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SCHUMANN, FRANZ & BRAHMS: LIEDER
STEPHAN LOGES (baritone)
& ALEXANDER SCHMALCZ (piano)

A wonderful recital by two of Germany's top musicians. Both well -loved songs such as Brahms' "Lullaby" ( Cradle Song)  and Schumann's magnificent Dichterliebe, and also lesser known but equally worthy Heine settings by Robert Franz.

playing time:  69:04
direct sale price:  $15.99 
audio  sample:  Brahms: Meine Liebe ist grün
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tracks:

Schumann:
Dichterliebe  op. 48
Dein Angesicht  op.127 no. 2
Lehn' deine Wang'  op. 142 no. 2
Es leuchtet meine Liebe  op. 127 no. 3
Mein Wagen rollet langsam op. 142 no. 4

Franz:
Im wunderschönen Monat Mai  op. 25 no. 5
Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen  op. 11 no. 2
Und wüßten's die Blumen  op. 12 no. 6
Ich hab' im Traume geweinet  op. 25 no. 3
Allnächtlich im Traume  op. 9 no. 4
Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome op. 18 no. 2

Brahms:
Fünf lieder  op. 49
Meine Liebe ist grün  op. 63 no, 5
Wenn um den Hollunder op. 63 no. 6
Versunken op. 86 no. 5

review extracts: for full reviews click here
“exceptional performances, excellent recordings.. beautifully presented account of Dichterliebe. The revelation comes with the Robert Franz settings…each an individual vocal jewel. – Denby Richards (Musical Opinion)
“a consistent, thought-through interpretation… reinforces the intensity of approach… an admirable stroke of planning [to include the Franz songs]. Loges and his admirable partner are beautifully recorded.. [a] stimulating recital” – Piers Burton-Page (International Record Review)
“Loges is a sensitive interpreter, beautifully recorded with a warm toned piano behind him - his hushed singing of the second stanza of [the Brahms Lullaby] showing him at his finest” – Christopher Howell (MusicWeb)
“[Loge’s singing quality] is very beautiful.. Alexander Schmalcz is a very fine accompanist. This is a great release all round” – Althouse (American Record Guide)
“Loges sings with sensitivity to the text [and is] best suited to the more sombre sound of Brahms. A chance to hear [Franz’s] music sung by a good singer” – R. Moore (American Record Guide)