Piotr Olech Performs Schubert’s ‘Die schöne Müllerin’ Song Cycle, Op. 25, D. 795 on CD

Description

Title: Die schone Mullerin, Op. 25, D. 795
Artist: Piotr Olech
Label: Dux Recording Prod.
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 5902547020730
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Number of Discs: 1
This album features a unique recording of Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Maid of the Mill), one that stands apart from most interpretations. It is the first performance of this song cycle in Poland-and one of the first worldwide-by a countertenor, accompanied by a historical piano. The high register of the countertenor amplifies the sense of innocence and the intensity of the protagonist’s emotions-a young miller tragically in love.Written by the 26-year-old Franz Schubert, Die schöne Müllerin is now regarded as one of the pinnacles of the Romantic lieder tradition. The music is not merely an accompaniment to the text, but a complete entity in itself, responding to the subtlest shifts in the character’s emotions while masterfully painting the backdrop for the unfolding drama. Although the love story does not have a happy ending, the overall tone of the work remains surprisingly light-hearted, perhaps reflecting the bittersweet nature of the narrative.It is in this delicate balance that the secret to the enduring popularity of Die schöne Müllerin lies. The cycle offers a brief escape, allowing listeners and performers alike to immerse themselves in a world that no longer exists, yet still moves the imagination with equal power.
Tracks:
1.1 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Das Wandern
1.2 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Wohin?
1.3 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Halt!
1.4 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Danksagung an den Bach
1.5 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Am Feierabend
1.6 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Der Neugierige
1.7 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Ungeduld
1.8 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Morgengruß
1.9 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Des Müllers Blumen
1.10 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Tränenregen
1.11 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Mein!
1.12 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Pause
1.13 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Mit dem grünen Lautenbande
1.14 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Der Jäger
1.15 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Eifersucht und Stolz
1.16 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Die liebe Farbe
1.17 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Die böse Farbe
1.18 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Trockne Blumen
1.19 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Der Müller und der Bach
1.20 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795~Des Baches Wiegenlied

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