Christoph Prégardien. Michael Gees Liebst du das Dunkel?

Date & Time

Tue, May 27, 2025, 19:30

Venue

Aula der Alten Universität Heidelberg (Heidelberg)

For decades, lyric tenor Christoph Prégardien has cultivated a wide repertoire and diverse artistic activity. His vocal nobility, stylistic sensitivity, and psychological nuance make his interpretations of oratorios and song cycles exceptional. He premiered Wolfgang Rihm's song cycle "Das Rot" in 1991. Schubert's last songs form another existential counterpart.
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Keywords: Liedfestival, Vocal Music

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Musicians

Christoph Prégardien	Tenor
Michael Gees	Piano

Program

Franz Schubert	Sieben Lieder aus „Schwanengesang“ D 957, 1–7
Wolfgang Rihm	„Das Rot“. Sechs Gedichte der Karoline von Günderrode
Franz Schubert	Sechs Lieder aus „Schwanengesang“ D 957, 8–13

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