While it is no surprise to learn that many composers, including Reger and Webern, made arrangements of Schubert's Lieder, what is surprising is how seldom they tend to feature in concert or on record. This release showcases thirteen Schubert songs in orchestrated versions by Max Reger and four such by Anton Webern, one of the original Second Viennese School members. Accomplished with much craftsmanship, these arrangements merit notice as masterly, unparalleled works of art in and of themselves. German tenor Christian Elsner is heard aside the Berlin Radio Symphony and maestro Marek Janowski.

Tracklist:

An Die Musik, Op. 88, No. 4, D. 547 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Erlkonig, Op. 1, D. 328 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Du Bist Die Ruh, Op. 59, No. 3, D. 776 (Arr. A. Webern For Voice And Orchestra)
Greisengesang, Op. 60, No. 1, D. 778b (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
An Den Mond, D. 296 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Prometheus, D. 674 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Nacht Und Traume, D. 827 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Harfenspieler I, Op. 12, No. 1, D. 478, "Gesang Des Harfners I" (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Harfenspieler III, Op. 12, No. 3, D. 480, "Gesang Des Harfners II" (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Harfenspieler II, Op. 12, No. 2, D. 479, "Gesang Des Harfners III" (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Gruppe Aus Dem Tartarus, Op. 24, No. 1, D. 583 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Die Schone Mullerin, Op. 25, D. 795: Die Schone Mullerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 10. Tranenregen (Arr. A. Webern For Voice And Orch
Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911: Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911: No. 20. Der Wegweiser (Arr. A. Webern For Voice And Orchestra)
Memnon, Op. 6, No. 1, D. 541 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Schwanengesang, D. 957: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 9. Ihr Bild (Arr. A. Webern For Voice And Orchestra)
Am Tage Aller Seelen, D. 343, "Litanei Auf Das Fest Aller Seelen" (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)
Im Abendrot, D. 799 (Arr. M. Reger For Voice And Orchestra)

UPC: 827949039461
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 10.9.15
Format: CD

Schubert / Elsner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester - Schubert Lieder - Orchestrated By Reger & Webern (CD)