In this the first of a series of three recordings of Schubert's great song cycles for Chandos, Roderick Williams and Iain Burnside bring their formidable talents to bear on one of the pinnacles of classical lieder. In November 2015, Williams decided to immerse himself in an intensive three-year period of studying and performing the three song cycles by Schubert, following an invitation from the Wigmore Hall to perform them- with Iain- in their 2017/18 season. The process has involved not just performances in concert around the globe, but open rehearsals, master-classes, workshops, and radio broadcasts. Roderick Williams has documented all of these experiences in great detail in his fascinating Schubert Cycle Project blog. He writes: "Somewhere along the way I came to a decision; that my eventual performances at the Wigmore would not be the ultimate goal of my study; rather, the study itself, the act of preparation would be my focus. It is possible that other singers might find the process interesting, even if only to share some of the grind that is most often done alone; it is also possible that others might be intrigued, especially audiences, perhaps even (fellow) students."

Tracklist:

Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 1, Das Wandern
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 2, Wohin?
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 3, Halt!
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 4, Danksagung An Den Bach
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 5, Am Feierabend
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 6, Der Neugierige
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 7, Ungeduld
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 8, Morgengruß
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 9, Des Müllers Blumen
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 10, Tränenregen
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 11, Mein!
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 12, Pause
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 13, Mit Dem Grünen Lautenbande
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 14, Der Jäger
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 15, Eifersucht Und Stolz
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 16, Die Liebe Farbe
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 17, Die Böse Farbe
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 18, Trockne Blumen
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 19, Der Müller Und Der Bach
Die Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795: No. 20, Des Baches Wiegenlied

UPC: 095115211328
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 7.5.19
Format: CD

Schubert / Williams / Burnside - Songs 1 (CD)