Sechs Gedichte und Requiem, Op 90 (Schumann)
from Schumann: The Complete Songs, Vol. 1 - Christine Schäfer (CDJ33101)
1 Lied eines Schmiedes [1'34]
2 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]
13 minutes 34 seconds 7 tracks
‘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)