Die Schöne Müllerin
Canadian tenor Michael Schade approaches Schubert's Die Schöne Müllerin with the vocal authority and dramatic sensitivity of his operatic background. This 2005 CBC Records release presents the complete 20-song cycle detailing a young miller's hopeless love with touching humanity. Schade's voice combines lyrical beauty with interpretive depth—his portrayal progresses convincingly from hope through heartbreak. The piano accompaniment is supportive throughout, allowing Schade to carry the narrative arc. The inclusion of text translations suggests the recording acknowledges listeners beyond traditional lieder specialists. For those exploring Schubert's song cycles for the first time, or seeking an emotionally direct reading of this beloved work, Schade's interpretation offers both immediate engagement and genuine artistry.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Opera |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | CBC Records |
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | Canada |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Das Wandern / Wandering / Le Plaisir De Voyager 2:37
2. Wohin? / Where To? / Où Me Mènes-tu? 2:21
3. Halt! / Wait! / Halte! 1:33
4. Danksagung An Den Bach / Thanking The Stream / Remerciements Au Ruisseau 2:47
5. Am Feierabend / At The End Of A Day's Work / L'Heure Du Repos 2:35
6. Der Neugierige / The Curious Man / Le Curieux 4:20
7. Ungeduld / Impatience / Impatience 2:30
8. Morgengruß / Morning Greeting / Salut Du Matin 4:12
9. Des Müllers Blumen / The Miller's Flowers / Les Fleurs Du Meunier 3:13
10. Tränenregen / Raining Tears / Pluie De Larmes 3:50
11. Mein! / Mine! / Mienne! 2:05
12. Pause / Interlude / Pause 5:13
13. Mit Dem Grünen Lautenbande / The Lute's Green Ribbon / Le Luth Au Ruban Vert 1:55
14. Der Jäger / The Hunter / Le Chasseur 1:04
15. Eifesucht Und Stolz / Jealousy And Pride / Jalousie Et Fierté 1:37
16. Die Liebe Farbe / The Beloved Color / La Bonne Couleur 4:29
17. Die Böse Farbe / The Hateful Color / La Méchante Couleur 2:12
18. Trockne Blumen / Whitered Flowers / Les Fleurs Séchées 3:54
19. Der Müller Und Der Bach / The Miller And The Stream / Le Meunier Et Le Ruisseau 4:10
20. Des Baches Wiegenlied / The Stream's Lullaby / La Berceuse Du Ruisseau 7:36
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