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The recordings on this album date from between 1968 and 1972 and were taken from BBC broadcasts of tenor Ian Partridge singing music of Schubert. They have never been released before, and they make an ideal celebration of Partridge's 85th birthday. The sound is just fair, with varying levels of background hiss and an inconsistent sound in the piano and relationship between the voice and the piano. The performances, however, are extraordinary. This comes with a quote from Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in the graphics: "Listening to your Schubert was and is a pure joy." That is assuredly not beanbag, but what is all the more impressive is that Partridge's interpretations diverge so far from the singing of Fischer-Dieskau, the dominant Schubertian of the time. Partridge's voice in itself is nothing special; it certainly lacked the warm beauty of Fischer-Dieskau's, yet his interpretations are sui generis, with deep insight into what may seem like simple songs. He is perhaps at his strongest in the most minimal pieces. Consider Nähe des Geliebten, D. 162, where the contrast with Fischer-Dieskau's reading is fundamental. There are some well-known songs here, but Partridge also points to the obscure and meaty Vor meiner Wiege, D. 927, as a personal favorite. Many of the songs are accompanied by Partridge's sister Jennifer, and they had a marvelously intuitive creative partnership. Two others feature longtime BBC accompanist Ernest Lush. Another major draw here is that three songs are accompanied by Ian Partridge himself, a rare art that is wonderfully executed. Sample how each note in the piano is freighted with meaning in Ihr Bild, from Schwanengesang, D. 957. Partridge is far from unknown; he remained active for many years after these performances and gave his last recital in 2008 at age 70. However, the album is a real find, a winner for the Somm label, and it is absolutely essential for lovers of the lied.
© James Manheim /TiVo
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Schwanengesang, D. 957 (Franz Schubert)
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Album review
The recordings on this album date from between 1968 and 1972 and were taken from BBC broadcasts of tenor Ian Partridge singing music of Schubert. They have never been released before, and they make an ideal celebration of Partridge's 85th birthday. The sound is just fair, with varying levels of background hiss and an inconsistent sound in the piano and relationship between the voice and the piano. The performances, however, are extraordinary. This comes with a quote from Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in the graphics: "Listening to your Schubert was and is a pure joy." That is assuredly not beanbag, but what is all the more impressive is that Partridge's interpretations diverge so far from the singing of Fischer-Dieskau, the dominant Schubertian of the time. Partridge's voice in itself is nothing special; it certainly lacked the warm beauty of Fischer-Dieskau's, yet his interpretations are sui generis, with deep insight into what may seem like simple songs. He is perhaps at his strongest in the most minimal pieces. Consider Nähe des Geliebten, D. 162, where the contrast with Fischer-Dieskau's reading is fundamental. There are some well-known songs here, but Partridge also points to the obscure and meaty Vor meiner Wiege, D. 927, as a personal favorite. Many of the songs are accompanied by Partridge's sister Jennifer, and they had a marvelously intuitive creative partnership. Two others feature longtime BBC accompanist Ernest Lush. Another major draw here is that three songs are accompanied by Ian Partridge himself, a rare art that is wonderfully executed. Sample how each note in the piano is freighted with meaning in Ihr Bild, from Schwanengesang, D. 957. Partridge is far from unknown; he remained active for many years after these performances and gave his last recital in 2008 at age 70. However, the album is a real find, a winner for the Somm label, and it is absolutely essential for lovers of the lied.
© James Manheim /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:22
- Main artists: Ian Partridge Jennifer Partridge Ernest Lush
- Composer: Franz Schubert
- Label: SOMM Recordings
- Genre: Classical
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