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Helen Charlston; Sholto Kynoch

Helen Charlston & Sholto Kynoch - A Poet's Love [Hybrid SACD]

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Helen Charlston & Sholto Kynoch - A Poet's Love [Hybrid SACD]
Helen Charlston; Sholto Kynoch

Helen Charlston & Sholto Kynoch - A Poet's Love [Hybrid SACD]

$28.00
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Tracklist

~1 hr 2 min
  1. Der Heinesche Leiderkreis, op. 9‐I: No. 1, Die Lotosblume2:54
  2. Disteln und Dornen, op. 33 „Sechs deutsche Lieder“: No. 6, Wenn zwei von einander scheiden1:48
  3. Sechs Lieder op. 1: No. 1, Schwanenlied2:54
  4. Myrthen, op. 25: No. 6, Die Lotosblume1:55
  5. Fichtenbaum und Plame3:07
  6. 6 Gesänge op. 34: No. 6, Reiselied2:59
  7. Knight’s Dream: No. 1, Es war mal ein Ritter3:33
  8. Knight’s Dream: No. 2, Da kommt seine Liebste geschlichen herein1:48
  9. Knight’s Dream: No. 3, Der Ritter2:05
  10. Knight’s Dream: No. 4, Der Ritter sitzt wieder3:00
  11. Knight’s Dream: No. 5, Postlude3:15
  12. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 1, Im wunderschönen Monat Mai1:47
  13. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 2, Aus meinen Tränen sprießen0:58
  14. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 3, Die Rose, die Lilie0:42
  15. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 4, Wenn ich in deine Augen seh’1:49
  16. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 5, Ich will meine Seele tauchen1:09
  17. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 6, Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome2:28
  18. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 7, Ich grolle nicht1:46
  19. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 8, Und wüßten’s die Blumen1:24
  20. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 9, Das ist ein Flöten und Geigen1:37
  21. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 10, Hör’ ich ein Liedchen klingen3:07
  22. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 11, Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen1:16
  23. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 12, Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen2:59
  24. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 13, Ich hab’ im Traum geweinet2:23
  25. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 14, Allnächtlich im Traume1:37
  26. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 15, Aus alten Märchen3:00
  27. Dichterliebe, op. 48: No. 16, Die alten, bösen Lieder4:57

Album details
FormatDigital Media
LabelBIS
Cat. no.BIS-2704
Released8 May 2026

Description

British mezzo-soprano and BBC New Generation Artist Helen Charlston, joined by pianist Sholto Kynoch, presents a compelling interpretation of Robert Schumann's renowned song cycle, Dichterliebe (A Poet's Love). This recording explores the emotional landscape of Heinrich Heine's poetry, offering a lyrical journey through love, sorrow, betrayal, and consolation.

Beyond Schumann's masterpiece, this recital expands the exploration of Heine's texts through works by contemporary Austro-German composers, culminating in a newly commissioned piece that dialogues with the past.

Key Features/Benefits

  • Features Robert Schumann's famous song cycle Dichterliebe (A Poet's Love) based on poems by Heinrich Heine.
  • Includes additional songs based on Heine's texts by Carl Loewe, Josephine Lang, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, and Felix Mendelssohn.
  • Highlights the first recording of Knight's Dream by Heloise Werner, commissioned by Helen Charlston as a companion piece to Dichterliebe.
  • Performed by mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston (BBC New Generation Artist) and pianist Sholto Kynoch.
  • Language of performance: German.

Contents and Performance Details

The sixteen songs of Dichterliebe convey themes ranging from the birth of love and wonder to pain, sorrow, and death, reflecting the connection between the poet and Schumann.

The recording features performances in German and is presented on a single disc.

Specifications

  • Binding: audioCD
  • Format: hybrid_sacd
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Contributors: Helen Charlston; Sholto Kynoch (artist)
  • Manufacturer: BIS Records
  • Country of Origin: Austria
  • Release Date: 2026-05-08
  • Weight: 109g

This BIS Records release offers an imaginative and daring exploration of Heine's poetry, bridging the lyrical conversations between the nineteenth century and contemporary composition.

EAN: 7318599927046
Release Date: 2026-05-08
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