06 Schubert - Agnus Dei

03 Schubert - Credo

01-02 Schubert - Kyrie a Gloria

04-05 Schubert - Sanctus a Benedictus

Liza Monet _Ave Maria remix Ft. Schubert & Arca

"1. Das Wandern" from "Die Schöne Müllerin / These Fevered Days" by Johannes Maria Staud

Schubert's classic song is here sung in a rare Yiddish version, to a text by poet Moyshe Leyb Halpern. In this new recording, it is performed by bass-baritone Marc Berman. A favorite of many an opera singer, "Schubert's Serenade" has also been recorded by Jussi Björling, Beniamino Gigli, Giuseppe DiStefano, Fritz Wunderlich, Richard Tauber, Hans Hotter, Thomas Quasthoff, Bryn Terfel, and, of course, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, among others. 

 "Ständchen" is the fourth song in Franz Schubert's (1797-1828) final song cycle, "Schwanengesang" (Swan Song). The original German text to "Ständchen" was written by poet Ludwig Rellstab (1799-1860), as were all of the first seven songs of the cycle.

Interestingly, during this period, the last phase of his short life, Schubert also wrote an arrangement of Psalm 92 in its original Hebrew text for baritone and choir. The baritone was the Cantor and famed synagogue music composer Solomon Sulzer. 

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Moyshe Leyb Halpern (1886–1932) was a Yiddish poet. After first writing in German, Halpern switched to Yiddish in 1907. He emigrated to New York in 1908. 

Halpern  was part of a group of Yiddish modernist poets referred to as "Di Yunge" (the Young Ones). He died of a heart attack at only forty-six. 

The Yiddish text of "Schubert's Famous Serenade," which was the title under which the sheet music was published in 1914, is not typical of Halpern's work. He generally wrote free verse. In contrast, his text for "Serenade" is traditional rhymed poetry. 

 Born in Zlotshev, Galicia (now Ukraine), Halpern emigrated to New York in 1908. He seems to have been an irascible and uncompromising man who had difficulty maintaining steady employment. Consequently, he barely eked out a living.  He wrote for various publications, and never for very long.

Nonetheless, his poetic abilities were well-esteemed in Yiddish cultural circles. Indeed, it might be said that his rigid nature gave Halpern’s  poetry a certain integrity. He was also a talented graphic artist. 



"Ständchen" (Serenade) by Franz Schubert.  Beautiful Classical Music. Sung in Yiddish. Marc Berman

Schubert wrote many songs, but "An Die Musik ("To Music") is one of the most beloved. This recording appears to be the only one in Yiddish. It is sung here by bass-baritone Marc Berman.

The original German version has been recorded many times, by opera singers Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Elly Ameling, Bryn Terfel, Gerald Finley, Julian Prégardien, Hans Hotter, Christa Ludwig, Janet Baker, Hermann Prey, Victoria de los Ángeles and Fritz Wunderlich, among others.

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Franz Schubert (1797-1828) wrote  "An Die Musik" in 1817, to a poem by Franz von Schober. The score was published in 1827, not long before  Schubert's untimely death. 

The Yiddish text featured on this recording is by the singer. 

Franz von Schober (1796-1882) was a  rather dissolute minor poet. He also attempted several other occupations, including acting. Von Schober was a close friend of Schubert.

"An Die Musik" by Franz Schubert.  Beautiful Song. Sung in Yiddish. Classical Music. Marc Berman

This is my cover of Liszt - Soirée de Vienne No. 6 (Valse Caprice)

Liszt - Soirée de Vienne No. 6, Allegro con Strepito

Schubert: Op . 960 Sonata II.

The Charming Story Behind Schubert's "Atzenbrugger Dances"
This collection of dances is more than just a series of compositions; it is a musical testament to friendship, summer retreats, and the convivial culture of the "Schubertiaden."

The name "Atzenbrugger Tänze" did not originate with Schubert himself but was established over time due to the music's close connection to the composer's stays at Atzenbrugg Castle in Lower Austria. These country gatherings in the 1820s were a welcome escape from city life in Vienna, providing a backdrop for carefree days filled with music, dancing, and literary readings.

The six dances on this album are a collection drawn from two of Schubert's larger cycles of dances, which explains their composition dates. All of them originate from the period around the summer of 1821, a time when Schubert is known to have been at Atzenbrugg with his circle of friends. The pieces masterfully capture the cheerful and lighthearted atmosphere of those summer days.

These gatherings, known as "Schubertiaden," were intimate, private events. In contrast to grand public concerts, the focus here was on the shared experience of art and friendship. Schubert, who was not a passionate dancer himself, would often sit at the piano for hours, improvising Ländler and waltzes for the delight of his dancing friends. Drawings by his friends, like Leopold Kupelwieser, immortalize the idyllic and joyful mood of these country parties.

This music, therefore, is a direct echo of a happy and creative period in the composer's life. It invites the listener on a brief journey back in time to an Austrian Biedermeier summer, filled with the sounds of a young genius and the warmth of his friendships. This is music created not for the concert hall, but for the moment and for a small circle of kindred spirits—an intimate glimpse into the world of Franz Schubert.

Six Atzenbrugger Dances

Atzenbrugger Dance No.6, C-major, D365, op. 9

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Franz-Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No.6, C-major, D365, op.9

Atzenbrugger Dance No.1, E-major, D145, op.18

Franz Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No.1, E-major, D145, op.18

Atzenbrugger Dance No. 3, D-major, D365, op.9

Franz Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No. 3, D-major, D365, op.9

Atzenbrugger Dance No.4, A-major, D145, op.18

Franz Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No.4, A-major, D145, op.18

Atzenbrugger Dance No.2, B-major, D145, op.18

Franz Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No.2, B-major, D145, op.18

Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 20 (in a lower octave)

Schubert: "Ave Maria" - promotional edit

🎧 Nota a Danisa Alesandroni en FM Diamante (95.7 FM)
En el marco de la difusión del concierto “La Muerte y La Doncella”, que se presentará el próximo 18 de julio de 2025 en el Teatro 3 de Febrero de Paraná, compartimos esta entrevista realizada a Danisa Alesandroni en Diamante FM (95.7 FM), la emisora local de Entre Ríos.

Durante la charla, la directora de Camerata Rosario habló sobre la vida de Franz Schubert y profundizó en los aspectos más relevantes de su obra La Muerte y la Doncella, en la versión orquestal que será interpretada en este concierto. Un acercamiento reflexivo a la música, el contexto histórico y las ideas que atraviesan esta impactante composición.

🎻 Entradas disponibles en @tickea.ar y en boletería del teatro.



La Muerte y La Doncella - Nota de Danisa Alesandroni – FM Diamante FM

Schubert: Moment Musical No. 3 in F minor, Allegro moderato (D. 780, Op. 94)

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