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Clara Schumann's songs: an evening of pure delight

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“...endlessly lyrical melodies supported by beautifully crafted accompaniments”
Reviewed at Smith Square Hall, London on 22 February 2019
Schumann C., Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen, Op.12 no.1
Schumann C., Liebst du um Schönheit, Op.12 no.2
Schumann C., Warum willst du and're fragen, Op.12 no.3
Schumann C., 6 Lieder, Op.13
Schumann C., 6 Lieder aus "Jucunde", Op.23
Schumann C., Walzer
Schumann C., Das Veilchen
Schumann C., Der Abendstern
Schumann C., Am Strande
Schumann C., Volkslied
Schumann C., Ihr Bildnis (version 1 of Ich stand in dunkeln Träumen), Op.13 no.1
Schumann C., Sie liebten sich beide, Op.13 no.2
Schumann C., Lorelei
Schumann C., Der Wanderer in der Sägemühle
Schumann C., Der Wanderer in der Sägemühle
Schumann C., Mein Stern
Schumann C., Beim Abschied
Schumann C., Oh weh des Scheidens
Schumann C., Die gute Nacht, die ich dir sage
Sophie Karthäuser, Soprano
Alessandro Fisher, Tenor
Eugene Asti, Piano
A Schumann rarity at the Oxford Lieder Festival
****1
A stylish Così fan tutte at The Grange Festival
****1
Love and death in Scotland: Mercadante’s Il proscritto
***11
Great music but balance off-kilter: the LSO tackle Weill
***11
Powerful beginning to Bridgewater Hall's Vaughan Williams 150 cycle
*****
Prom 40: Royal assortment from the OAE
****1
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