Meeresstille – Lied von Fr. Schubert, S558/5bis (Schubert/Liszt) - from CDA66957/9 - Hyperion Records

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Meeresstille – Lied von Fr. Schubert, S558/5bis

composer

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

composer

Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

second version, alternative text

Leslie Howard (piano)

Recording details: June 1994
St Martin's Church, East Woodhay, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Produced by Tryggvi Tryggvason
Engineered by Tryggvi Tryggvason
Release date: May 1995
Total duration: 2 minutes 47 seconds

Cover artwork: Two Men by the Sea (1817). Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840)

Reviews

‘A fascinating anthology’ (Gramophone)

‘His idiomatic grasp and utter reliability remain as admirable as in earlier instalments. Excellent sonics and informative notes by the performer’ (American Record Guide)

‘I can think of no more fascinating encounter than that provided by these sets’ (Classic CD)

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