The works included span music history from monteverdi to part, in performances by some of the worlds most highly respected musicians. For more than 30 years he was thought of by many as the greatest male singer in classical music. Carnegie hall presents catalog record only this compilation, jointly selected by sony and carnegie hall from the archives of rca victor, columbia masterworks and showcase recitals, galas and other recordings in their entirety or in excerpted form, celebrates the 125th anniversary of the opening of carnegie hall. Fischer dieskau s family background was rooted in what might be called the professional middle class of teachers, doctors, architects, and clergymen.
Audio recording, mahler, gustav library of congress. May 23, 2012 the classical music world lost one of its legendary figures last week. But his death reminds me of the way i felt in 1971, when, then a student at yale, i. My collection includes the song texts in german, but, alas, does not have english translations.
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. The book of lieder, edited by richard stokes and with a foreword by ian bostridge, is an invaluable collection of over a thousand classic lieder, in parallel german and english text. Dietrich fischer dieskau was born in berlin on may 28, 1925. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischer dieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. The fischerdieskau book of lieder is undoubtedly a very specialised publication. Dietrich fischerdieskau has 29 books on goodreads with 237 ratings. Fischerdieskau s singing of the abschied farewell normally sung by a mezzo is a revelation in this famous vienna recording under leonard bernstein. Complete your benjamin britten pears, fischer dieskau, britten collection. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischer dieskau, george bird, richard stokes, dietrich fischer dieskau on. After two years as a prisoner of war, the young baritone returned to germany and soon made his oratorio debut in brahms ein deutsches requiem, and his stage debut in verdis don carlos. Synopsis this unique volume contains, in parallel translation, a thousand of the most frequently performed lieder, both pianoaccompanied and orchestral.
Lp, re deutsche grammophon, deutsche grammophon 8 879, 8 879 slpm. Dietrich fischerdieskau simple english wikipedia, the free. Dietrich fischer dieskau, german operatic baritone and preeminent singer of lieder, distinguished for his lyrical voice, commanding presence, and superb artistry. 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 listenerreader to follow the texts line by line. 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. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by bird, george, dietrich. Jun 06, 2012 the bestknown connection between the two came in 1974, when fischerdieskau premiered barbers three songs, op. This cd is cd of various 111 years of deutsche grammophon the collectors edition and not an individual release. Books by dietrich fischerdieskau author of the fischer. As a child, fischerdieskau played with a cardboard puppet theater. Jan 07, 2015 stephen rated it it was amazing shelves.
Dietrich fischer dieskau gerald moore robert schumann franz schubert intermezzo mondnacht im abendrot. Dietrich fischerdieskau michael tanner says the ubiquitous german baritone turned brief songs into meaningful slogs. Most of the texts, with very few exceptions, are originally. But it is an ideal companion for anyone who enjoys listening to this sort of music. Check out dietrich fischer dieskau on amazon music. Franz schubert dietrich fischer dieskau, gerald moore. But maybe intelligence is too small a word to capture this aspect of fischer dieskau, because its a trait that also comprises emotion, personality, humor, and a kind of nobility. Dietrich fischerdieskau baritone, gerald moore piano, hertha klunst piano, sviatoslav richter piano, daniel barenboim piano, wolfgang sawallisch piano, aribert reimann piano, hermann reutter piano, hartmut holl piano, new philharmonic orchestra, london symphony orchestra, sir john barbirolli.
Dietrich fischer dieskau, author of tristan and isolde libretto, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. This book includes the original texts and english translations of 750 songs, including, of course, many texts set by brahms. Will no doubt become the standard lieder resource for the englishspeaking world. Remembering baritone dietrich fischerdieskau fresh air. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischer dieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. Books by dietrich fischerdieskau author of the fischerdieskau. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischer dieskau discography and songs.
Original texts of 750 songs in german author dietrich fischer dieskau publisher limelight edition details. Dietrich fischerdieskau german opera singer britannica. Access free the fischer dieskau book of lieder limelightbook of lieder, first published in 1976 and recently reissued. 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 fischer dieskau,george bird,richard stokes. The original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes and george bird. Music profile for dietrich fischer dieskau, born 28 may 1925. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischerdieskau berlin, germany, may 28, 1925 berg, germany, may 18, 2012 i t is impossible to overstate the importance of dietrich fischerdieskau. His apprentice piece was the very first recording of the cycle for the rias a youthful, immediate. May 22, 2012 fischerdieskaus singing of the abschied farewell normally sung by a mezzo is a revelation in this famous vienna recording under leonard bernstein. Fischerdieskau article about fischerdieskau by the free. I needed to know something of the texts and thus turned to the fischerdieskau book of lieder, first published in 1976 and recently reissued. Fischerdieskau described in his memoir reverberations 1989 how his affinity for lieder had been formed in childhood. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischerdieskau.
Dietrich fischerdieskau was een duitse bariton en een van betere van deze eeuw. Hardback book the fast free dietrich fischer dieskau by neunzig, hans a. Dietrich fischer dieskau born 28 may 1925 in berlin, died 18 may 2012 in berg, upper bavaria was a german baritone singer. May 18, 2012 baritone dietrich fischerdieskau often cited as one of the greatest and most influential singers of the 20th century died near starnberg, germany this morning at age 86. Italian song texts from the 17th through the 20th centuries martha gerhart. Wolf spanisches liederbuch fischer dieskau moore 1958. Original texts of 750 songs in german limelight 1st limelight ed by dietrich fischerdieskau isbn. 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. The author makes clear that they lack technical polish but also that they lie much closer in spirit and style to the expressionist outpourings of mahler to come than to late wagner works. Dietrich fischerdieskau obituary music the guardian. I recently purchased a sixcd set on emi of fischer dieskau singing brahms lieder. Buy the fischerdieskau book of lieder 1st edition by dietrich fischerdieskau, richard stokes, george bird isbn.
One of the monuments of 20thcentury recording history was the great german baritone dietrich fischerdieskaus traversal of all the schubert lieder suitable for male voice. Dietrich fischerdieskaus incomparable voice the new. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The original texts of lieder are accompanied by linebyline translations. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight paperback august 1, 1995 by dietrich fischerdieskau compiler, introduction, george bird translator, richard stokes translator 4. Dietrich fischerdieskaus most popular book is the fischerdieskau book of lieder. Elena fischerdieskau is an actress, known for all is forgiven 2007. In 2016, fischerdieskau published a book on the evolution of conducting in italian opera houses during the early 19th century, and he recently. Wolf 20 eichendorff lieder fischer dieskau moore 1959. Elena fischerdieskaus emotionfilled performance inspired every last member of the audience schwabische zeitung the delicate and slender pianist turned into a warrior of sound and fury as soon as she sat down on the piano movimento. The original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes.
The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by bird, george, dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes. Lp, album, mono, red his masters voice, his masters voice. Above all, however, fischerdieskau is remembered as a great singer of lied, especially of schubert. 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. The fischerdieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand. To many, he was considered the greatest lieder singer of the 20th century, setting new standards and influencing a whole generation. And here one has to realise that this is indeed a personal anthology made by a great performer of the german lied.
I was won over to poetry at an early age, he wrote. Get the guaranteed best price on classical vinyl like the schubert. So, like countless people, i got to know german lieder through fischerdieskau, and for me he simply is the voice of schubert and schumann. Dietrich fischer dieskau, gerald moore a schubert lieder recital. To many, he was considered the greatest liedersinger of the 20th century, setting new standards and influencing a whole generation. Artikelen van dietrich fischerdieskau koop je eenvoudig online bij. He was the older brother of dietrich fischerdieskau. Winterreise dietrich fischer dieskau at musicians friend. The fischer dieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischer dieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The fischerdieskau book of lieder internet archive. This book celebrates the art and life of the great german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau from his debut recital in 1947 to his retirement almost five decades later. He is completely committed to expressing with clarity and directness the wit, irony and depth of schuberts masterpiece. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Fischer dieskau studied with georg walter before serving in world war ii and with hermann weissenborn afterward.
Born in read more berlin on may 28, 1925, fischer dieskau began his vocal studies at the age of 16, only shortly before being drafted into the nazi wehrmacht. Martin fischerdieskau on the art and hard work of a misunderstood. He was greatly admired for his interpretive insights and the noteperfect control of the tonal qualities and shadings of his voice. 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. The lieder sound archive dietrich fischerdieskau the. This book seems to have been impelled largely by fischerdieskaus enthusiasm for the manche schone perle, as heine might have put it, which. Dietrich fischerdieskau has 29 books on goodreads with 240 ratings. 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. Fischerdieskaus 12 best recordings music the guardian. Dietrich fischerdieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. His protean career was surely unique, as he sang and recorded more vocal music than any who came before. This book of memoirs provides valuable insights into the mind and personality of fischer dieskau for those who are willing to read between the lines. He actually sang all of schuberts more than 600 songs in recital. Fischer dieskau s recital career began equally early and impressively with a 1948 radio berlin broadcast of schuberts winterreise.
Schutz, h vocal music fischerdieskau 19531959 hanssler. Schuberts songs by dietrich fischerdieskau and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Klaus fischerdieskau berlin, 2 january 1921 19 december 1994 was a german church musician and director of the berlin hugodistler choir 19531989. Fischer dieskau died on friday, just shy of his 87th birthday. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Schutz, h vocal music fischerdieskau 1953 1959 ha 4206. Pdf the fischer dieskau book of lieder download full. 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. Download the fischerdieskau book of lieder the original texts of over seven hundred and fifty ebook free. Dietrich fischerdieskau schubert gerald moore winterreise.
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