Dietrich fischer dieskau baritone gerald moorepiano 1968. During a career that spanned nearly five decades, dietrich fischer dieskau established himself as one of the most accomplished performing artists of the twentieth century. Both the experienced schubert lieder singer and the austrian pianist known throughout the world for his authoritative interpretations of schuberts piano music had performed winterreise together frequently between 1975 and 1989. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dietrich fischerdieskau at the discogs marketplace. The biographical study of schubert, coming from one of historys leading interpreters of the composer, catches ones imagination. When he was drafted into the wehrmacht in 1943, fischer dieskau had just completed his secondary school studies and one semester at the berlin conservatory. Everything was on the highest level of artistry, and the essence of every song was. The original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes and george bird. Dietrich fischerdieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by bird, george, dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes. It is natural that a talent and a mind with such a close affinity to schubert would also have studied the composers life deeply enough to write a book such as this.
His first opportunity to bring his craft to his fellow cou. Check out dietrich fischer dieskau on amazon music. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischerdieskau. Fischerdieskau grew up in a house filled with books, and often observed his father, the author of several books of his own, hard at work on a writing project. Richard strauss dietrich fischerdieskau, gerald moore. This section provides a useful although not exhaustive list of significant books in english on the history and aesthetics of german lied and art songs, on poetry and poets, on composers and famous performers, etc. Franz schubert, dietrich fischerdieskau, gerald moore.
Complete lieder fischerdieskau, moore with fischerdieskau, dietrich, moore, gerald on arkivcd. Hij was gespecialiseerd in het lied, maar zong ook opera en oratoria. The fischerdieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand. In a full evening of beethoven songs, there were bound to be some of less intrinsic interest. He was one of the most recorded classical singers in recording history.
Dietrich fischerdieskau music people breath make and what unity is to be had, at a time when orchestras are dying out, and when opera houses are about to close their doors. The fischer dieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand. Fischerdieskau definition of fischerdieskau by the free. His protean career was surely unique, as he sang and recorded more vocal music than any who came before. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. His efforts in the propagation of the mainly romantic lieder tradition were unbounded. Dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder performers of the postwar period, best known as a singer of franz schuberts lieder, particularly winterreise of which his recordings with accompanist gerald moore and jorg demus are still critically acclaimed half a century after their release.
Dietrich fischer dieskau baritone, gerald moore piano. Fischerdieskaus 12 best recordings music the guardian. Dietrich fischerdieskau has 29 books on goodreads with 237 ratings. Dietrich fischerdieskaus most popular book is the fischerdieskau book of lieder. My collection includes the song texts in german, but, alas, does not have english translations. Dietrich fischerdieskau is the author of the fischer dieskau book of lieder 4. He was the youngest of three sons from his fathers second marriage. The book of lieder german edition and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This august 20 rerelease of dietrich fischerdieskaus muchadmired emi classics recordings of strauss lieder presents a hugely satisfying sweep through the composers output in this genre. Dieskau sang the world premiere of brittens war requiem in london in 1963. Dietrich fischerdieskau december 7, 2012 offered for the first time complete on cd, here is dietrich fischerdieskaus christmas album, christmas songs, full of original choices. Fischer dieskau dietrich stokes richard and bird george. Buy the fischer dieskau book of lieder 1st edition by dietrich fischer dieskau, dietrich fischer dieskau, richard stokes, george bird isbn. Since the 1950s, dietrich fischer dieskau has defined the art of lieder singing. But it is an ideal companion for anyone who enjoys listening to this sort of music. This catalogue of repertoire is impressive for its sheer size, and even more so for its consistent excellence. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Fischerdieskau article about fischerdieskau by the free. Feb 14, 2007 dietrich fischer dieskau sings gute nacht, from schuberts winterreise.
Fischer dieskau grew up in a house filled with books, and often observed his father, the author of several books of his own, hard at work on a writing project. Lieder box set dietrich fischer dieskau on allmusic 2006. Dietrich fischerdieskau wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Since no single targettext is ideal for all of these purposes, the skopostheorie of hans j. The texts of over 750 songs in german with english translations dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes. The poets whose work became great lieder receive almost as much attention as the composerunfriendly goethe, truly mediocre schiller, manicdepressive mayrhofer schuberts roommate, ossian, schlegeland fischer dieskau maneuvers easily in the periods philosophical crosscurrents. Richard strauss dietrich fischerdieskau, gerald moore richards strauss songs vol. In a singing career of 45 years, he in particular exerted a virtually unprecedented influence on the performance of lieder, making a profoundly lasting impact on international singers and accompanists and holding audiences spellbound with the controlled power and beauty of his.
He learned to play the piano from his mother and continued to study piano throughout his school years. His apprentice piece was the very first recording of the cycle for the rias a youthful, immediate. Mahler, dietrich fischerdieskau lieder eines fahrenden. The original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes. He actually sang all of schuberts more than 600 songs in recital. Dieskau, of course, could probably make three blind mice seem like a work of art. He published a book of memoirs, nachklang, in 1987, translated into. Bostridge states in his introduction to stokes book on lieder, but what makes for the power of the genre is the sense that more is going on than is being said. Buy dietrich fischer dieskau s album titled schubert. Albert dietrich fischer dieskau was born on may 28, 1925 in berlin. Another classic recording with the german conductor was of mahlers lieder eines fahrenden gesellen. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischer. Dietrich fischerdieskau music, videos, stats, and photos.
May 19, 2012 if any single voice was synonymous with the flowering of the lp era, it was that of german baritone dietrich fischer dieskau. Dietrich fischer dieskau set lasting standards for the interpretation of lieder with the characteristic precision in his diction, in which the articulation of every word led to the equal importance of text and music. This 11cd set brings together his landmark recordings for emi, among them the song cycles of schubert, schumann, brahms, wolf, and mahler. The lieder sound archive the library books in english. The young dietrich fischer dieskau s voice is in glorious condition. Poems have often been turned into songs, notably as german lieder. The lieder sound archive dietrich fischerdieskau the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It should come as no great surprise that the musician dietrich fischerdieskau, singer of lieder and opera, is also intensely occupied with reading and writing.
It should come as no great surprise that the musician dietrich fischer dieskau, singer of lieder and opera, is also intensely occupied with reading and writing. Explore releases from dietrich fischerdieskau at discogs. Classical singers use translations of these in several different ways. Franz schubert, dietrich fischerdieskau svjatoslav.
The fischerdieskau book of lieder is undoubtedly a very specialised publication. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischer dieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. There are many ways to study, he said, pointing to a tape recorder. This new translation of the original texts of over 750 songs allows the reader to follow, line by line, the english directly opposite the german. I got to know german lieder through fischerdieskau, and for me he simply is the voice of schubert and schumann and.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischer dieskau discography and songs. He is widely considered to have been the finest modern interpreter of german lieder, and his extensive operatic career was noted for fine musicianship and powerful. The great artists death at his home in bavaria on friday, may 18, 10 days short of his 87th birthday, sets the final seal on an age in which art song, oratorio, and opera received equal respect from record companies and the listening public. Thats what every critic who has ever heard elisabeth schwarzkopf, dietrich fischerdieskau, and gerald moores 1967 recording of the wolfs spanisches liederbuch.
The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight by dietrich fischer dieskau compiler. The german baritone dietrich fischer dieskau died ten days short of his 87th birthday. In a way, fischer dieskau s approach to schuberts lieder has become the touchstone for todays singers. He started singing as a child and began formal voice lessons at the age of sixteen. Fischer dieskau s voice was in its prime and his poetic insight and lyricism have never been captured so realistically or sympathetically on record. This particular recording, made in the early 1970s, in my humble opinion, is the greatest of them all. This reference book provides an encyclopaedic guide to every song by schubert for solo voice and piano, 600 in. The poetic idea transformed and sublimated through its musical and dramatic reenactment. I recently purchased a sixcd set on emi of fischer dieskau singing brahms lieder. Music profile for dietrich fischer dieskau, born 28 may 1925. The late, legendary baritone dietrich fischer dieskau has a unique position in the history of musical interpretation. It is well organised with good indexes and with poem and translation on the same page very useful when following the text while listening to a performance. A biographical study by dietrich fischerdieskau, translated by kenneth s.
Above all, however, fischerdieskau is remembered as a great singer of lied, especially of schubert. Will no doubt become the standard lieder resource for the englishspeaking world. Click on read more for details and on the cover image or on the title to purchase the book. Fischerdieskau edition dietrich fischerdieskau songs. Dietrich fischerdieskau author of the fischerdieskau. Dietrich fischer dieskau started singing as a child and began formal voice lessons at sixteen with professor georg a. May 29, 2012 the magisterial german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, whom i memorialize at the beginning of my column in this weeks new yorker, made almost too many recordings to count. This book, compiled by one of the greatest lieder performers of our time, is an extensive anthology of lieder texts from mid18th century haydn, gluck to the first half of the 20th shoeck, hindemith, with the vast majority placed in the heart of fisherdieskau expertise the romantic lieder.
Fischer dieskau synonyms, fischer dieskau pronunciation, fischer dieskau translation, english dictionary definition of fischer dieskau. Lieder, an album by dietrich fischer dieskau on spotify. Born albert dietrich fischer dieskau on may 28, 1925, singer and conductor dietrich fischer dieskau was one of the best loved and most respected performers of his generation, putting a very big stamp on the germanic lieder musical tradition. The memoirs of dietrich fischer dieskau, translated by ruth hein. His father, albert 18651937, a classical scholar, was a secondary school principal, and his mother, dora 18841966 was a teacher. Fischerdieskau grew up in a house filled with books, and often observed his father, the author of several books of. Lieder box set dietrich fischerdieskau on allmusic 2005 there are recordings no one should be without. Dietrich fischerdieskau, one of the greatest singers of the 20th century, will be 75 in may, but he would rather not think about it. From the acknowledged master interpreter of lieder, this is a personal selection of more than 750 german artsong texts arranged with new english translations on facing pages, enabling the. I needed to know something of the texts and thus turned to the fischer dieskau book of lieder, first published in 1976 and recently reissued. Dietrich fischerdieskau bassbaritone short biography. Lieder to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Albert dietrich fischer dieskau 19252012 was born in berlin to albert, a principal, and dora, a teacher. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischer dieskau, george bird, richard stokes, dietrich fischer dieskau on. Dietrich fischerdieskau obituary music the guardian. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by george bird, dietrich. Dietrich fischer dieskau s musical interests and talent were evident early in his life, but he was no child prodigy. This book celebrates the art and life of the great german baritone dietrich fischer dieskau from his debut recital in 1947 to his retirement almost five decades later. The works included span music history from monteverdi to part, in performances by some of the worlds most highly respected musicians. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The fischer dieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischer dieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Born in 1925 into an upper middleclass, intellectual berlin family that prized patriotism, culture, literature, and music, he first made his name as a lieder singer, but recordings and operatic engagements soon followed. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard.
Schubert lieder fischerdieskau moore salzburg 1957. This is one of dietrich fischer dieskau s many recording of schuberts beloved song cycles. Strauss lieder fischerdieskau warner classics 9847382 rs. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight 978087949 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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