And in fact, the exuberance of the period, its passion and its melancholy can be heard with unique intensity in schumanns music to this day. Elisabeth schumann bio, albums, pictures naxos classical. View elisabeth shumans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Besides being remembered for her eminence as a performer of nearly all kinds of pianoforte music, she was an impressive composer. Elisabeth schumann, germanborn american soprano known for her interpretation of lieder and of the music of w. Fortunately his relationship with deutsche grammophon from 1949 until his death yielded a larger and widerranging discography than one might suspect. On the other hand, elisabeth schumanns voice was as fresh as spring, and warm as a summers day also written by steane. He was the 12th child of a moravian schoolteacher, franz, and his wife, elisabeth. Elisabeth schumann wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Otto klemperer, conductor leo blech, conductor berlin state opera orchestra. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of c. Schumann, elisabeth complete bach recordings amazon.
Elisabeth schumann bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music. The washington post magazine noted her playing as deft, relentless, and devastatingly goodthe sort of performance you experience not so much with your ears as your solar plexus. Elisabeth schumann, an album by elisabeth schumann on spotify. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of otto klemperers death, emi classics pays tribute to the incomparable conductor with the release of an. Robert schumann discovered the great symphony in a chest after schuberts death.
For the berliner philharmoniker, schumanns symphonies have always been part of their core repertoire. And for that to work, you cant micromanage too heavily. A world elsewhere, by erik ryding and rebecca pechefsky yale university press, 2001. Schumann sang with the company until 1931, being heard also as adele, blondchen, and eva, the latter role regarded as too demanding for so light a voice.
Franz schubert was born on january 31, 1797, near vienna, austria. Her initial career started in the lighter soubrette roles that expanded into mostly lyrical roles, some coloratura roles, and even a few dramatic roles. Music profile for elisabeth schumann, born june 1888. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the romantic era. Buy elisabeth schumann in recital by felix mendelssohn, franz schubert, hugo wolf, johannes brahms, ludwig van beethoven, richard strauss, robert schumann, wolfgang amadeus mozart, bruno walter, hubert greenslade, elisabeth schumann from amazons classical music store. My introduction to historic recordings came through elisabeth schumann, and there could not have been a better one. Elisabeth schumann soprano, various pianists and orchestras. For the berliner philharmoniker, schumann s symphonies have always been part of their core repertoire.
She made her new york debut at the metropolitan opera. Elisabeth shumann, an album by elisabeth schumann, artist on spotify. Elisabeth schumann was a german soprano who sang in opera, operetta, oratorio, and lieder. And in fact, the exuberance of the period, its passion and its melancholy can be heard with unique intensity in schumann s music to this day. Although attributed to bach in 1934, when schumann recorded it because it featured in bachs anna magdelena notebook, it is now believed to have been. There were fewer strings in the orchestra than is usually the case today. Through this, the sound gains added plasticity and differentiation in the instrumental colours. My mother, who had never forgotten a johannesburg recital schumann left gave shortly before her untimely death in 1952, cherished her records. Schumann began to compose before the age of seven, but his boyhood was spent in the cultivation of literature as much as musicundoubtedly influenced by his father, a bookseller, publisher, and novelist. He was one of five children of franz theodor and elisabeth schubert. It is uncharacteristically unique in that it depicts schumann at his most well rooted position within his developing style, before he would turn to a much more standard flow within later works. For simon rattle, robert schumann is the echt romantic.
The legacy 19261954 107 cds 2014 torrent or any other torrent from other other direct download via magnet link. As before, weve focused on gramophone awardwinning albums. Born in merseburg, schumann trained for a singing career in berlin and dresden. The elisabeth schumann website, has extensive materials on elisabeth schumann, including a discography and an online exhibition of photographs, accessed 21 june 2010. Low prices on elisabeth schumann discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, elisabeth schumann songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. Smetanas the moldau and strauss don juan from the 1949 venice music festival in less good sonics. Ferenc fricsays tragically early death at 48 from stomach cancer in 1963 robbed the world of a great artist and formidable conductor at the peak of his powers. The last symphonic music schumann wrote was the rhenish, he says, and the fourth movement feels like schumann falling apart, then the finale is an attempt to cradle him in a warm embrace. Robert schumann fantasie in c major, for piano, op. Elisabeth schumann by elisabeth schumann on spotify. Mozart, beethoven and schubert and his haydn, schumann and bartok must. Pianist elizabeth schumann performs internationally as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist. Elisabeth schumann by elisabeth schumann on amazon music. As an instrumentalist oboe holligers schumann discography dates back to 1981.
It was soon clear that their daughter possessed an attractive voice and considerable musicality, on which her father built with tuition in piano and. Schumann was born in zwickau, in the kingdom of saxony today central germany, the fifth and last child of johanna christiane nee schnabel and august schumann. Overture, scherzo and finale german chamber philharmonic bremen. Schubert received his music education foundation from his father and his eldest brother, playing the viola and the organ and studying music theory under the instruction of a parish church organist.
Elisabeth schumann in recital by felix mendelssohn, franz. In the role of conductor here, hes scaled the orchestra back to mehr lesen in the role of conductor here, hes scaled the orchestra back to a size which the composer would have known, in order to refute the old canard about opaque scoring in the four. Sep 05, 2006 listen to your favorite songs from lebendige vergangenheit elisabeth schumann vol. A declining relationship by alan walker the first movement of my fantasie is a deep lament about you robert to clara, i7 march i8381 i am really proud of the honour you have done me in dedicating to me so grand a composition liszt to schumann, 5 june i8392. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover elisabeth.
Mendelssohn symphony no 3 scottish overture the hebrides. Elisabeth schumanns parents were extremely musical. Schumann, elisabeth complete bach recordings music. It thus becomes understandable why contemporaries especially emphasised the. Elisabeth schumann s 1921 diary, in english, german and facsimile, accessed 5 august 2010.
Immortal performances includes some commentary by milton cross, which of course recreates the atmosphere of the way so many of us heard these broadcasts. Elisabeth schumann, nee a mersebourg saxeanhalt le juin 1888 et morte a new york le. Elisabeth schumann june 1888 in merseburg 23 april 1952 in new york was a german lyric soprano who sang in opera, operetta, oratorio, and lieder. Schumann made her debut in germany at the hamburg opera in 1910 and stayed with the company until 1919. The 50 greatest schubert recordings 2019 update gramophone. Schumanns songs are among the greatest musical achievements of the nineteeth century, and this is the perfect. Elisabeth schumann discography all countries 45cat.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In both works, the movements of the classical model merge into one another without interruption. April 23, 1952 new york, ny, usa the celebrated and beloved germanborn american soprano, elisabeth schumann, was trained for a singing career in berlin and dresden. For me the hardest nut to crack has been her use of portamento in simple. Va emi classics sacd collection remastered 20112012. This was inspired by his desire to utilise literary techniques in music. Clara schumann played her last public concert in 1891. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from robert schumann at the discogs marketplace. The usual lavish booklet, with superb essays and photographs, accompanies the discs.
Elisabeth schumann silver thread of song emi classics icon. Choose country australia 1 germany 2 new zealand 1 uk 4 uk 4. Off the record it is worth mentioning that another legendary singer, also born in 1888 like elisabeth schumann, also worked closely with richard strauss. She died five years later, in 1896, due to complications from a stroke. Felix mendelssohn 18091847 symphony no 3 in a minor, scottish, op 56 1842 overture. Buy elisabeth schumann, vol 2 by elisabeth schumann from amazons classical music store. Browse classical recordings available to buy in the the klemperer legacy series. Vladimir ashkenazy has been an exclusive decca artist since 1963 and as a pianist remains so. The german soprano elisabeth schumann was one of the finest lyric. Jul 23, 2015 on the other hand, elisabeth schumann s voice was as fresh as spring, and warm as a summers day also written by steane. The bruno walter discography below complements the biography bruno walter. Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist.
Sc discographies of historical singers internet archive. Elisabeth schumann s parents were extremely musical. Elisabeth schumanns 1921 diary, in english, german and facsimile, accessed 5 august 2010. Fortunately his relationship with deutsche grammophon from 1949 until his death yielded a larger and widerranging discography. T his discography has been compiled by raymond mcgill in march 2005 and revisedupdated in january 2007. Further classification problems arise with the item on the first track bist du bei mir. Elisabeth schumann june 1888 23 april 1952 was a german soprano who sang in. Fantasia on a theme of thomas tallis gardner chamber orchestra.
Find elisabeth schumann discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Elisabeth shuman united nations ngo representative. Otto klemperer recorded in 1960 october1956 july1964 october november toge12002 mozart. Elisabeth schumann silver thread of song emi classics. His teacher, friedrich wieck, a german pianist, had assured him that he could become the finest pianist in europe, but. According to schumann, this new form of musical eloquence. Jul 17, 20 my introduction to historic recordings came through elisabeth schumann, and there could not have been a better one.
Booklet text concerning the performances, recording notes and photos, combine to present a vivid aural portrait of toscaninis first european performances after the war. Icon elisabeth schumann silver thread of song warner. Her singing was full of charm and enchantment, and her recordings lead. Quintessential austrogerman lyric soprano schumann brought a floating. Every attempt has been made to ensure that all information is as accurate as possible. During a career lasting less than 20 years, franz schubert 17971828 produced a torrent of work, including operas and.
Elisabeth schumann by elisabeth schumann on amazon. Find lazar berman discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Saeverud saintsaens sammons sarasate satie scarlatti schillings schoenberg schreker schubert schumann scriabin serimsy shakespeare shield shilkret shostakovich shulman sibelius sinding sinigaglia smetana soler sousa sowerby speaks spohr stafford smith stevens strauss j strauss josef strauss r stravinsky sullivan suppe sweelinck szabelski. Robert schumanns piano works include many unrecognised beauties. Piano concertos, bwv 1052 bwv 1054 bwv 1056 bwv 1057. Apr 19, 2020 elisabeth schumann, germanborn american soprano known for her interpretation of lieder and of the music of w. Listen to your favorite songs from lebendige vergangenheit elisabeth schumann vol. These performances were recorded live at a queen elizabeth hall recital.