Liedertafel is an engaging exploration of the Romantic male-voice part song -- a genre that was hugely popular during the nineteenth century, but which has been a wallflower in the electronic age. According to the entertaining liner notes by Mattis Dänhardt, the so-called "Liedertafeln" (song tables), gatherings of male singers from which the album takes its name, were much more than casual gatherings of singers: they were exclusive and highly regimented groups dedicated to social and political causes (a few of which, like ...
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Liedertafel is an engaging exploration of the Romantic male-voice part song -- a genre that was hugely popular during the nineteenth century, but which has been a wallflower in the electronic age. According to the entertaining liner notes by Mattis Dänhardt, the so-called "Liedertafeln" (song tables), gatherings of male singers from which the album takes its name, were much more than casual gatherings of singers: they were exclusive and highly regimented groups dedicated to social and political causes (a few of which, like the suppression of women's rights, and engaging in pro-government propaganda, have left a stain on their reputations). But their ultimate legacy is the diverse repertory of songs they left behind, a rich vein of music that celebrates the spirit of Romanticism and male camaraderie. Some of the best composers of the era wrote part songs for these groups. For this program, four sets of songs by Franz Schubert are complemented by selections from Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, and...
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Felix Mendelssohn; Franz Schubert; Friedrich Silcher; Fritz Spies; Robert Schumann. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.