Schumann & Berg Lieder

Schumann & Berg Lieder

• Two great artists renowned the world over, soprano Dorothea Roschmann and pianist Dame Mitsuko Uchida join forces to perform songs by Schumann (Liederkreis, Op 39 and Frauenliebe und Leben) and Alban Berg (Seven Early Songs)

Two great artists at the peak of their powers, the soprano Dorothea Röschmann and the pianist Dame Mitsuko Uchida perform songs by Schumann (Liederkreis, Op 39 and Frauenliebe und Leben) and Alban Berg (Seven Early Songs).<br><br>Three great cycles on the subject of love and life.<br><br>Schumann s great love for Clara Wieck is at the heart of Liederkreis, songs he described in a letter to her as his most romantic music ever, with much of you in it.<br><br>The artists toured this program extensively and this performance was captured live at Wigmore Hall.<br>The reviews were glowing and this program of songs about love touched the hearts of the audience wherever it was performed.<br><br>A rare opportunity to hear Mitsuko Uchida as song partner, something she adores.