Marjana Lipovšek, the renowned Slovenian soprano, presents a captivating collection of Lieder, or art songs, from the romantic and early modern periods. This album, released on Orfeo in 2016, features compositions by Gustav Mahler, Franz Schreker, Richard Strauss, and Hugo Wolf, showcasing the depth and range of Lipovšek's vocal prowess.
The album spans a variety of genres, including opera, requiem, and choral works, all united by the intimate and expressive nature of the Lied form. The tracklist includes settings of poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Rückert, as well as other poets, translated into music by these master composers. Highlights include Mahler's Rückert Lieder, a profound exploration of life, love, and loss, and Strauss's Five Songs, Op. 27, which display the composer's lush romanticism and harmonic sophistication.
With a duration of just under an hour, this album offers a concise yet comprehensive journey through the evolution of the Lied, from the late Romantic period to the early 20th century. Marjana Lipovšek's interpretation brings a unique blend of technical precision and emotional resonance to these timeless works, making this album a compelling addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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Tracks
Gedichte von J.W.V. Goethe: No. 5, Mignon IHugo Wolf, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
Gedichte von J.W.V. Goethe: No. 6, Mignon IIHugo Wolf, Erik Werba, Marjana Lipovsek
Gedichte von J.W.V. Goethe: No. 7, Mignon IIIHugo Wolf, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
Gedichte von J.W.V. Goethe: No. 9, MignonHugo Wolf, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
Rückert Lieder: No. 1, Ich atmet' einen linden DuftGustav Mahler, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
Rückert Lieder: No. 2, Liebst du um SchönheitGustav Mahler, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
Rückert Lieder: No. 5, Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommenGustav Mahler, Erik Werba, Marjana Lipovsek
Rückert Lieder: No. 6, Um MitternachtGustav Mahler, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
5 Gesänge: No. 1, Ich frag' nach dir jedwede MorgensonneFranz Schreker, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
5 Gesänge: No. 2, Dies aber kann mein Sehnen nimmer fassenFranz Schreker, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
5 Gesänge: No. 3, Die Dunkelheit sinkt schwer wie BleiFranz Schreker, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
5 Gesänge: No. 4, Sie sind so schön die milden, sonnenreichenFranz Schreker, Erik Werba, Marjana Lipovsek
5 Gesänge: No. 5, Einst gibt ein Tag mir alles Glück zu eigenFranz Schreker, Marjana Lipovsek, Erik Werba
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