For Dieter: Hommage a Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (CD + Book)
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Label: Alpha
Cat No: ALPHA1131
Format: CD + Book
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 23rd May 2025
Contents
Works
Songs (3), op.45Lieder und Gesange (9), op.32
» no.9 Wie bist du, meine Konigin
Songs and Proverbs of William Blake, op.74 » no.5 Proverb 3
War Requiem, op.66 » Bugles sang, saddening the evening air
Beau SoirDie Heimkehr
Mutterns Hande
Sesenheim Heidenroslein
Der Spielmann, op.22
» no.1 Aus Schmerzen und Freuden geboren
Lieder (3), op.3 » no.2 Wehmut
Nocturnes (2), op.1 » no.1
Vater braucht eine FrauEinfache Lieder (6), op.9
» no.4 Liebesbriefchen (A Little Love-Letter)
Ich bin nur ein armer WandergesellRuckerts Gedichte, op.62, Book I
» no.4 Susses Begrabnis
Ach, die Augen sind es wiederGedichte (5) von Paul Celan
» no.3 Tenebrae
An die Laute, D905An die Musik, D547
An mein Klavier, D342
Die Gotter Griechenlands, D677
Liebhaber in allen Gestalten, D558
Lieder (3), op.12
» no.2 Liebst du um Schonheit
Gedichte (6) und Requiem, op.90 » no.7 Requiem
Sylvelin, op.55 no.1Romances (6), op.6
» no.6 None but the Lonely Heart
Lieder (6) to poems by J. Eichendorff » no.5 Des Kindes Schlaf
Lieder (6), op.15 » no.1 Meine Lieder, meine Sange
AndenkenItalienisches Liederbuch (Italian Songbook)
» no.33 Sterb' ich, so hullt in Blumen meine Glieder
Artists
Benjamin Appl (baritone)James Baillieu (piano)
Works
Songs (3), op.45Lieder und Gesange (9), op.32
» no.9 Wie bist du, meine Konigin
Songs and Proverbs of William Blake, op.74 » no.5 Proverb 3
War Requiem, op.66 » Bugles sang, saddening the evening air
Beau SoirDie Heimkehr
Mutterns Hande
Sesenheim Heidenroslein
Der Spielmann, op.22
» no.1 Aus Schmerzen und Freuden geboren
Lieder (3), op.3 » no.2 Wehmut
Nocturnes (2), op.1 » no.1
Vater braucht eine FrauEinfache Lieder (6), op.9
» no.4 Liebesbriefchen (A Little Love-Letter)
Ich bin nur ein armer WandergesellRuckerts Gedichte, op.62, Book I
» no.4 Susses Begrabnis
Ach, die Augen sind es wiederGedichte (5) von Paul Celan
» no.3 Tenebrae
An die Laute, D905An die Musik, D547
An mein Klavier, D342
Die Gotter Griechenlands, D677
Liebhaber in allen Gestalten, D558
Lieder (3), op.12
» no.2 Liebst du um Schonheit
Gedichte (6) und Requiem, op.90 » no.7 Requiem
Sylvelin, op.55 no.1Romances (6), op.6
» no.6 None but the Lonely Heart
Lieder (6) to poems by J. Eichendorff » no.5 Des Kindes Schlaf
Lieder (6), op.15 » no.1 Meine Lieder, meine Sange
AndenkenItalienisches Liederbuch (Italian Songbook)
» no.33 Sterb' ich, so hullt in Blumen meine Glieder
Artists
Benjamin Appl (baritone)James Baillieu (piano)
About
Baritone Benjamin Appl pays tribute to his mentor, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, whose centenary we celebrate in 2025. “The first time I heard his voice was at school when I was twelve. In 2009, I applied for his master class at the Schubertiade in Schwarzenberg which was the start of a long and transformative relationship. I was fortunate to work with him on my entire repertoire over countless hours in his homes in Berlin and Berg.”
This album, a CD-book of 140 pages with personal text written by Appl alongside numerous previously unpublished photos and letters, offers us a glimpse into who Fischer-Dieskau was as a person, outside of his obvious public successes and accolades. The repertoire in this touching recording is structured to reflect the major stages of his life and includes compositions by family members Albert and Klaus Fischer-Dieskau, repertoire he sang as a soldier during WW2 and as a POW in Italy, commissions composed especially for him through to favourite Lieder by Schubert.
This album, a CD-book of 140 pages with personal text written by Appl alongside numerous previously unpublished photos and letters, offers us a glimpse into who Fischer-Dieskau was as a person, outside of his obvious public successes and accolades. The repertoire in this touching recording is structured to reflect the major stages of his life and includes compositions by family members Albert and Klaus Fischer-Dieskau, repertoire he sang as a soldier during WW2 and as a POW in Italy, commissions composed especially for him through to favourite Lieder by Schubert.
Sound/Video
Reviews
Presented in physical form as an elegant CD book with an interesting biographical commentary, For Dieter aims to guide us through the twists and turns of Fischer-Dieskau’s life – German prisoner of war, international success, domestic tragedy – using songs from his repertoire (or thereabouts) as illustrations. Geoff BrownThe Times
‘Hommage ŕ Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’ feels essential as a total package, partly as a case study in uniquely sustained vocal achievement. ... Whether or not Appl felt duty-bound to give back to the master with this tribute, I hope he considers this mission accomplished and goes forward to projects without such extramusical responsibility – along with pianist James Baillieu, who finds occasions to sparkle in the most modest repertoire. David Patrick StearnsGramophone June 2025
The centenary tribute that Appl has put together to his teacher with pianist James Baillieu is thoughtful and handsomely produced. The disc of 32 songs is well chosen to reflect every stage in Fischer-Dieskau’s life, from his childhood, through his years as a soldier and prisoner of war during the second world war, the steady upward curve of his career through the 1950s and 60s, to the eminence of his later years. Andrew ClementsThe Guardian 16 May 2025
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