Brahms & Schumann: Lieder

This is Ann Murray's first solo album in over a decade, and will be her final Lieder recording—a fitting way to draw her long and distinguished recording career to a close. Still a regular fixture on the opera circuit, Ann's voice remains impressive. Following a Brahms recital at Wigmore Hall earlier this year, The Times stated: ‘Her still-penetrating mezzo was the highlight of the evening. Murray really sings through Brahms's cantabile lines while losing nothing in theatrical awareness.'

It is difficult to imagine a singer who inspires greater affection and admiration than Ann Murray DBE. With Malcolm Martineau at the piano, this beautifully balanced programme sees Ann perform some of her favourite works by Schumann and Brahms. The recording also features Benjamin Appl (baritone), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Johnny Langridge (tenor & Ann's son) and Hester Dickson (piano & Malcolm's mother).

A 24-bit 192 kHz studio master for this album is available from the Linn Records website.

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'In a fine performance, as here, [Schumann’s final songs'] almost minimalistic starkness can be uncommonly moving … Ann Murray sings with still-steady tone, sensitive phrasing and a quiet, concen ...