Fischerdieskaus beautiful voice and mastery of technique made. The fischerdieskau book of lieder is undoubtedly a very specialised publication. One of the monuments of 20thcentury recording history was the great german baritone dietrich fischerdieskaus traversal of all the schubert lieder suitable for male voice. Fischerdieskau definition of fischerdieskau by the. As a musician of our day martin fischerdieskau eschews overspecialization.
You may wish to ask factual questions about dietrich fischerdieskau at the reference desk, discuss relevant wikipedia policy at the village pump, or ask for help at the help desk. 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. 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, and hugo distlerchor. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes, dietrich fischerdieskau on. He was married to irmgard poppen until her death in 1963 and to ruth leuwerik from 1965 to 1967 divorced. Winterreise to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Fischerdieskaus diction renders the need of printed texts superfluous, but it would have been nice to have full texts and translations. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 30% off your first box. Baritone dietrich fischer dieskau has had an intimate association with schuberts songs hes the only singer to have recorded all of them for dg and hes recorded at least six different versions of winterreise over the years. Jan 07, 2015 stephen rated it it was amazing shelves. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischerdieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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 works included span music history from monteverdi to part, in performances by some of the worlds most highly respected musicians. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by bird, george, dietrich. As the title of the book suggests, all of the works were personally chosen by the german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau. His protean career was surely unique, as he sang and recorded more vocal music than any who came before. 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 has 29 books on goodreads with 240 ratings. Martin fischerdieskau knows how hard it is to gauge the worth of a serious conductor. The magisterial german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, whom i memorialize at the beginning of my column in this weeks new yorker, made almost too. Fischer dieskau s family background was rooted in what might be called the professional middle class of teachers, doctors, architects, and clergymen. Dietrich fischerdieskaus most popular book is the fischerdieskau book of lieder. 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 in the periods philosophical crosscurrents. Dietrich fischerdieskau sings schuber 26 fruhlingstraum.
Dietrich fischerdieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau died ten days short of his 87th birthday. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The german baritone dietrich fischer dieskau died ten days short of his 87th birthday.
The fischerdieskau book of lieder paperback march 1, 1984. 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. Fischerdieskau definition of fischerdieskau by the free. Dietrich fischerdieskau s most popular book is the fischerdieskau book of lieder. 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. 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. Winterreise dietrich fischer dieskau at musicians friend. Fischerdieskau article about fischerdieskau by the. Fischer dieskau synonyms, fischer dieskau pronunciation, fischer dieskau translation, english dictionary definition of fischer dieskau. Despite that deplorable economy, this cd is a good memento of the younger fischerdieskau and a good bargain, which is bound to give great pleasure. 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. Get the guaranteed best price on classical vinyl like the schubert.
The fischerdieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand. German lyric baritone and conductor, born 28 may 1925 in berlin, germany, died 18 may 2012 in berg, germany. Listen to your favorite songs from dietrich fischer dieskau. This cd is cd of various 111 years of deutsche grammophon the collectors edition and not an individual release.
Fischerdieskau edition dietrich fischerdieskau songs. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischerdieskau. Music profile for dietrich fischerdieskau, born 28 may 1925. Dietrich fischerdieskau wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. During a career that spanned nearly five decades, dietrich fischer dieskau established himself as one of the most accomplished performing artists of the twentieth century. 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. During a career that spanned nearly five decades, dietrich fischerdieskau established himself as one of the most accomplished performing artists of the twentieth century. Fischerdieskaus 12 best recordings music the guardian.
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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Not feeling the need for superficial dazzle, he is able in a flash to gain the confidence of his players. This one is from 1965, when the singers technique, tone, and artistry were in perfect balance. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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 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 original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes. Fischerdieskau article about fischerdieskau by the free. The article stated erroneously that in the autumn of 1948, fischer dieskau was engaged as principal lyric baritone at the berlin state opera, making his debut as posa in verdis don carlos under ferenc fricsay. The fischer dieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischer dieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Klaus fischerdieskau berlin, 2 january 1921 19 december 1994 was a german church musician and director of the berlin hugodistler choir 19531989. Price new from used from paperback, march 1, 1984 please retry. He is completely committed to expressing with clarity and directness the wit, irony and depth of schuberts masterpiece. He was the older brother of dietrich fischerdieskau. Dietrich fischerdieskau bassbaritone short biography. Buy dietrich fischerdieskaus album titled schubert. The fischer dieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand.
Please limit discussion to improvement of this article. Books by dietrich fischerdieskau author of the fischer. As a musician of our day martin fischer dieskau eschews overspecialization. Dietrich fischerdieskau obituary music the guardian. The words of nearly all the schubert songs standchen d9574 excepted are to be found in the the fischerdieskau book of lieder gollancz. Listen to your favorite songs from dietrich fischerdieskau.
Baritone dietrich fischerdieskau has had an intimate association with schuberts songs hes the only singer to have recorded all of them for dg and hes recorded at least six different versions of winterreise over the years. 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. Martin fischer dieskau knows how hard it is to gauge the worth of a serious conductor. The original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes and george bird. This book seems to have been impelled largely by fischerdieskaus enthusiasm for the manche schone perle, as heine might have put it, which. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by bird, george, dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes. He was one of the most recorded classical singers in recording history. But it is an ideal companion for anyone who enjoys listening to this sort of music. It should come as no great surprise that the musician dietrich fischerdieskau, singer of lieder and. This page is not a forum for general discussion about dietrich fischerdieskau.
The late, legendary baritone dietrich fischerdieskau has a unique position in the history of musical interpretation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Autumn journey schubert recital 2007 starring dietrich fischerdieskau on dvd and bluray. Other cds in the fischerdieskau edition include one with lieder based on themes from greek antiquity, always a popular subject in 19th century germany. Helmuth rilling dietrich fischerdieskau sings bach. His command of the structure of the piece is combined with surefire technique. Fischerdieskaus family background was rooted in what might be called the professional middle class of teachers, doctors, architects, and clergymen.
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. Fischerdieskaus singing of the abschied farewell normally sung by a mezzo is a revelation in this famous vienna recording under leonard bernstein. 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. Will no doubt become the standard liederresource for the englishspeaking world. This was one of fischerdieskaus best albums in the lp era and the transfer to cd is just as collectible. Check out dietrich fischer dieskau on amazon music. He is widely considered to have been the finest modern interpreter of german lieder, and his extensive operatic career was noted for fine musicianship and powerful. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischer dieskau, george bird, richard stokes, dietrich fischer dieskau on. 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.
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