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This disc is a delight from start to finish. Songs and interpretations are on a high level of achievement, in this case all the more welcome as these groups, for various reasons, don't figure... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Catalogue No: CDJ33106
Label: Hyperion
Series: Schumann Song Edition
Length: 75 minutes

Gramophone Magazine

April 2002

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Schumann: Spanisches Liederspiel, Op. 74

Work length28:26

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Geraldine McGreevy (soprano), Adrian Thompson (tenor), Graham Johnson (piano), Stella Doufexis (soprano), Stephan Loges (baritone)

I. Erste Begegnung

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II. Intermezzo

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III. Liebesgram

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IV. In der Nacht

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V. Es ist verraten

Track length2:48

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VI. Melancholie

Track length2:17

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VII. Geständnis

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VIII. Botschaft

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IX. Ich bin geliebt

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X. Der Contrabandiste

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Schumann: Lieder (5), Op. 40

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Stephan Loges (baritone), Graham Johnson (piano)

I. Märzveilchen

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II. Muttertraum

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III. Der Soldat

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IV. Der Spielmann

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V. Verratene Liebe

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Schumann, Clara: Sechs Lieder aus 'Jucunde' Op. 23

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Geraldine McGreevy (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano)

I. Was weinst du, Blümlein

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II. An einem lichten Morgen

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III. Geheimes Flüstern hier und dort

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IV. Auf einem grünen Hügel

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V. Das ist ein Tag, der klingen mag

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VI. O Lust, o Lust

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Schumann: Spanische Liebeslieder Op. 138

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Geraldine McGreevy (soprano), Stephen Hough (piano), Graham Johnson (piano), Adrian Thompson (tenor), Stella Doufexis (soprano), Stephan Loges (baritone)

I. Vorspiel

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II. Tief im Herzen trag ich Pein

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III. O wie lieblich ist das Mädchen

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IV. Bedeckt mich mit Blumen

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V. Flutenreicher Ebro

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VI. Intermezzo

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VII. Weh, wie zornig ist das Mädchen

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VIII. Hoch, hoch sind die Berge

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IX. Blaue Augen hat das Mädchen

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X. Dunkler Lichtglanz, blinder Blick

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This disc is a delight from start to finish. Songs and interpretations are on a high level of achievement, in this case all the more welcome as these groups, for various reasons, don't figure that often in recitals. Both the Spanish sets are of the highest order of composition, though not often acknowledged as such. The Op 74 set is notable for many mood changes and its touches of fantasy, melded with a typically Schumannesque pull on the emotions. Alone or together, all four singers revel in their chances for expressive singing, none more than McGreevy, now a Lieder singer of major calibre, in 'Melancholie'.
McGreevy also stands out in the wistful duet 'In der Nacht' with the sensitive Thompson, a poem set quite differently, as are some others, by Wolf later in the century. Loges contributes to concerted pieces with his expected artistry and has fun with 'Die Contrabandiste'.
The Op 138 set is even fuller of variety of mood and composition. All four singers seize their chances eagerly, with faultlessly sculpted readings under the tutelage of Johnson, who's joined here by no less a pianist than Stephen Hough in the two-piano accompaniments.
The Andersen settings (Op 40) are fascinating songs delivered by Stephan Loges with refined tone and diction to which he adds a sure insight into their meaning in performances that compel one to place the set among Schumann's masterpieces in the genre. Add the naturally balanced recording and Johnson's extensive notes and this issue is treasure indeed.

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