Schubert and Mertz

Track Listings
1. Romanza    
2. Wehmut    
3. Capriccio    
4. Harfenspieler 1    
5. Harfenspieler 2 & 3    
6. Unruhe    
7. Der Schiffer    
8. Schäfer's Klagelied    
9. Jägers Abendlied    
10. An die musik    
11. Meeres stille    
12. An Malvina    
13. Erlkönig    
14. Der Leiermann    
15. Greisengesang    
16. Abendlied    
17. Mignon I    
18. Mignon II    
19. Dithyrambe    
20. Wiegenlied    
See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
From American Record Guide review of "The Art of Flemish Song"
"Knowles is a wonderful soprano who sings with passion and clarity...Wallace's instrumental works and accompaniments are expemlary."

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette
"Knowles' exceptionally beautiful soprano carried the evening... Wallace was also marvelous."

Album Description
The songs of Schubert take on a new meaning when heard with guitar accompaniment. Particularly with original guitars from the period expertly played by guitarist/lutenist Frank Wallace. The usual operatic approach is here avoided by two singers who prefer the intimate and pure tones of an earlier period. Duo LiveOak, long known for their passionate renditions of Renaissance works, brings a totally different appraoch to these songs. The works of JK Mertz perfectly balance the songs as interludes and reinforce the intimate, parlor perfomrance aspect of this recording.

Schubert and Mertz

Schubert and Mertz, Music, Franz Schubert, JK Mertz, Duo LiveOak, Frank Wallace Nancy Knowles, Exquisite guitar accompaniments to rich and clear vocals with virtuoso solos on guitars built in 1822 and 1854.
Most Relaxing Guitar Music in the Universe
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Don't buy it
  • Certainly NOT Relaxing
  • On the mark
  • NIce Collection!
  • the most annoying guitar cd in the universe
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Manufacturer: Denon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007M220C
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

  1. Folk Song: Romance
  2. Barros: La Catedral
  3. Albeniz: Mallorca
  4. Tarrega: Recuerdos al Alhambra
  5. Chopin: Waltz in E Minor
  6. Schubert: The Fisherwoman
  7. Sanz: Canarios
  8. Sor: Variations on a Theme of Mozart
  9. Moreno-Torroba: Nocturno
  10. Sor: Introductions and Variations on the "Malbroug" Air
  11. Schubert: Aufenthalt
  12. Moreno-Torroba: Arada
  13. Sor: Fantasie Elegiaque

Tracks:

  1. Rodrigo: Romance de Durandarte
  2. Turina: Sonata, Andante
  3. Yoshimatsu: Atom Hearts Club Duo, Andante
  4. Albeniz: Evocacion from Suite "Iberia"
  5. Schubert: Standchen
  6. Sor: Menuett, Op. 11 No. 4
  7. Abt: Agathe
  8. Mudarra: Fantasia X
  9. Schubert: Lob der Thranen
  10. Coste: Grande Serenade
  11. Mertz: Liebeslied from "Bardenklange"
  12. Turina: Homenaje a Tarrega
  13. Chopin: Nocturne in E Major
  14. Bach: Paritta No. 2, Chaconne

Album Description

Relaxing, romantic music for solo guitar perfect for daydreaming your stress away!

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Don't buy it.......2007-02-11

Ok. The guitar players are good. But there is so much extra noise such as heavy breathing, the guitarist moving around etc. in many of the pieces. I am only somewhat being humerous when I say I am suprised you don't hear the guitarist belching or passing gas! It is a very, very irritating recording of good guitarists.

1 out of 5 stars Certainly NOT Relaxing.......2006-08-04

This CD would get an average rating if it was merely titled "The World's greatest guitar music". However, this CD is supposed to be "relaxing". Well, it most certainly is NOT. Some of the pieces literally sound like soundtracks to a movie thriller.

Very misleading title to an otherwise pretty good collection of Spanish guitar ballads. If you are looking for something to relax or sleep to, look elsewhere.

5 out of 5 stars On the mark.......2006-02-25

From the time I first attended a John Williams concert 40 years ago, I have been a collector of Spanish / Classical guitar music. I often play, on a Ramirez, some of the tunes on these two disks. The selections are wonderful examples of the world's greatest guitar music. I actually take naps while listening to these cd's. The guitarists are excellent; I only wish Denon had listed their artists.

4 out of 5 stars NIce Collection!.......2005-11-12

I listen to a lot of classical guitar (and other stringed instrument) music, and I like this collection. It draws on an unusually wide range of guitar compositions, which is a plus, and it's well produced, with good sound and balance - I think it's a better than average collection.

1 out of 5 stars the most annoying guitar cd in the universe.......2005-06-26

makes me want to stick needles into my eyeballs for relief.....i would recommend buying this for a mother-in-law you don't like...otherwise, save your money
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                19. Dithyrambe
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                21. Wandrers Nachtlied
                22. Elegy

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