Schubert: Courage (Lebensmuth)

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Schubert: Courage (Lebensmuth)

Label Pentatone

Artists Signum Quartett

€29,99 EUR

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Courageous Embrace of Life

Lebensmuth (Courage) is the final episode of Signum Quartett’s acclaimed Franz Schubert trilogy, in which early and late string quartets are combined with song arrangements created by the group’s violist Xandi van Dijk. Schubert’s First String Quartet in G Minor, written when he was 13, already reveals his inclination to bold and unexpected moves. His last String Quartet in G major, D. 887 veers between a profound examination of personal trauma and a blazing triumph over adversity, and it is this resilience of spirit which is further highlighted by songs such as ‘An die Musik’ and ‘Lebensmuth’, pieces that courageously embrace life and all the beauty it offers. This album was recorded at the Sendesaal Broadcast Hall in Bremer, Germany on December 5-9, 2022.

Signum Quartett Florian Donderer - Violin Annette Walther - Violin Xandi van Dijk - Viola Thomas Schmitz - Cello https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Hl9yz_gKM

Tracklist

Total time: 01:17:43

1. An die Nachtigall, D 497

01:21

2. String Quartet in G Minor, D 18 - I. Andante - Presto vivace

05:27

3. String Quartet in G Minor, D 18 - II. Menuetto - Trio

02:58

4. String Quartet in G Minor, D 18 - III. Andante

02:54

5. String Quartet in G Minor, D 18 - IV. Presto

03:42

6. An den Mond, D 259

01:05

7. Das Weinen, D 926

01:32

8. Im Fruhling, D 882

04:27

9. Lebensmuth (Fragment), D 937

00:57

10. String Quartet N. 15 in G Major, D 887 - I. Allegro molto moderato

20:12

11. String Quartet N. 15 in G Major, D 887 - II. Andante un poco moto

11:00

12. String Quartet N. 15 in G Major, D 887 - III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio. Allegretto

07:17

13. String Quartet N. 15 in G Major, D 887 - IV. Allegro assai

12:06

14. An die Musik D 547

02:45

Additional Information

Label

Pentatone

SKU

PTC5187042

Qualities

WAV 96 kHz, FLAC 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz, DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256, DSD 512, DXD 24 Bit, WAV 384 kHz, WAV 192 kHz

Channels

2ch Stereo, 5ch Surround, 2ch Stereo & 5ch Surround

Artists

Signum Quartett

Composers

Schubert, (arr. van Dijk)

Genres

Classical

Original Recording Format

PCM 96 kHz

Instruments

Cello, String quartet

Release Date

May 19, 2023

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Not Available on SACD

Reviews

NativeDSD Blog

Adrian Quanjer

The four members of the Signum Quartett: Florian Donderer (Violin), Annette Walther (Violin), Xandi van Dijk (Viola and arranger), and Thomas Schmitz (Cello) use Schubert’s music to tell the complex story of a, during his short lifetime, under-valued composer.

The title ‘Courage’ is indeed the right choice: Schubert never got anything nor anywhere, if it weren’t for courageously following his many ideas against all odds. The final instalment of the ‘Trilogy’ captures, like before, the gist of the vicissitudes of Schubert’s life marvelously well in a wonderful and well-selected mix, beginning with his first and ending with the final, 15thString Quartet, interspersed with fine arrangements of some of his many Songs.

It is said that the violin comes closest to the human voice. Florian Donderer proves it. With the title fragment ‘Lebensmuth’ in the middle, the song selection is the icing on the cake of a program that should appeal to all fans of ‘Schwammerl’, the Little Mushroom.

Roman Hinke’s liner notes give more and more detailed information, well worth reading.

We must accept that the Sendesaal in Bremen does not have the equipment to record in the highest possible resolution, as the Signum Quartett deserves. Native DSD’s technical wizardry provides an upgrade of choice.

Source: www.nativedsd.com

Schubert: Courage (Lebensmuth)

Schubert: Courage (Lebensmuth)

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