from Schumann: The Complete Songs, Vol. 1 - Christine Schäfer (CDJ33101) 1 Lied eines Schmiedes [1'34] 13 minutes 34 seconds 7 tracks2 Meine Rose [3'20] 3 Kommen und Scheiden [1'16] 4 Die Sennin [2'17] 5 Einsamkeit [3'04] 6 Der schwere Abend [2'03] 7 Requiem [3'55] ‘Schäfer evokes comparison with Elisabeth Schumann and with the young Elly Ameling, whom in tone and freshness of response she often resembles. In sum, a delectable, often revelatory recital … fro ... ‘Her voice combines ethereal radiance and clarity with resolute, unwavering focus. Johnson's account of the piano parts is superlative [and] his booklet notes are also exemplary—comprehensive, erudite ... ‘A young singer on the threshold of a potentially great career … a born Lieder singer … her fresh bright tone is a consistent joy’ (The Sunday Times) |