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Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Jennifer Partridge, Ian Partridge
Spirit of Love: Ian Partridge Sings Favourite Songs by Schubert
Genres: Pop, Classical

Track Listings (24) - Disc #1
1. Geist der Liebe ('Wer bist du'), song for voice & piano, D. 233 (Op. posth. 118/1)
2. Wandrers Nachtlied ('Der du von dem Himmel bist'), song for voice & piano, D. 224 (Op. 4/3)
3. An den Mond ('Fullest Wieder Busch und Tal'), song for voice & piano, D. 259
4. Lachen und Weinen, song for voice & piano, D. 777 (Op. 59/4)
5. An die untergehende Sonne ('Sonne, du sinkst'), song for voice & piano, D. 457, Op. 44
6. Der Fischer ('Das Wasser rauscht'), song for voice & piano, D. 225 (Op. 5/3)
7. An den Mond ('Guess, lieber Mond'), song for voice & piano, D. 193 (Op. 57/3)
8. Geheimnis ('Sag an,...'), song for voice & piano, D. 491
9. Schwanengesang (Swan Song), song cycle for voice & piano, D. 957: No. 9, Ihr Bild
10. Schwanengesang (Swan Song), song cycle for voice & piano, D. 957: No. 10, Das Fischerm?dchen
11. Die Sterne ('Wie blitzen die Sternen') for voice & piano, D. 939 (Op. 96/1)
12. Schwanengesang (Swan Song), song cycle for voice & piano, D. 957: No. 1, Liebesbotschaft
13. Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen ('Ruh'n in Frieden alle Seelen'), song for voice & piano, D. 343
14. Geheimes ('?ber meines Liebchens ?ugeln'), song for voice & piano, D. 719 (Op. 14/2)
15. Hoffnung I ('Es reden und tr?umen die Menschen viel'), song for voice & piano, D. 251
16. Schwanengesang (Swan Song), song cycle for voice & piano, D. 957: No. 14, Die Taubenpost
17. An die Laute ('Leiser, leiser, kleine Laute'), song for voice & piano, D. 905 (Op. 81/2)
18. Im Fr?hling ('Still sitz ich'), song for voice & piano, D. 882
19. Der J?ngling auf dem H?gel ('Ein J?ngling auf dem H?gel'), song for voice & piano, D. 702 (Op. 8/1)
20. Der Wanderer an den Mond ('Ich auf der Erd''), song for voice & piano, D. 870 (Op. 80/1)
21. Verkl?rung ('Lebensfunke vom Himmel'), song for voice & piano, D. 59
22. Minnelied ('Holder klingt der Vogelsang'), song for voice & piano, D. 429
23. Der Musensohn ('Durch Feld und Wald zu schweifen'), song for voice & piano, D. 764 (Op. 92/1)
24. Der J?ngling an der Quelle ('Leise, rieseln der Quell'), song for voice & piano, D. 300

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All Artists: Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Jennifer Partridge, Ian Partridge
Title: Spirit of Love: Ian Partridge Sings Favourite Songs by Schubert
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Meridian
Release Date: 10/12/1999
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 723723646422

CD Reviews

Spirits Soar!

M. Coyle | Minneapolis, MN United States | 08/20/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ian Partridge is not as well known in the US as he is in the UK, which is very unfortunate. His is the quintessential English tenor voice and it gives new meaning to the word perfection. The timbre and tone of his voice is perfectly suited for lieder singing and this new collection "Spirit Of Love" provides overwhelming testament to that. Partridge often performs with his sister, Jennifer, as his piano accompanist. Her playing provides a lovely balance to Mr. Partridge's voice. There is an intimacy between the two that comes across beautifully in this recording. Purchase this CD now and open up a new world of music for yourself!"

Partridge is stylish and experienced, but the piano part is

Santa Fe Listener | Santa Fe, NM USA | 05/16/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ian Partridge's mellifluous voice suits Schubert's songs beautifully, spinning a lyrical flow that is buoyant and sparkling. From song to song I found the interpretations appealing, although there's never a point where Partridge quite lets go of his British reticence. On the other hand, he has excellent German and total comfort in this idiom, absent Ian Bostridge's strain and fussiness.

The range of songs in this recital keeps firmly to the sunnier side of Schubert, dipping at most into a light melancholy. I think that's wise when the voice is a light tenor. My only serious objection is that the singer's accompanist, his sister Jennifer, isn't competitive with the best pianists; she plays pleasantly from bar to bar, nothing more. Ian Partridge blends seamlessly with his partner, and thankfully he isn't pulled down from his own level of artistry. With a better pianist, this would be a superlative Schubert recital instead of a very enjoyable one."