Beethoven, Krufft, Lachner Christoph Prégardien, Andreas Staier - Lieder

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Review by Shar Keshi

Lieder by Beethoven, Krufft, Lachner: A Timeless Dive into Romantic Reverie Let’s cut to the chase—this album is a gem. Released in 1999 under TELDEC (Europe's treasure trove of classical music), Lieder brings together two heavyweights: Christoph Prégardien on tenor vocals and Andreas Staier tickling the ivories of his fortepiano like it owes him money. The genre? Classical with a capital C. The style? Oh-so-Romantic. It’s like stepping into an old painting where everyone wears waistcoats but somehow still feels relatable. The tracklist reads like poetry itself—names like "An Den Mond," "Die Meerfrau," and "Des Mädchens Klage" just drip with drama. But let me zoom in on two tracks that stuck to my brain like gum under a concert hall seat. First up: “Eine Liebe.” From the first note, you’re hooked. Prégardien’s voice here isn’t just singing; it’s storytelling. His tone has this raw vulnerability, like he’s whispering secrets only you can hear. Meanwhile, Staier’s fortepiano dances around him like a mischievous shadow. There’s something about how they blend—it’s not perfect perfection, if that makes sense. It’s human. You feel every ounce of longing in those lyrics without even needing translations (though Google helped). By the end, I was ready to write bad love poems again. Guilty as charged. Then there’s “Der Wunde Ritter”, which hits different. This one’s darker, moodier—a vibe shift from the dreamy opener. Staier lays down these brooding chords that sound like storm clouds gathering over a castle ruin. And Prégardien? Dude sounds haunted. Like, legit ghost-in-the-attic levels of haunted. He doesn’t just sing—he embodies. Halfway through, I forgot I was listening to a recording and started imagining candlelit dungeons. Yeah, it’s that cinematic. What strikes me most about this album is its intimacy. These aren’t songs meant for stadiums or fireworks displays. They’re for quiet moments when the world feels too loud. Whether it’s the tender ache of unrequited love or the bittersweet beauty of nostalgia, each track pulls at strings you didn’t know existed. And honestly, isn’t that what great art does? Makes you sit back and go, “Huh. Weird.” Because life is weird. Love is weird. And sometimes, weird works. So, grab yourself a cuppa tea, dim the lights, and hit play. Just don’t blame me if you start crying during “Wonne der Wehmut.” That one sneaks up on ya. Also, fun fact: no dragons were harmed in the making of this review. Probably.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
An Den Mond2:03
Eine Liebe1:02
Der Wunde Ritter3:17
Fließ Hinab, Mein Stilles Leben2:16
Im Mai2:08
Wonne der Wehmut Op. 83, 11:58
Serenade3:25
Der Abend4:26
Die Einsame Träne3:46
Neue Liebe, Neues Leben, Op. 75, 22:31
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 9812:47
Sängerfahrt, Op. 33
Ein Traumbild3:33
Die Badende Elfe2:37
Lebenslied2:48
Die Meerfrau3:19
Die Bergstimme2:22
Bey Einer Rose2:54
Wasserfahrt1:52
Des Mädchens Klage5:11

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Catalog Numbers

3984-21473-2

Labels

TELDEC

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Formats

  • CD
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Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Teldec Classics International GmbH
Copyright (c)Teldec Classics International GmbH
Recorded AtDeutschlandRadio

Credits

RoleCredit
FortepianoAndreas Staier
Tenor VocalsChristoph Prégardien

Notes

  • World Premiere Recording (1-4, 6-16)
  • Recording location: DeutschlandRadio, Cologne - July 1998

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 6 3984-21473-2 3
  • Label Code: LC 6019
  • SPARS Code: DDD

About Beethoven, Krufft, Lachner Christoph Prégardien, Andreas Staier

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German composer and pianist, born in 1770 (baptized 17 December 1770) in Bonn, Germany and died 26 March 1827 in Vienna, Austria. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music. Beethoven led Viennese Classicism to its highest development and paved the way for Romantic music. Beethoven was the eldest son of a singer in the Kapelle of the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne and grandson of the Archbishop's Kapellmeister. He moved in 1792 to Vienna, where he had some lessons from Haydn and others, quickly establishing himself as a remarkable keyboard-player and original composer. By 1815 increasing deafness made public performance impossible and accentuated existing eccentricities of character, patiently tolerated by a series of rich patrons and his royal pupil the Archduke Rudolph. Beethoven did much to enlarge the possibilities of music and widen the horizons of later generations of composers. To his contemporaries he was sometimes a controversial figure, making heavy demands on listeners both by the length and by the complexity of his writing, as he explored new fields of music.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact about the album *Lieder*: The 1999 release features two powerhouse musicians, Christoph Prégardien and Andreas Staier, who bring Romantic-era songs to life. What makes it special is Staier’s use of a fortepiano—an early version of the modern piano. This instrument gives the music an authentic, intimate feel that connects listeners directly to Europe's 19th-century soundscapes. Tracks like "An Die Ferne Geliebte" and "Neue Liebe, Neues Leben" highlight Beethoven’s genius, blending emotion with intricate melodies. It’s like stepping back in time while hearing these timeless voices and notes intertwine.