Songs by Schumann, Pfitzner & Brahms: Robert Holl, Roger Vignoles

The bass-baritone Robert Holl is one of the great lieder singers of our time. He is also one of today's most sought-after opera singers, in demand by leading opera houses throughout the word. He is especially famous for his interpretations of the German repertoire and this outstanding recital from December 2004 shows the artist at his finest. The recital includes some of the greatest lieder of the romantic era, centring on the magnificent Liederkreis of Schumann. Also included are songs by Brahms, the Four Songs, Op. 32 by Pfitzner, as well as other items by Schumann, the whole forming a richly compelling sixty-three-minute recital. Roger Vignoles is the outstanding accompanist and the recording is a must for all lovers of Holl in particular, and of lieder in general.

Robert Holl bass-baritone

Roger Vignoles piano

ROBERT SCHUMANN
Liederkreis Op.39
26:19
1.In der Fremde 1:56
2.Intermezzo 1:44
3.Waldesgespräch 2:18
4.Die Stille 1:37
5.Mondnacht 4:04
6.Schöne Fremde 1:22
7.Auf einer Burg 2:56
8.In der Fremde 1:18
9.Wehmut 2:33
10.Zwielicht 3:13
11.Im Walde 1:32
12.Frühlingsnacht 1:40

HANS PFITZNER
Four Songs Op.32
11:36
13.Hussens Kerker 5:46
14.Säerspruch 1:24
15.Eingelegte Ruder 2:42
16.Laß scharren deiner Rosse Huf 1:42

JOHANNES BRAHMS
Vier ernste Gesänge Op.121 18:25
17.Denn es gehet dem Menschen 4:28
18.Ich wandte mich und sahe 4:20
19.O Tod, wie bitter bist du 3:42
20.Wenn ich mit Menschen 5:54
encores
21.Feldeinsamkeit Op.86 No.2 3:34

ROBERT SCHUMANN
22.Freisinn Op.25 No.2 1:22
23.Lieder aus dem Schenkenbuch im Divan Op.25 No.5 2:15
63:33