Lyrical Diary: Lieder from Franz Schubert to Wolfgang Rihm

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Christian Gerhaher, one of the most import contemporary singers, writes vividly of his performing life and the experiences that he has had in over thirty years with the great works of the history of the Lied, from Beethoven's 'An die ferne Geliebte' via Schubert's great cycles, Schumann's varied Lieder, and art songs from Gustav Mahler to Othmar Schoeck and Wolfgang Rihm. He reflects on what these Lieder mean, what makes each of them unique and how they should be performed. An essential addition to the canon of writing on singing.

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Renowned baritone, Christian Gerhaher, is recognised as one of the world's greatest Lieder interpreters. He has devoted himself to lied interpretation for 30 years, in recitals, recordings and teaching, winning all the major prizes. He regularly performs at all the world's major concert halls, including London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Cologne, Paris, Vienna and New York. He is also a highly sought after performer on the opera stage, with productions including Cosi Fan Tutte at the Bavarian State Opera, and Wozzeck at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano.