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An die ferne Geliebte, Die Forelle, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Song cycles
View near Camonteign, Devon (detail), by John White Abbott (1764 – 1851), 1803 (Photo credit: Google images)
Die Lieder
In the nineteenth century, instrumental music came of age. It was, at long last, morally acceptable. Yet, in nineteenth-century Europe, the humble song reached its apex. In music, the song is the only permanent genre. It found its finest composers in Beethoven’s (An Die Ferne Geliebte, To the distant beloved), but, to a greater extent, in Schubert, the Master: Die Forelle (The Trout) and Ständchen, a “Serenade,” and in Schumann: “Die wunderschönen Monat Mai” (“The Wonderful Month of May”) and “Hör’ ich das liedchen klingen” (“I hear a little sound sounding,” in Dichterliebe).
Song Cycles
Composers wrote song cycles, such as Schubert’s Winterreise and Die schöne Müllerin, and Schumann’s Dichterliebe.
Let’s listen to Die Forelle (The Trout) and Ständchen, interpreted by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, in 1951, as well as an instrumental version of the “Serenade.”
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Fischer-Dieskau’s been one of all time favorites, even before I’ve learned of his right-wing leanings (it doesn’t really matter). I have some Hans Eisler songs with him that I need to listen to again sometime. About Schubert, I still think he’s overdue for a rediscovery, because of how he defined the Lieder. His personal life is so obscure too. Of course, his string quartets and trios have a special place in my heart. I also can’t wait for a revival of Alfred Deller, specially now when there’s yet another young man erroneously being called ‘man soprano’ making the rounds of a TV talent show. Despite the wonders of the Internet, people like Deller can still be unknowns, despite all he did for restoring such a then lost art form. It’s easy to mistake flashy vocal athletics with real artistry. Thanks for the musical selection, as usual.
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Fischer-Dieskau is like a beloved relative. I remember him sing The Trout 50 years ago. He’s always been there for me. He died last month, so I’m featuring him in memoriam but would rather not say so.
Alfred Deller is another example. We need a revival, especially now that several excellent countertenors are emerging. I remember listening over and over again to his Christmas Carols. He has a son who has inherited his father’s voice. What he will do with this gift? Have you heard Carreras’s son. He too has inherited his father’s voice. So here I am floating in a time machine. The “News” (my version) just went out. We have Fischer-Dieskau with Sviatoslav Richter. It doesn’t get any better.
Thanks for writing. I appreciate it very much.
Take care,
Micheline
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You’re very welcome. I too cherish the news, although there’s a lot to be done here in the U.S. to rid the system from for-profit companies. Jobs too, of course. It’s all related in some political way. Cheers
Wesley
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One remedy re the for-profit thing is strict regulations. But if a cowboy ‘runs’ the country…
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Micheline dear, your post is impressive! Thank you so much for this post of yours, which brought me happiness in my soul. Be blessed with good life and happiness where you are.
Big hugs, Stefania! 🙂
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Thank you Stefania. Music can be so powerful. Good melodies, sung by excellent artists.
Big Hugs. Micheline
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