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Schubert's Hope: A Baritone's Poetic Journey
16 Apr
Summary
- Samuel Hasselhorn releases an all-Schubert album titled 'Hoffnung'.
- The album features Schubert's songs from 1826, reflecting optimism.
- Hasselhorn's diction and Bushakevitz's phrasing create intimate performances.
German baritone Samuel Hasselhorn presents 'Hoffnung,' an album dedicated to the songs of Franz Schubert, recorded with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz. This release is part of a project to record all of Schubert's songs ahead of the 2028 bicentenary of his death. The songs chosen for 'Hoffnung' stem from 1826, a year marked by Schubert's optimistic outlook.
The album opens with 'Im Freien,' a six-minute celebration of nocturnal beauty. Hasselhorn's clear diction and Bushakevitz's sensitive phrasing infuse the performance with deep intimacy. Throughout the disc, Hasselhorn demonstrates remarkable vocal agility, navigating both dark, rich tones and light, airy upper registers with ease.
From lyrical pieces such as 'Alinde' and 'Im Frühling' to more dramatic selections like 'Über Wildemann,' Hasselhorn's performances reveal a nuanced interpretation. He even revitalizes well-known songs like 'Who is Silvia?' and 'Hark! Hark! The Lark,' originally set to Shakespearean texts.
