Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Episode 5 of 5: Swansong
In 1828, the last year of his life, Schubert looked forward to a concert of his own music at Vienna's most prestigious concert venue and the prospect of generating some much needed cash. Donald Macleod introduces a trio for tenor, horn and piano, which featured in that programme, plus another of Schubert's popular piano duets. We also hear the adagio from his sublime String Quintet and a selection of songs from a set gathered together by his publisher, known collectively as Schubert's Swansong.
00:00 Franz Peter Schubert Der Tanz D.826 for SATB and piano Performer: Graham Johnson. Singer: Patricia Rozario. Singer: Michael George. Singer: Catherine Denley. Singer: Ian Bostridge.
00:05 Franz Schubert Auf dem Strom D.943 for voice, horn [or cello] and piano Performer: Richard Watkins. Performer: Paul Lewis. Singer: Mark Padmore.
00:16 Franz Peter Schubert Allegro in A minor D.947 (Lebenssturme) for piano duet Performer: Evgeny Kissin. Performer: James Levine.
00:33 Franz Peter Schubert Quintet in C major D.956 for 2 violins, viola and 2 cellos Performer: Heinrich Schiff. Ensemble: Hagen String Quartet.
00:49 Franz Peter Schubert Schwanengesang - song-cycle D.957 for voice and piano Performer: Alfred Brendel. Singer: Matthias Goerne.
First broadcast: 06 Feb 2015 (b050xm2s) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_37