Matthias Goerne, one of the most high-profile Schubertians of his generation, presents release represents a remarkable milestone in his interpretative traversal of Schubert’s songs with his latest album for Deutsche Grammophon: The German baritone presents Franz's Schubert’s Lieder in completely new versions for voice and orchestra. The pieces were arranged by Goerne's longtime recital partner Alexander Schmalcz. The carefully assembled selection of nineteen songs includes such well-known songs as "An Silvia," "Der Tod und das Mädchen" and "Erlkönig," as well as the three sublime "Gesänge des Harfners," whose texts come from Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister" and have never before been orchestrated. The new orchestrations are brought to life by the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. "Schubert Revisited" reflects Goerne's deep sense of Schubert's unique blend of formal logic, expressive nuance and musical invention. The emotional impact of Goerne's interpretations is enriched here by the wide range of instrumental colors and textures Schmalcz brings to the album's selection of songs. “The selection of songs that I have made acquires a timbral dimension that the piano is incapable of reproducing. This does not mean that the orchestral version is better, only that it is different.”, says the singer.

Tracklist:

1. An Sylvia, D. 891 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

2. Schäfers Klagelied, D. 121 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

3. Ganymed, D. 544 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

4. Fahrt zum Hades, D. 526 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

5. Schatzgräbers Begehr, D. 761 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

6. Der Tod und das Mädchen, D. 531 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

7. Erlkönig, D. 328 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

8. Wandrers Nachtlied, D. 224 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

9. Grenzen der Menschheit, D. 716 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

10. 3 Gesänge des Harfners, D. 478 (Arr. Schmalcz)

No. 1, Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

11. 3 Gesänge des Harfners, D. 478 (Arr. Schmalcz)

No. 2, Wer nie sein Brot mit Tränen aß (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

12. 3 Gesänge des Harfners, D. 478 (Arr. Schmalcz)

No. 3, An die Türen will ich schleichen (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

13. Das Heimweh, D. 851 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

14. Pilgerweise, D. 789 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

15. Abendstern, D. 806 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

16. Alinde, D. 904 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

17. Stimme der Liebe, D. 412 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

18. Des Fischers Liebesglück, D. 933 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)

19. An die Entfernte, D. 765 (Arr. Schmalcz for Baritone and Chamber Orchestra)