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Christian Gerhaher baritone; Gerold Huber piano
Repeated concert of Wednesday 17 December
Add to my Calendar 19-12-2014 19:30 19-12-2014 21:30 36 Christian Gerhaher baritone; Gerold Huber piano Christian Gerhaher’s Mahler interpretations, in common with the composer’s work, consistently ask big questions about the nature of reality and the human condition. The German baritone and his regular duo partner, Gerold Huber, find colours and shades in Mahler that elude most, drawing listeners into an almost mystical world of expression thanks to the intensity of their performances. They present landmark works in this recital, including the profoundly moving Kindertotenlieder and the composer’s first song-cycle, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. Wigmore Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore St
Marylebone
London
W1U 2BP
England
Programme
Gustav Mahler – Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Gustav Mahler – Des Knaben Wunderhorn: selection
Gustav Mahler – Kindertotenlieder
Performers
Christian Gerhaher – baritone
Gerold Huber – piano
Programme Note
Christian Gerhaher’s Mahler interpretations, in common with the composer’s work, consistently ask big questions about the nature of reality and the human condition. The German baritone and his regular duo partner, Gerold Huber, find colours and shades in Mahler that elude most, drawing listeners into an almost mystical world of expression thanks to the intensity of their performances.
They present landmark works in this recital, including the profoundly moving Kindertotenlieder and the composer’s first song-cycle, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen.
