Work: Erlkönig (Goethe), D.328

Terfel’s charismatic account of Schubert songs orchestrated by a variety of composers, Sofia Gubaidulina’s meditation on his Impromtu and the composer’s own longest symphony make a varied and rewarding evening at The Glasshouse, Gateshead.

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Lise Davidsen triumphs in Met Opera recital

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Susan Stempleski, 14 Sep

In her New York recital debut, the young Norwegian soprano displays the extent of her vocal and theatrical power in an unusually wide-ranging program of songs and opera arias.

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Thomas Hampson gives an outstanding recital in Schubert Week

Linda Holt, 20 Jan

Thomas Hampson and Wolfram Rieger perform a selection of Lieder by Schubert and others during Schubert Week in Berlin.

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ParisClaudio Abbado / Anne Sofie von Otter

On demand from Philharmonie de Paris: Salle des concerts de la Cité de la musique, Until 31 Dec 23:59

Schubert

Chamber Orchestra of Europe; Claudio Abbado; Anne Sofie von Otter

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Bachtrack top ten: Franz Schubert

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Mark Pullinger, 31 Jan

Many of Schubert's “late” masterpieces – he died aged only 31 – are included in our editor’s selection of his top ten works.

Bachtrack top ten: Erlkönig

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Elisabeth Schwarz, 06 Mar

From Schubert and Loewe to Beethoven and even flamenco guitars: Goethe's eerie ballad has been inspiring generations of composers and artists.