Märta Schéle's 1992 album, "Schumann / Brahms / Schubert / Mendelssohn: From Solo Till Quartet," is a captivating journey through the romantic and classical music eras. This album showcases Märta Schéle's versatility and prowess as a vocalist, accompanied by a quartet, in a collection of songs and instrumental pieces by renowned composers.
The album opens with a series of songs from Schumann's "Spanisches Liederspiel," featuring duets and solo performances that highlight Schéle's ability to convey a range of emotions. The second half of the album presents a mix of Schubert's lieder, including the dramatic "Die Nonne und der Ritter" and the tender "Der Jager und sein Liebchen," as well as Mendelssohn's "An die Musik" and Brahms' "Variations serieuses." These pieces demonstrate Schèle's technical skill and expressive depth, as she navigates the complexities of each composition with ease.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this album offers a substantial exploration of the featured composers' works. Recorded in 1992 and released under the BIS label, it remains a testament to Märta Schéle's artistry and the enduring appeal of these classical masterpieces.
1992 BIS1992 BIS Records, a division of Platoon Ltd
Tracks
I. Erste Begegnung. Del rosal vengo, mi madre (Soprano, Alto)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
II. Intermezzo. Si dormis, doncella (Tenor, Bass)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
III. Liebesgram. Alguna vez (Soprano, Alto)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
IV. In der Nacht. Todos duermen corazon (Soprano, Tenor)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
V. Es ist verrathen. Ser de amor esa pasion (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
VI. Melancholie. Quien viese aquel dia (Soprano)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
VII. GestAndnis. Mis amores tanto os amo (Tenor)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
VIII. Botschaft. Cojo jazmin y clavel (Soprano, Alto)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
IX. Ich bin geliebt. Dira cuanto dijere (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)Robert Schumann, Märta Schéle, Edith Thallaug, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
I. Die Nonne und der RitterJohannes Brahms, Edith Thallaug, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
II. Vor der TurJohannes Brahms, Edith Thallaug, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
III. Es rauschet das WasserJohannes Brahms, Edith Thallaug, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
IV. Der Jager und sein LiebchenJohannes Brahms, Edith Thallaug, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
An die Musik, Op. 88, No. 4, D. 547Franz Schubert, Edith Thallaug, Lucia Negro
Der ContrabandisteRobert Schumann, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro
Der Hochzeitsbraten, Op. 104, D. 930Franz Schubert, Märta Schéle, Gösta Winbergh, Erland Hagegård, Lucia Negro