Benjamin Appl - Schubert: Wigmore Hall Live (2016)

Outstanding German baritone Benjamin Appl joins forces with Graham Johnson, one of the world s leading Schubertians, for an exciting recital. Through the course of this programme we explore the full expressive gamut of some of Schubert s finest Lieder, recorded live in concert at Wigmore Hall. From the tenderness of Am Bach im Frühling to the dramatic story-telling in Der Zwerg and the tranquility of Im Abendrot , Schubert s unparalleled depiction of human emotion is captured in unique clarity. Benjamin Appl graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and now continues his studies with Rudolf Piernay. He had the great fortune to be mentored by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Appl joined the BBC New Generation Artists scheme from 2014 until 2016, and was an ECHO Rising Stars artist for the 2015/16 season. Recital appearances include Graham Johnson s Young Songmakers Almanac in London and his debut at Carnegie Hall 2014. Benjamin s many appearances with the Schubertiade Festival include a Liederabend , accompanied by Helmut Deutsch, and performances of 'Die schöne Müllerin' with Martin Stadtfeld and Graham Johnson.

Tracklist:
01. Am Bach im Fruhling, D361
02. Der Wanderer an den Mond, D870
03. Im Freien, D880
04. Geheimes, D719
05. Das Lied im Gru?nen, D917
06. Fischerweise, D881
07. Verklärung, D59
08. An den Tod, D518
09. Der Zwerg, D771
10. An die Leier, D737
11. Gruppe aus dem Tartarus, D583
12. Memnon, D541
13. Alinde, D904
14. Der Kampf, D594
15. Die Gebu?sche, D646
16. Im Abendrot, D799
17. Wiedersehn, D855
18. Die Taubenpost, D965a