Hans Sommer's career initially involved science and mathematics, but his affinity for music was apparent from an early age. He became associated with Wagner and Liszt, achieving respect as a theatre composer and gaining widespread popularity with his songs. The Lieder on this album present the composer at the peak of his abilities, with the independence of the piano part often emerging as the real narrator of the musical storyline. This second volume of the Lied Edition features mostly world premiere recordings and is a testament to the quality, exuberance and refinement of Sommer's output.

Tracklist:

Werners Lieder Aus Welschland, Op. 12 (Excerpts): No. 2, Sommernacht
Werners Lieder Aus Welschland, Op. 12 (Excerpts): No. 4, Am Strande
Werners Lieder Aus Welschland, Op. 12 (Excerpts): No. 12, Winternacht
Werners Lieder Aus Welschland, Op. 12 (Excerpts): No. 14, Erwachen
7 Lieder, Op. 18 (Excerpts): No. 2, O Weine Nicht!
7 Lieder, Op. 18 (Excerpts): No. 3, All' Mein Gedanken, Mein Herz Und Mein Sinn
9 Lieder, Op. 9 (Excerpts): No. 1, Der Bote
10 Lieder, Op. 9 (Excerpts): No. 2, Seliges Vergessen
10 Lieder, Op. 9 (Excerpts): No. 4, Der Soldat
10 Lieder, Op. 9 (Excerpts): No. 5, Nachts
10 Lieder, Op. 9 (Excerpts): No. 8, Vesper
10 Lieder, Op. 9 (Excerpts): No. 9, Auf Einer Burg
10 Lieder, Op. 9 (Excerpts): No. 10, Frau Venus
Aus Dem Süden, Op. 10 (Excerpts): No. 1, Canzonetta
Aus Dem Süden, Op. 10 (Excerpts): No. 2, Venetianisches Gondellied
Aus Dem Süden, Op. 10 (Excerpts): No. 6, Wenn Erst Der Wald Entlaubt Wird
Der Arme Taugenichts, Op. 27
7 Lieder, Op. 16: No. 3, Das Köhlerweib Ist Trunken
6 Lieder, Op. 17 (Excerpts): No. 2, Wohl Fühl' Ich, Wie Das Leben Rinnt
6 Lieder, Op. 17 (Excerpts): No. 3, Triolett
6 Lieder, Op. 17 (Excerpts): No. 5, Ach Lieb' Ich Muss Nun Scheiden
6 Lieder, Op. 17 (Excerpts): No. 6, Abschied
3 Lieder, Op. 14 (Excerpts): No. 2, Ganz Leise
3 Lieder, Op. 14 (Excerpts): No. 3, Sonnenuntergang

UPC: 747313414277
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 1.28.22
Format: CD

Sommer / Kupfer / Amaral - Lied Edition 2 (CD)