Schubert, Matthias Goerne, Christoph Eschenbach - Die Schöne Müllerin

Review by Buddy Corbin

Die Schöne Müllerin: A Raw, Unfiltered Take on Schubert’s Masterpiece Let’s cut the crap. When you hear "Die Schöne Müllerin," you’re not just listening to music—you’re stepping into a storm of emotions. This 2009 recording by Matthias Goerne and Christoph Eschenbach isn’t some polished-over studio fluff; it’s raw, gritty, and unapologetically human. Released under Harmonia Mundi France, this album rips through Schubert’s Romantic genius like a blade through silk. First off, let’s talk about Wohin?. Damn, this track hits hard. The piano intro feels like walking down an empty forest path—simple but loaded with tension. Then Goerne comes in, his baritone voice dripping with longing. It’s not perfect—it’s better than perfect. His imperfections make it real, like he’s lived every word Wilhelm Müller wrote. You can almost smell the millstream water and feel the weight of that restless wanderer's soul. By the time Eschenbach’s fingers dance across the keys, you’re hooked. No escape. Then there’s Der Jäger. Oh man, this one punches you in the gut. It’s aggressive yet restrained, like suppressed rage bubbling under the surface. Goerne doesn’t sing—he growls, pleads, accuses. The interplay between his vocals and Eschenbach’s hammering chords is electric. If jealousy had a soundtrack, this would be it. Every note screams betrayal and insecurity. Honestly, I couldn’t stop replaying it because it pissed me off so much—in the best way possible. The production quality deserves props too. Engineer Tobias Lehmann didn’t just press record; he captured lightning in a bottle. The clarity of each note makes you feel like you’re sitting right there in the room with them. And those liner notes by Christophe Ghristi? They’re worth reading if only to understand why this album feels so damn heavy. But here’s the kicker: for all its beauty, this album leaves you unsettled. Maybe it’s the melancholy dripping from every song or the fact that these characters never find peace. Whatever it is, it sticks with you long after the last chord fades. So yeah, Die Schöne Müllerin isn’t just another classical album—it’s a punch to the chest. Listen to it alone at night with headphones. Let it mess you up a little. Because sometimes, art needs to hurt to mean something. Who knew heartbreak could sound this good?

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Artist: Schubert, Matthias Goerne, Christoph Eschenbach
Album: Die Schöne Müllerin

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2009

Rating: 3.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Morgengruß	5:07
Der Neugierige	5:19
Danksagung An Den Bach	2:19
Der Müller Und Der Bach	4:47
Die Liebe Farbe	5:12
Des Müllers Blumen	3:34
Die Böse Fabe	2:02
Der Jäger	1:09
Mit Dem Grünen Lautenbande	1:49
Das Wandern	2:42
Trockne Blumen	4:53
Die Schöne Müllerin (Op.25 D.795)
Des Baches Wiegenlied	9:18
Wohin?	2:43
Mein!	2:15
Eifersucht Und Stolz	1:30
Halt!	1:26
Pause	5:29
Am Feierabend	2:07
Ungeduld	2:33
Tränenregen	4:49

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Catalog Numbers

HMC 901995

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Harmonia Mundi, Harmonia Mundi France

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Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Harmonia Mundi
Recorded At	Teldex Studio, Berlin
Glass Mastered At	Sony DADC

Credits

Role	Credit
Baritone Vocals	Matthias Goerne
Composed By	Franz Schubert
Cover	Martha Griebler
Edited By	René Möller
Engineer	Tobias Lehmann
Liner Notes	Christophe Ghristi
Photography By	Eric Brissaud, Marco Borggreve
Piano	Christoph Eschenbach
Recording Supervisor	Martin Sauer
Words By	Wilhelm Müller

Notes

Comes in a 2-panel digipack with separate 48-page booklet
Liner notes and lyrics in French, English and German
Most information on credits, recording location and cover painting in French, some in English:
– "Enregistrment septembre 2008, Teldex Studio Berlin"
– "Couverture du livret : Martha Griebler (du livre Franz Schubert-Zeichnungen)"
– "Maquette Atelier harmonia mundi"
– "Imprimé en Autriche"
Made in Austria (on disc and back)
71'14

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 7 94881 91112 7
Barcode: 794881911127
Label Code: LC 7045
Matrix / Runout (Complete inscription): Sony DADC A0101087508-0101 14 A00 IFPI L554
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L554
Mould SID Code: IFPI 942L

About Schubert, Matthias Goerne, Christoph Eschenbach

Born: 1797-01-31 (Himmelpfortgrund, Vienna, Austria). Died: 1828-11-19 (Vienna, Austria). Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short lifetime, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre, including more than 600 secular vocal works (mainly lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music and a large body of piano and chamber music.

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that *Die Schöne Müllerin*, a masterpiece by Franz Schubert, tells a poetic story of love and heartbreak entirely through song? Released in 2009 by Harmonia Mundi, this version features the rich baritone voice of Matthias Goerne and the delicate piano work of Christoph Eschenbach. The lyrics, penned by Wilhelm Müller, follow a young miller who falls in love with a girl but ultimately faces rejection. Each track paints vivid emotions, from joy to despair, making it feel like an intimate journey. Fun detail: the album cover was designed by Martha Griebler, adding another layer of artistry to this timeless Romantic classic.