This is a special import item. It may not be in stock in the U.S. but can be ordered on request by contacting a retailer of your choice. Price is subject to change. Additional shipping and handling charges apply. Find a retailer near you.
In his later years Fortner wrote a number of compositions for specific, usually private, occasions, most to texts by major German poets. These songs from his estate are here published as a collection for the first time. The dedications are very personal and intimate, in keeping with the private realm of the compositions. The transparent, delicate piano writing, reminiscent of some of Webern's setting, is indicative of Fortner's commanding mature style • economical yet relaxed and mellow. Reiselied (Hofmannsthal) • Andenken (Eichendorff) • Ballade des
äusseren Lebens (Hofmannsthal) • Unterwelt (Heine) • In my craft or sullen art (Thomas) • Bitte (Lenau) • Eine kleine Bitte (Lenau) • Neujahrsgruss (Mörike) • Wünschelrute (Eichendorff)
Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
Series: Schott
49015581