Baritone Peter Harvey delivers a unique recording of Schubert's popular song-cycle Winterreise, his historically informed interpretation is further enhanced by Gary Cooper who performs on an early 19th century fortepiano.
The SACD layer is both 5.1 channel and 2-channel. The Studio Master files are 192 kHz or 88.2kHz / 24-bit.
“Harvey's suave baritone is one of the best on record.” The Sunday Times
Pizzicato
'Harveys Deutung voll eindringlicher Momente ist akribisch detailversessen...'
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Gramophone
"Peter Harvey sings with the voice of humanity."
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Audio Video Club of Atlanta
"Harvey's extreme sensitivity to sound and nuance is paralleled by his recital partner, Gary Cooper...they have succeeded admirably."
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Klassik.com
'Doch liegt gerade hier ein faszinierend eigenständiger, konsequent zu Ende geführter Ansatz für eine gültige
Deutung.'
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Bay Area Reporter
"They redefine aching beauty."
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Independent on Sunday
"Harvey's singing is all on the text..."
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Audiophile Audition
"It is beautifully captured by Linn..."
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AllMusic.com
"...this is a Winterreise not to be missed."
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BBC Music
"...intelligently thought through, and beautifully sung..."
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The Observer
"The performance bristles with musical intelligence, historical sensibility and linguistic expertise."
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Rondo Magazin
"...schiere Schönheit dieser Baritonstimme auf."
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Rondo Magazin
"...the sheer beauty of this baritone voice."
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News Shopper
"...compelling listening..."
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North London News
"...sensitively sung, deeply felt performance..."
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Financial Times
"...his reading is extremely fine..."
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International Record Review
"Harvey gives beautiful, perceptive performances..."
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Musical Pointers
"Totally engrossing...Recommended."
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