Courageous Embrace of Life
Lebensmuth (Courage) is the final episode of Signum Quartett’s acclaimed Franz Schubert trilogy, in which early and late string quartets are combined with song arrangements created by the group’s violist Xandi van Dijk.
Schubert’s First String Quartet in G Minor, written when he was 13, already reveals his inclination to bold and unexpected moves. His last String Quartet in G major, D. 887 veers between a profound examination of personal trauma and a blazing triumph over adversity, and it is this resilience of spirit which is further highlighted by songs such as ‘An die Musik’ and ‘Lebensmuth’, pieces that courageously embrace life and all the beauty it offers.
This album was recorded at the Sendesaal Broadcast Hall in Bremer, Germany on December 5-9, 2022.
Signum Quartett
Florian Donderer – Violin
Annette Walther – Violin
Xandi van Dijk – Viola
Thomas Schmitz – Cello
Tracklist
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Additional information
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| SKU | PTC5187042 |
| Qualities | DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 24 Bit, WAV 384 kHz, WAV 192 kHz, WAV 96 kHz |
| Channels | 2ch Stereo, 5 Channel Surround Sound, 2ch Stereo & 5ch Surround |
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| Producer | Sebastian Stein |
| Recording Location | This album was recorded at the Sendesaal Broadcast Hall in Bremer, Germany on December 5-9, 2022 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2023 |
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The four members of the Signum Quartett: Florian Donderer (Violin), Annette Walther (Violin), Xandi van Dijk (Viola and arranger), and Thomas Schmitz (Cello) use Schubert’s music to tell the complex story of a, during his short lifetime, under-valued composer.
The title ‘Courage’ is indeed the right choice: Schubert never got anything nor anywhere, if it weren’t for courageously following his many ideas against all odds. The final instalment of the ‘Trilogy’ captures, like before, the gist of the vicissitudes of Schubert’s life marvelously well in a wonderful and well-selected mix, beginning with his first and ending with the final, 15thString Quartet, interspersed with fine arrangements of some of his many Songs.
It is said that the violin comes closest to the human voice. Florian Donderer proves it. With the title fragment ‘Lebensmuth’ in the middle, the song selection is the icing on the cake of a program that should appeal to all fans of ‘Schwammerl’, the Little Mushroom.
Roman Hinke’s liner notes give more and more detailed information, well worth reading.
We must accept that the Sendesaal in Bremen does not have the equipment to record in the highest possible resolution, as the Signum Quartett deserves. Native DSD’s technical wizardry provides an upgrade of choice.
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