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ALPHA1088
Originally recorded in July 2023
Classical
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Passion, solitude, nostalgia, the pain of the world, flight, death — these are the typical themes of Romanticism. Konstantin Krimmel has already explored this era of extreme emotion in Saga, his first recital album (Alpha549). Now, with collaborative pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz, he plunges even deeper into this cosmos. "I simply love telling stories. Even as a child, I loved listening to old legends and tales", says Krimmel, who is indeed a fabulous storyteller-singer. The two artists have chosen here to compare songs by Franz Schubert and Carl Loewe that embody these great themes. The two composers, both masters of the Lied, had very different destinies: Loewe lived to be 72 years old, more than twice as old as Schubert, who had died aged 31.
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Reviews
Editor’s Choice – October 2024
“…At the heart of the album is Loewe’s haunting Geisterleben (Ghostly Life), a true gem that deserves to be heard more often. Spinning out a silvery line, Krimmel draws the listener slowly down into the earthy decay of this long buried lover. It’s followed by a mesmerising account of Schubert’s Am Bach im Fruhling (By the brook in spring), the voice drained of life, its dynamics artfully hushed. Like all of this excellent disc, there’s a boldness and artistic rationale to Krimmel’s approach that makes one eager to hear more.” ****½
“… Loewe’s output remains something of a rarity, and having a supremely curated rendition of the shamefully neglected “Meerfahrt” makes the Alpha label’s production already worth a listen or two. Krimmel and Carl Loewe, one may find, are kindred spirits!”
Recording of the Month
“… these are intelligent, sensitive performances in which Krimmel and Bushakevitz as one … A gem.”
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