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Schubert Revisited, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Br

Matthias Goerne, among the all-time great interpreters of Schubert’s Lieder, marks a notable first with his latest album for Deutsche Grammophon. The German baritone departs from the familiar territory of the composer’s songs with piano accompaniment to perform a programme of pieces freshly arranged for voice and orchestra by his long-standing recital partner Alexander Schmalcz. Exploring this new terrain with Goerne are the musicians of The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Released on 6 January 2023, Schubert Revisited reflects Matthias Goerne’s profound feeling for Schubert’s unique blend of formal logic, expressive nuance and musical invention. He has performed the composer’s songs many times in their original versions for voice and piano with Alexander Schmalcz, whom he has known for almost twenty-five years. The emotional impact of Goerne’s interpretations is enriched here by the broad spectrum of instrumental colours and textures Schmalcz brings to the selection of songs on the album.