Born in read more berlin on may 28, 1925, fischerdieskau began his vocal studies at the age of 16, only shortly before being drafted into the nazi wehrmacht. Pdf the fischer dieskau book of lieder download full. Fischer dieskau sings bach, mozart and brahms to mention a few. The memoirs of dietrich fischer dieskau, translated by ruth hein. It is well organised with good indexes and with poem and translation on the same page very useful when. This new translation of the original texts of over 750 songs allows the reader to follow, line by line, the english directly opposite the german. Dietrich fischerdieskau was born in berlin on may 28, 1925. Books by dietrich fischerdieskau author of the fischer.
I recently purchased a sixcd set on emi of fischerdieskau singing brahms lieder. His protean career was surely unique, as he sang and recorded more vocal music than any who came before. German art songs, lieder, have never had an interpreter of such exquisite sensibility. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by george bird, dietrich. The magisterial german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, whom i memorialize at the beginning of my column in this weeks new yorker, made almost too many recordings to count. He was the older brother of dietrich fischerdieskau. German lyric baritone and conductor, born 28 may 1925 in berlin, germany, died 18 may 2012 in berg, germany. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book celebrates the art and life of the great german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau from his debut recital in 1947 to his retirement almost five decades later.
He was greatly admired for his interpretive insights and the noteperfect control of the tonal qualities and shadings of his voice. Winterreise recordings sorted on the year of recording. Everyone who wants to be serious about singing lieder must have this book. Fischerdieskau edition dietrich fischerdieskau songs.
Martin fischer dieskau knows how hard it is to gauge the worth of a serious conductor. After two years as a prisoner of war, the young baritone returned to germany and soon made his oratorio debut in brahms ein deutsches requiem, and his stage debut in verdis don carlos. As a musician of our day martin fischerdieskau eschews overspecialization. The late, legendary baritone dietrich fischerdieskau has a unique position in the history of musical interpretation. Lieder by franz schubert dietrich fischerdieskau bariton and sviatoslav richter piano 1978. Music profile for dietrich fischerdieskau, born 28 may 1925. Jun 03, 2007 lieder by franz schubert dietrich fischer dieskau bariton and sviatoslav richter piano 1978. The author makes clear that they lack technical polish but also that they lie much closer in spirit and style to the expressionist outpourings of mahler to come than to late wagner works. Dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder performers of the postwar period, best known as a singer of franz schuberts lieder, particularly winterreise of which his recordings with accompanist gerald moore and jorg demus are still critically acclaimed half a century after their release. The great artists death at his home in bavaria on friday, may 18, 10 days short of his 87th birthday, sets the final seal on an age in which art song, oratorio, and opera received equal respect from record companies and the listening public. The late, legendary baritone dietrich fischer dieskau has a unique position in the history of musical interpretation. It is well organised with good indexes and with poem and translation on the same page very useful when following the text while listening to a performance. With the present recording the thirtyyearold fischerdieskau demonstrates his subtle art of textual exegesis, bathed in the dolcezza and suavity of his still young baritone voice.
The fischerdieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard. The original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes and george bird. May 18, 2012 berg on starnberg lake, bavaria, germany the german bassbaritone, albert dietrich fischer dieskau dfd, is the youngest of three sons from his fathers second marriage. Dietrich fischer dieskau was born in berlin on may 28, 1925. The poets whose work became great lieder receive almost as much attention as the composerunfriendly goethe, truly mediocre schiller, manicdepressive mayrhofer schuberts roommate, ossian, schlegeland fischer dieskau maneuvers easily in the periods philosophical crosscurrents. In a singing career of 45 years, he in particular exerted a virtually unprecedented influence on the performance of lieder, making a profoundly lasting impact on international singers and accompanists and holding audiences spellbound with the controlled power and beauty of his. Remembering baritone dietrich fischerdieskau fresh air. Dietrich fischerdieskau has 29 books on goodreads with 240 ratings. Dietrich fischer dieskau baritone aribert reimannpiano 1971. He is completely committed to expressing with clarity and directness the wit, irony and depth of schuberts masterpiece. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight.
But when it comes to dietrich fischerdieskau, the olympian german baritone who died last month at age 86, i must succumb. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by bird, george, dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes. Dietrich fischerdieskaus most popular book is the fischerdieskau book of lieder. Fischerdieskaus family background was rooted in what might be called the professional middle class of teachers, doctors, architects, and clergymen. I usually reject the declinist conceit in classical musicthe belief that the golden age of performance lies behind us. He was the older brother of dietrich fischerdieskau the hugodistler chor berlin was founded by klaus fischerdieskau in 1953 and is to be distinguished from the hugo distlerchor wien, directed by alois glassner.
If, like me, you are a fan of lieder songs and poems often german of a rustic or romantic nature set to music and performed with piano or orchestral accompaniment i think you will find this book indispensable. Dietrich fischerdieskau, the foremost interpreter of lieder of our day, is the most recorded vocal artist of all time. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes, dietrich fischerdieskau on. Fischerdieskau definition of fischerdieskau by the.
Fischerdieskau article about fischerdieskau by the free. This cd is cd of various 111 years of deutsche grammophon the collectors edition and not an individual release. As the title of the book suggests, all of the works were personally chosen by the german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau. Baritone dietrich fischerdieskau often cited as one of the greatest and most influential singers of the 20th century died near starnberg. Winterreise dietrich fischer dieskau at musicians friend. Original texts of 750 songs in german limelight 1st limelight ed by dietrich fischerdieskau isbn. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischerdieskau. Fischerdieskaus 12 best recordings music the guardian. Fischerdieskaus singing of the abschied farewell normally sung by a mezzo is a revelation in this famous vienna recording under. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischer dieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. Check out dietrich fischer dieskau on amazon music. He was married to irmgard poppen until her death in 1963 and to ruth leuwerik from 1965 to 1967 divorced. As the title of the book suggests, all of the works were personally chosen by the german baritone dietrich fischer dieskau. The fischer dieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand.
Born in read more berlin on may 28, 1925, fischer dieskau began his vocal studies at the age of 16, only shortly before being drafted into the nazi wehrmacht. If any single voice was synonymous with the flowering of the lp era, it was that of german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau. Get the guaranteed best price on classical vinyl like the schubert. His command of the structure of the piece is combined with surefire technique. Fischerdieskau synonyms, fischerdieskau pronunciation, fischerdieskau translation, english dictionary definition of fischerdieskau. The booklet contains wellwritten music notes and some fascinating photographs but not any lyrics. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder art song performers of the postwar period, best known as a singer of franz schuberts lieder, particularly winterreise of which his recordings with accompanist gerald moore and jorg demus are still. Morikelieder with the present recording the thirtyyearold fischerdieskau demonstrates his subtle art of textual exegesis, bathed in the dolcezza and suavity of his still young baritone voice. His apprentice piece was the very first recording of the cycle for the rias a youthful, immediate. With over 2,100 seats spread across the stalls and gallery, the beethoven hall is the largest room in the liederhalle stuttgart culture and congress center. The fischer dieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischer dieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. May 18, 2012 berg on starnberg lake, bavaria, germany.
The german bassbaritone, albert dietrich fischerdieskau dfd, is the youngest of three sons from his fathers second marriage. Fischerdieskau was an authority on the performance of lied and his knowledge is refreshing and much needed for the best interpretations. Dietrich fischerdieskau bassbaritone short biography. His father albert 18651937, a classical scholar, was a secondary.
Dietrich fischerdieskau schubert gerald moore winterreise. Will no doubt become the standard liederresource for the englishspeaking world. Beethovensaal liederhalle, stuttgart label releases discogs. Not feeling the need for superficial dazzle, he is able in a flash to gain the confidence of his players. Schubert lieder fischerdieskau moore salzburg 1957. Elena fischerdieskaus emotionfilled performance inspired every last member of the audience schwabische zeitung the delicate and slender pianist turned into a warrior of sound and fury as soon as she sat down on the piano movimento. May 18, 2012 baritone dietrich fischerdieskau often cited as one of the greatest and most influential singers of the 20th century died near starnberg, germany this morning at age 86. May 23, 2012 the classical music world lost one of its legendary figures last week. May 22, 2012 fischerdieskaus singing of the abschied farewell normally sung by a mezzo is a revelation in this famous vienna recording under leonard bernstein.
To many, he was considered the greatest liedersinger of the 20th century, setting new standards and influencing a whole generation. I needed to know something of the texts and thus turned to the fischerdieskau book of lieder, first published in 1976 and recently reissued. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. This is part of the art of fischerdieskau, a 2cd musical journey through fischerdieskaus seemingly. May 29, 2012 the magisterial german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, whom i memorialize at the beginning of my column in this weeks new yorker, made almost too many recordings to count. Autumn journey schubert recital 2007 starring dietrich fischerdieskau on dvd and bluray. Fischer dieskau s family background was rooted in what might be called the professional middle class of teachers, doctors, architects, and clergymen. Dietrich fischerdieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. Fischerdieskau article about fischerdieskau by the. As a musician of our day martin fischer dieskau eschews overspecialization.
My collection includes the song texts in german, but, alas, does not have english translations. Dietrich fischerdieskau december 7, 2012 offered for the first time complete on cd, here is dietrich fischerdieskaus christmas album, christmas songs, full of original choices. Dietrich fischerdieskau obituary music the guardian. In a singing career of 45 years, he in particular exerted a virtually unprecedented influence on the performance of lieder, making a profoundly lasting impact on international singers and accompanists and holding audiences spellbound with the controlled. Klaus fischerdieskau berlin, 2 january 1921 19 december 1994 was a german church musician and director of the berlin hugodistler choir 19531989. The works included span music history from monteverdi to part, in performances by some of the worlds most highly respected musicians. This is part of the art of fischerdieskau, a 2cd musical. Martin fischerdieskau knows how hard it is to gauge the worth of a serious conductor. The poets whose work became great lieder receive almost as much attention as the composerunfriendly goethe, truly mediocre schiller, manicdepressive mayrhofer schuberts roommate, ossian, schlegeland fischerdieskau maneuvers easily. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischer dieskau, george bird, richard stokes, dietrich fischer dieskau on. Dietrich fischerdieskau wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Fischerdieskau sings bach, mozart and brahms to mention a few.