Baritone Peter Harvey delivers a unique recording of Schubert's popular song-cycle Winterreise which, alongside Die schöne Müllerin, provides one of the greatest challenges in the lieder repertoire. This recording demonstrates why he can frequently be heard on radio broadcasts and in concert halls across the world.
Peter leads the listener on an intense, dramatic journey; his expressive baritone perfectly captures the bleak emotions of the wanderer in this beautiful work. Harvey's historically informed interpretation is further enhanced by Gary Cooper who performs on an early 19th-century fortepiano. This collaborative attention to authenticity creates the atmospheric and distinctive sound world that Schubert intended.
Peter feels a personal connection to this work and his absolute understanding of the work really helps draw the listener in. Peter has written an introduction to the work himself.
For fans of lieder this recording is surely not to be missed.
A 24-bit 192 kHz studio master for this album is available from the Linn Records website.