D. 764 Der Sanger, 2nd setting / 2. Bearbeitung, D. 149 Nachtgesang, D. 119 Erster Verlust, D. 226 Trost in Tranen, D. 120 Jagers Abendlied, 1st setting / 1. Bearbeitung, D. 215 Jagers Abendlied, 2nd setting / 2. Bearbeitung, D. 368 Tischlied, D. 234 Willkommen und Abschied, D. 767 Johannes Kalpers (tenor) Burkhard Kehring (piano) Rec. Sudwestrundfunk, Karlsruhe, Germany, 22-23 Oct, 7-8 Nov 2002. Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition-16 NAXOS 8.554667 [71:45]

Naxos have released another volume in their Deutsche Schubert-Lied Edition which is a projected cycle of the complete Schubert output of over seven hundred songs. The series has grouped many of the songs according to the poets who inspired him to set their words to music. This release is the third volume of lieder devoted to Schubert’s settings of poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe which he composed for the male voice between 1814 and the 1820s. The series has been conceived as being performed by the current elite of young German-speaking singers. Laureate tenor Johannes Kalpers comes across as an intelligent and engaging singer and has a most appealing artist capacity to actually ‘perform’ the lieder. Just how many times have we been disappointed to hear top lieder singers, even those who coach ‘artistic expression’ in their masterclasses, offer interpretations with as little expression as if they were ordering a take-away meal over the telephone. Kalpers passionately feels every word and expresses every nuance, providing the listener with a wealth of lyricism and authentic sense of drama. In addition it is pleasing and refreshing to hear a young singer with a marked scarcity of vibrato which seems fairly unusual in lieder these days. The gravity of Schubert’s famous Erlkönig (track 4) is charmingly contrasted by Johannes Kalpers against works like the genial Der Musensohn (track 16). Pianist Burkhard Kehring acquits himself very well accompanying with sensitivity and keen imagination. A very pleasing sound quality with informative annotation. An attractive release from a very fine young singer and a recital well worth exploring. Michael Cookson   For reviews of other releases in this series, see the Naxos Deutsche Schubert-Lied Edition page Gerard Hoffnung CDs Advertising on Musicweb Help us with a donation? New Releases Musicweb sells the following labels Acte Préalable Arcodiva Avie British Music Soc. CDAccord Hallé Hortus Lyrita Nimbus Northern Flowers Redcliffe Sheva Tactus Talent Toccata Classics Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter

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