Lieder (Selected)
Hugo Wolf
Barbara Bonney, Geoffrey Parsons
1989Top recommendation for a first introduction. Bonney's 'radiant, beautiful, sweet tone really does a good job of selling these works.' The smoothness of her tone helps with the 'shifting chords.' Coupled with Strauss Lieder.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Wilhelm Furtwängler
1953 Live recording from Salzburg.A recital that should sell you on Wolf. Schwarzkopf is in prime voice and 'just sounds gorgeous,' paired with Furtwängler on piano. 'Very touching at times... wonderful depth from both of them.' Fairly clear sound.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
late 1950sA collection of the 'Mörike-Lieder' and 'one of [Fischer-Dieskau's] crowning achievements.' He was 'born to sing these songs,' bringing the 'dramatic element, the beautiful tone, being able to shift color and shift emotions.' In absolute prime voice.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
mid-1960sA 'real treat' and a 'real classic' recording of the 'Italienisches Liederbuch' and 'Spanisches Liederbuch.' Both singers are 'at the top of their game,' with beautiful tone, wonderful artistry, and deep commitment to the text.