The late, legendary baritone dietrich fischerdieskau has a unique position in the history of musical interpretation. Dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard stokes. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Shortly thereafter, fischer dieskau also sang under the direction of benjamin britten in concert performances and a recording of schumanns scenes from goethes faust, a longneglected work. May 18, 2012 baritone dietrich fischerdieskau often cited as one of the greatest and most influential singers of the 20th century died near starnberg, germany this morning at age 86. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischerdieskau, george bird, richard. Listen to your favorite songs from dietrich fischerdieskau. He was one of the most recorded classical singers in recording history. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischerdieskau. The fischerdieskau book of lieder is a beautifully produced book, and although a paperback, a pleasure to heft in the hand.
Although arguably slightly past his peak in the recording of the latter, fischerdieskau was at the height of his career when. Buy dietrich fischerdieskaus album titled schubert. Buy the fischerdieskau book of lieder 1st edition by dietrich fischerdieskau, richard stokes, george bird isbn. Fischerdieskau article about fischerdieskau by the. Fischerdieskaus lesser known but important work in opera is commemorated by an arias disc dg 4635192 jjj. Winterreise to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. One of the monuments of 20thcentury recording history was the great german baritone dietrich fischerdieskaus traversal of all the schubert lieder suitable for male voice. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight dietrich fischer dieskau, george bird, richard stokes, dietrich fischer dieskau on. Winterreise dietrich fischer dieskau at musicians friend. Despite that deplorable economy, this cd is a good memento of the younger fischerdieskau and a good bargain, which is bound to give great pleasure. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight paperback august 1, 1995 by dietrich fischerdieskau compiler, introduction, george bird translator, richard stokes translator 4. Fischer dieskau was engaged and sang, for 30 years, at the berlin stadtische oper, known after 1961 as the berlin deutsche operin west berlin. To many, he was considered the greatest liedersinger of the 20th century, setting new standards and influencing a whole generation. Possessed of a sensitive voice capable of a wide variety of range and expression, fischerdieskau was the 20th cent.
This new translation of the original texts of over 750 songs allows the reader to follow, line by line, the english directly opposite the german. He is widely considered to have been the finest modern interpreter of german lieder, and his extensive operatic career was noted for fine musicianship and powerful. Click on the button to go to the page where you can download the music at the end of each line you find more information about the music of that specific performer. The words of nearly all the schubert songs standchen d9574 excepted are to be found in the the fischerdieskau book of lieder gollancz. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Dietrich fischerdieskau december 7, 2012 offered for the first time complete on cd, here is dietrich fischerdieskaus christmas album, christmas songs, full of original choices. Original texts of 750 songs in german limelight 1st limelight ed by dietrich fischerdieskau isbn. He was married to irmgard poppen until her death in 1963 and to ruth leuwerik from 1965 to 1967 divorced. The magisterial german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, whom i memorialize at the beginning of my column in this weeks new yorker, made almost too. Dietrich fischerdieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. May 29, 2012 the magisterial german baritone dietrich fischerdieskau, whom i memorialize at the beginning of my column in this weeks new yorker, made almost too many recordings to count. From the acknowledged master interpreter of lieder, this is a personal selection of more than 750 german artsong texts arranged with new english translations on facing pages, enabling the listenerreader to follow the texts line by line. May 18, 2012 berg on starnberg lake, bavaria, germany the german bassbaritone, albert dietrich fischer dieskau dfd, is the youngest of three sons from his fathers second marriage. Please limit discussion to improvement of this article.
The german baritone dietrich fischer dieskau died ten days short of his 87th birthday. Will no doubt become the standard liederresource for the englishspeaking world. Franz schubert, dietrich fischerdieskau, gerald moore. Lieder box set dietrich fischerdieskau on allmusic 2005 there are recordings no one should be without. The fischerdieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischerdieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
It is well organised with good indexes and with poem and translation on the same page very useful when following the text while listening to a performance. The works included span music history from monteverdi to part, in performances by some of the worlds most highly respected musicians. Dietrich fischerdieskau, author of tristan and isolde libretto, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. German lyric baritone and conductor, born 28 may 1925 in berlin, germany, died 18 may 2012 in berg, germany. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight paperback dietrich fischerdieskau. May 18, 2012 dietrich fischer dieskau, the distinguished german baritone, has died aged 86. His command of the structure of the piece is combined with surefire technique. Fischer dieskau synonyms, fischer dieskau pronunciation, fischer dieskau translation, english dictionary definition of fischer dieskau. Le baryton dietrich fischerdieskau, une des grandes voix du siecle, est mort jeudi. The original texts of over 750 songs, translated by richard stokes. You may wish to ask factual questions about dietrich fischerdieskau at the reference desk, discuss relevant wikipedia policy at the village pump, or ask for help at the help desk. Other cds in the fischerdieskau edition include one with lieder based on themes from greek antiquity, always a popular subject in 19th century germany. During a career that spanned nearly five decades, dietrich fischer dieskau established himself as one of the most accomplished performing artists of the twentieth century. Fischerdieskaus diction renders the need of printed texts superfluous, but it would have been nice to have full texts and translations.
Martin fischerdieskau knows how hard it is to gauge the worth of a serious conductor. The fischer dieskau book of lieder by dietrich fischer dieskau, 978087949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dietrich fischerdieskau s most popular book is the fischerdieskau book of lieder. My collection includes the song texts in german, but, alas, does not have english translations. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight george bird. Fischerdieskau synonyms, fischerdieskau pronunciation, fischerdieskau translation, english dictionary definition of fischerdieskau. He gave his first song recital as a 22yearold, and the next year made his debut as posa in verdis don carlos at the.
He was greatly admired for his interpretive insights and the noteperfect control of the tonal qualities and shadings of his voice. Dietrich fischerdieskau has 29 books on goodreads with 240 ratings. The original texts of over seven hundred and fifty songs limelight kindle edition by bird, george, dietrich. Dietrich fischer dieskau was born in berlin on may 28, 1925.
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Dietrich fischerdieskau 28 may 1925 18 may 2012 was a german lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous lieder performers of the postwar period, best known as a singer of franz schuberts lieder, particularly winterreise of which his recordings with accompanist gerald moore and jorg demus are still critically acclaimed half a century after their release. Fischer dieskau s family background was rooted in what might be called the professional middle class of teachers, doctors, architects, and clergymen. I needed to know something of the texts and thus turned to the fischerdieskau book. His protean career was surely unique, as he sang and recorded more vocal music than any who came before. Dietrich fischerdieskau schubert gerald moore winterreise.
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