Schumann: Pilgrimage of the Rose

On this CD:

1. Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, for soloists, chorus, horn & orchestra, Op. 112
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by New Berlin Chamber Orchestra with Camilla Nylund, Andreas [1] Schmidt, Claudia Schubert, Rainer Trost, Anke Hoffmann, Simone Kermes, Jochen Kupfer
Conducted by Christoph Spering

2. Nachtlied, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 108
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by New Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Christoph Spering

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Here is a lovely performance of an unjustly neglected, lovely work. The poetry is disappointing, considering Schumann's usually discriminating literary taste, but he transcends its shortcomings with music of enchanting lyricism, delicacy, warmth, and romantic ardor; in his hands, an innocent fairy tale about a rose's magic transformation into a maiden becomes a paean to nature, spring, and love. There are gossamer choruses of elves, hunters' choruses with horn calls, a solemn, mournful funeral procession, a wedding with festive dances, and an ethereal chorus of angels. The tenor acts as narrator until he becomes the bridegroom; then other voices take over. Schumann's orchestration of his original piano accompaniment adds color and atmosphere to every situation. This recording employs the instruments and number of players that were in use during Schumann's lifetime; the sound is wonderfully pure and transparent, with perfect balance and among between winds, strings, and voices. Playing and singing are splendid; Rainer Trost and Andreas Schmidt stand out for sheer vocal beauty. --Edith Eisler

Amazon.com

Here is a lovely performance of an unjustly neglected, lovely work. The poetry is disappointing, considering Schumann's usually discriminating literary taste, but he transcends its shortcomings with music of enchanting lyricism, delicacy, warmth, and romantic ardor; in his hands, an innocent fairy tale about a rose's magic transformation into a maiden becomes a paean to nature, spring, and love. There are gossamer choruses of elves, hunters' choruses with horn calls, a solemn, mournful funeral procession, a wedding with festive dances, and an ethereal chorus of angels. The tenor acts as narrator until he becomes the bridegroom; then other voices take over. Schumann's orchestration of his original piano accompaniment adds color and atmosphere to every situation. This recording employs the instruments and number of players that were in use during Schumann's lifetime; the sound is wonderfully pure and transparent, with perfect balance and among between winds, strings, and voices. Playing and singing are splendid; Rainer Trost and Andreas Schmidt stand out for sheer vocal beauty. --Edith Eisler

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