Schubert: Lied des gefangenen Jägers D843 (1825) (Scott/Storck)

“Throughout the disc, Graham Johnson's accompaniments are typically illuminating with numerous touches of detail glossed over by many pianists. And, as ever, his vastly comprehensive notes, amounting to no less than a book, are in a class of their own” BBC Music Magazine

“Trekel is as strong of voice and eloquent of interpretation as before; he really takes over the stage in a tour de force” Classics Today

“"SCHUBERT got inspiration for his songs from more than 120 poets. Thematic programmes such as this seventh disc in Naxos's Deutsche-Lied-Edition offer an excellent way to appreciate individual aspects of his diverse output. This attractive concert of Scottish pieces contrasts the settings of Ossian's epic poetry that Schubert made when he was 18 with the Walter Scott songs he wrote while on holiday in Upper Austria 10 years later. Ulrich Eisenlohr's apt touch at the piano evokes a vividly Caledonian fragrance in Roman Trekel's and Ruth Ziesak's touching account of the tragic love story of Shilrik and Vinvela. A rousing performance of the Lied nach dem Falle Nathos and lyrical rendering of Das Madchen von Inistore complete an absorbing Ossian selection. The performances of the Walter Scott songs are only marginally less successful...Eisenlohr and his singers illustrate the scenes from The Lady of the Lake, in particular, with a true feeling for atmosphere” Daily Telegraph, 16th March 2002

“What a lesson for the blasé listener it is to find these wonderful pieces come up with all their pristine freshness when approached as these artists approach them … Here, at the lowest estimate, is the young person’s entrée to the lasting joys of German literature, to say nothing of the paradise of Lieder.” Gramophone Magazine