Album

In Deutsche Grammophon's reissue of its 1994 recital of Schubert lieder, baritone Bryn Terfel is in absolutely top-notch form. He is completely secure in his technique, and his voice is effortlessly full and rich throughout his range. The selection of songs gives him the opportunity to express a broad range of moods, from the dread of "Gruppe aus dem Tartare" to the serenity of "Du bist die Ruh" to the exuberance of "Die Forelle." One of Terfel's greatest strengths is his ability to color his voice without altering its purity, an attribute that makes his "Erlkönig" harrowing and heartbreaking. There's not a weak moment in the recital; Terfel's readings are expressively exuberant, but mature, and consistently get at the emotional core of the songs. Pianist Malcolm Martineau provides a nuanced and supple accompaniment and showcases the piano's role in creating the songs' magic. Deutsche Grammophon's sound is present and clean, with excellent balance between the voice and piano. The variety of songs makes this collection an ideal introduction to Schubert's lieder for listeners new to the breadth of his genius, and the beauty of Terfel's voice and the depth of his interpretations offer much to listeners for whom these songs are old friends.

© Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide

CD 1
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Gruppe aus dem Tartarus II, D.583, Op.24, No.1 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
1	Gruppe aus dem Tartarus II, D.583, Op.24, No.1	3:25			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Am Tage aller Seelen (Litanei auf das Fest aller Seelen), D.343 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
2	Am Tage aller Seelen (Litanei auf das Fest aller Seelen), D.343	3:28			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Die Forelle (The Trout), D.550, Op.32 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
3	Die Forelle (The Trout), D.550, Op.32	2:03			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer An die Leier, D.737, Op.56, No.2 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
4	An die Leier, D.737, Op.56, No.2	4:01			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Lachen und Weinen, D.777, Op.59, No.4 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
5	Lachen und Weinen, D.777, Op.59, No.4	1:52			$0.49
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Schwanengesang, D.957 Work 10:25 Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
6	4.Ständchen	4:11			$0.99
7	10.Das Fischermädchen	2:19			$0.99
8	14.Die Taubenpost	3:55			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Meeres Stille, D.216, Op.3, No.2 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
9	Meeres Stille, D.216, Op.3, No.2	2:22			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Der Wanderer I ('Ich komme vom Gebirge her'), D.489 (formerly D.493), Op.4, No.1 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
10	Der Wanderer I ('Ich komme vom Gebirge her'), D.489 (formerly D.493), Op.4, No.1	5:21			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Erlkönig, D.328, Op.1 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
11	Erlkönig, D.328, Op.1	4:25			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Der Tod und das Mädchen (Death and the Maiden), D.531, Op.7, No.3 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
12	Der Tod und das Mädchen (Death and the Maiden), D.531, Op.7, No.3	2:35			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Heidenröslein, D.257, Op.3, No.3 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
13	Heidenröslein, D.257, Op.3, No.3	1:49			$0.49
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Wandrers Nachtlied II ('Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh'), D.768, Op.96, No.3 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
14	Wandrers Nachtlied II ('Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh'), D.768, Op.96, No.3	2:15			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer An die Musik, D.547, Op.88, No.4 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
15	An die Musik, D.547, Op.88, No.4	2:37			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Auf der Bruck, D.853, Op.93, No.2 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
16	Auf der Bruck, D.853, Op.93, No.2	3:25			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Schäfers Klagelied, D.121, Op.3, No.1 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
17	Schäfers Klagelied, D.121, Op.3, No.1	3:30			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer An Sylvia, D.891, Op.106, No.4 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
18	An Sylvia, D.891, Op.106, No.4	2:42			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Du bist die Ruh, D.776, Op.59, No.3 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
19	Du bist die Ruh, D.776, Op.59, No.3	4:41			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer An die Laute, D.905, Op.88, No.2 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
20	An die Laute, D.905, Op.88, No.2	1:42			$0.49
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Rastlose Liebe, D.138, Op.51 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
21	Rastlose Liebe, D.138, Op.51	1:17			$0.49
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Ganymed, D.544, Op.19, No.3 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
22	Ganymed, D.544, Op.19, No.3	3:56			$0.99
Franz Peter Schubert Composer Der Musensohn, D.764, Op.92, No.1 Work Bryn Terfel Baritone, Malcolm Martineau Piano
23	Der Musensohn, D.764, Op.92, No.1	1:55			$0.49