Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with "The Greatest Collaborations in Classical Music" by the legendary Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. This exquisite collection, released on January 22, 2016, under the BNF Collection label, showcases a stunning array of 20 tracks that span the rich tapestry of opera and classical genres. With a duration of 2 hours and 3 minutes, this album is a testament to Fischer-Dieskau's unparalleled artistry and his enduring legacy in the world of classical music.
Collaborating with the esteemed Gerald Moore, Fischer-Dieskau brings to life masterpieces by renowned composers such as Franz Schubert, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonín Dvořák, and many more. The album features iconic pieces like "Die schöne Müllerin," "Erlkönig," and "Symphonie pour un homme seul," each performed with the precision and passion that Fischer-Dieskau is celebrated for.
Born on May 28, 1925, and passing away on May 18, 2012, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a German lyric baritone and conductor whose contributions to the Lied repertoire are unparalleled. His central role in defining the mid- and late-twentieth-century reception of classical music is evident in every note of this album. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical canon.
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Tracks
Die schöne Müllerin, D. 795: No. 1, Das WandernFranz Schubert, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
4 Lieder, Op. 27: No. 4, Morgen!Richard Strauss, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
Cello Sonata in D Minor: I. Allegro non troppo - Mono VersionDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, David Oistrakh, Igor Oistrakh, Gewandhausorchester, Franz Konwitschny
Greisengesang, Op. 60 No. 1, D. 778Franz Schubert, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
Songs of a Wayfarer: No. 4, Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem SchatzGustav Mahler, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Philharmonia Orchestra
9 Lieder and Songs, Op. 32: No. 1, Wie rafft' ich mich auf in der NachtJohannes Brahms, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
Fête des belles eaux: No. 4, L'eauOlivier Messiaen, Jeanne Loriod, Nelly Caron, Monique Matagne, Renée Recoussine, Karel Trow, Henriette Chanforan
Variations sur une flûte mexicainePierre Schaeffer, Club d'essai de la Radiodiffusion-télévision Française
The Brief Life: Interlude - DanceManuel de Falla, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. AllegroAntonín Dvořák, USSR State Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, Boris Khaikine, Mstislav Rostropovich
Double concerto pour violon et violoncelle in A Minor, Op. 102: III. Vivace non troppoJohannes Brahms, Philharmonia Orchestra, Pierre Fournier, David Oistrakh, Alceo Galliera
Vingt regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus: No. 1, Regard du PèreOlivier Messiaen, Yvonne Loriod
Erlkönig, Op. 1, D. 328Franz Schubert, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
Histoires: No. 2, Le petit âne blanc - Arranged for Accordion by Christian Di MaccioJacques Ibert, Christian Di Maccio
Suite for Piano and Ondes Martenot: ChoralDarius Milhaud, Jeanne Loriod, John Philips
Violin Concerto, Op. 35Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Arthur Grumiaux
Trio Sonata No. 7 in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 7, HWV 391: I. Andante - AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, David Oistrakh, Igor Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, FP 61: I. Allegro ma non troppoFrancis Poulenc, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Georges Prêtre, Jacques Février
Symphonie pour un homme seul: IntermezzoPierre Henry, Pierre Schaeffer, Club d'essai de la Radiodiffusion-télévision Française