Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Episode 1 of 5: Turning Point
At the end of 1822, the 25-year-old Viennese composer Franz Schubert discovered he was suffering from a disease for which there was no known cure. He had just six years left to live but in that time he wrote some of his greatest masterpieces. Donald Macleod introduces some of the remarkable works from those years beginning with a piano sonata containing some of Schubert's most sombre music to date and, by way of complete contrast, his genial and ever-popular Octet.
Lachen und Weinen D777 Arleen Auger (soprano) Lambert Orkis (fortepiano)
Gondelfahrer D809 John Mark Ainsley, Jamie MacDougall (tenors) Simon Keenleyside (baritone) Michael George (bass) Graham Johnson (piano)
'Weit über glanz und Erdenschimmer' (Fierrabras, Act II) Florinda, Cheryl Studer (soprano) Maragond, Brigitte Balleys (mezzo) Chamber Orchestra of Europe Conductor, Claudio Abbado
00:00 Franz Schubert Lachen und Weinen D.777 Performer: Lambert Orkis Singer: Arleen Augér
00:04 Franz Schubert Gondelfahrer D.809 for male voices and piano Performer: Graham Johnson Singer: John Mark Ainsley Singer: Jamie MacDougall Singer: Simon Keenlyside Singer: Michael George Choir: Schubert Chorale of London Conductor: Stephen Layton
00:09 Franz Schubert Gondelfahrer D.809 for male voices and piano Performer: Graham Johnson Singer: John Mark Ainsley Singer: Jamie MacDougall Singer: Simon Keenlyside Singer: Michael George Choir: Schubert Chorale of London Conductor: Stephen Layton
00:10 Franz Schubert Fierrabras - opera in 3 acts D.796 Singer: Cheryl Studer Singer: Brigitte Balleys
00:18 Franz Schubert Sonata in A minor D.784 for piano Performer: Stephen Hough
00:42 Franz Schubert Die Schone Mullerin - song-cycle D.795 - no.18; Trockne Blumen Performer: Christoph Eschenbach Singer: Matthias Goerne
00:48 Franz Schubert Octet (Minuet and Finale) in F major D.72 for wind - Allegro (Finale) Ensemble: Vienna Octet
First broadcast: 02 Feb 2015 (b050xgxl) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_95