Unerhört! Romantische Lieder

Johann Vesque von Püttlingen's 'Unerhört! Romantische Lieder' is a captivating collection of romantic songs, expertly performed by the distinguished bass-baritone Klaus Mertens and pianist Volodymyr Lavrynenko. Released on 18 October 2024 via Rondeau Production, this album showcases the composer's mastery of the romantic genre, with themes of love, farewell, pain, and death woven throughout the 24 tracks.

The songs, including some first recordings, are grouped around these four core themes of Romanticism, with notable poets such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Franz Grillparzer, and Adelbert von Chamisso providing the inspiration for von Püttlingen's compositions. The prominent influence of Heinrich Heine's 'romantic irony' is also evident, as von Püttlingen brings the poet's words to life through his music.

With a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, 'Unerhört! Romantische Lieder' is a testament to von Püttlingen's skill as a composer, and a reminder that his work deserves greater recognition. This album is a must-listen for fans of romantic music, and a great introduction to the works of Johann Vesque von Püttlingen, a talented composer who was also a skilled jurist in his time.