Product Notes
Brahms' lieder are characterized by a unity of style which has no exceptions, and there is nothing in his lieder that is unpolished or thoughtlessly written, just what is perfectly executed, accurately put together and shaped. Technical realization and expression mark the highest demands of this piece on the performer. Brigitte Fassbaender, whose concerts and recitals took an increasingly important place after opera, gives a masterly interpretation of the songs in this recording.
1 Liebestreu, Op. 3, NR. 1 (O Versenk) (Reinick)
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2 Meine Lieder, Op. 106 NR. 4 (Wenn Mein Herz Beginnt Zu Klingen (Frey)
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3 An Eine Äolsharfe, Op. 19 NR. 5 (Angelehnt An Die Efeuwand) (Mörike)
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4 Auf Dem Kirchhofe, Op. 105 NR. 4 (Der Tag Ging Regenschwer) (Liliencron)
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5 Über Die Heide, Op. 86 NR. 4 (Über Die Heide Hallet Mein Schritt) (Storm)
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6 Im Garten Am Seegestade, Op. 70 NR. 1 (Lemcke)
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7 Verzagen, Op. 72 NR. 4 (Ich Sitz' Am Strande Der Rauschenden See) (Lemcke)
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8 Es Hing Der Reif, Op. 106 NR. 3 (Groth)
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9 Regenlied (Regentropfen Aus Den Bäumen Fallen) (Groth)
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10 O Kühler Wald, Op. 72 NR. 3 (Brentano)
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11 Wehe, So Willst Du Mich Wieder, Op. 32 NR. 5 (V. Platen)
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12 Gestillte Sehnsucht, Op. 91 NR. 1 (In Gold'nen Abendschein Getauchet) (Rückert)
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13 Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91 NR. 2 (Die Ihr Schwebt Um Die Palmen) (Geibel, Nach / After Lopa Deve
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14 Mädchenlied, Op. 107 NR. 5 (Auf Die Nacht in Der Spinnstub'n) (Heyse)
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15 Die Mainacht, Op. 43 NR. 2 (Wann Der Silberne Mond) (Hölty)
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16 Ständchen, Op. 106 NR. 1 (Der Mond Steht Über Dem Berge) (Kugler)
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17 In Stiller Nacht (Aus / from "Deutsche Volkslieder")
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18 Von Ewiger Liebe, Op. 43 NR. 1 (Dunkel, Wie Dunkel) (Wentzig, Nach Dem Wendischen / After Wendish)
Brahms' lieder are characterized by a unity of style which has no exceptions, and there is nothing in his lieder that is unpolished or thoughtlessly written, just what is perfectly executed, accurately put together and shaped. Technical realization and expression mark the highest demands of this piece on the performer. Brigitte Fassbaender, whose concerts and recitals took an increasingly important place after opera, gives a masterly interpretation of the songs in this recording.
