Schubert* - Matthias Goerne, Christoph Eschenbach – Schwanengesang on CD

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Matthias Goerne continues his Schubert survey that has already established him as one of the most gifted exponents of the song repertoire. Goerne does not merely interpret' Schubert, he 'lives' each song and invites the listener to share this poetry and musical intimacy. This sixth volume also features an unforgettable performance of Schubert's last piano sonata by one of the baritone's favourite partners, Christoph Eschenbach. Offered on a free bonus CD, this second swansong' reveals hitherto unexplored resonances under his expert fingers. Review The 14 songs of Schwanengesang, with the contemporaneous Herbst interpolated in the middle, are sung with unfailing beauty and sensitivity, at speeds that are on the slow side and in a manner that s more than usually veiled with reserve and regret. The air of contemplation also pervades Eschenbach s tonally gorgeous performance of the late, great Sonata in B flat, here offered on a free, bonus CD. --Irish Times