Homage To Gerald Moore / Esoteric

“For around 40 years, Gerald Moore transformed the piano accompanist from a mere accessory to the soloist into an equal partner, making him the first choice for many artists, especially singers. In 1967, at the age of 67,

he announced his retirement from the public stage, somewhat unexpectedly. Walter Legge, who had contributed greatly to promoting Moore's career, organized a farewell program at the Royal Festival Hall (London), which

was recorded by EMI... Schwarzkopf is very self-assured here, and Fischer-Dieskau responds to the enthusiastic live audience with a touch of arrogance at times. Other contributions, especially the Schumann duets, suffer

from downward transpositions. At least Victoria de los Angeles is in charming form, and the Mendelssohn duets with her and the baritone are a delight. Moore, at times exuberant, at times thoughtful, is always present, attentive,

and never too dominant...” (Gramophone.co.uk, Alan Blyth)

Esoteric's reissue of classical music masterpieces has attracted a great deal of attention worldwide. The uncompromising commitment to restoring and remastering the original tapes, as well as the use of Hybrid Super Audio CD

technology to enhance sound quality, makes all Esoteric releases a must-have for all lovers of classical music!

Limited edition Hybrid SACD. Japanese pressing.

Recording: 
-    February 20, 1967, live at the Royal Festival Hall, London (Disc 1 & Disc 2: 1 - 4)
-    November 16 & 17, 1962, at Evangelisches Gemeindehaus, Berlin-Zehlendorf (Disc 2: 5 - 28)

Piano: Gerald Moore
Soprano: Victoria de los Angeles
Soprano: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

We recommend the use of "L'Art du Son" CD/DVD conditioner for even more sonic improvement.

Title

Hybrid-SACD 1

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
1.    La Partenza, K. 436 (Metastasio)
2.    Più non si trovano, K. 549 (Metastasio)

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
3.    Der Einsame, D. 800 (Lappe)
4.    Nachtviolen, D. 752 (Mayrhofer)
5.    Abschied ("Schwanengesang", D. 957 No. 7) (Rellstab)
6.    Im Abendrot, D. 799 (Lappe)

Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
7.    La Regata Veneziana ("Serate Musicali", No. 9) (Pepoli)
8.    La Pesca ("Serate Musicali", No. 10) (Metastasio)
9.    Duetto Buffo Di Due Gatti

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
10.    Sapphische Ode, Op. 94 No. 4 (Schmidt)
11.    Der Gang zum Liebchen, Op. 48 No. 1 (Traditional)
12.    Vergebliches Ständchen, Op. 84 No. 4 (Traditional)

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
13.    In der Nacht, Op. 74 No. 4 (Geibel)
14.    Ich denke dein, Op. 78 No. 3 (Goethe)
15.    Tanzlied, Op. 78 No. 1 (Rückert)
16.    Er und Sie, Op. 78 No. 2 (Kerner)

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)
17.    Kennst du das Land (Goethe)
18.    Sonne der Schlummerlosen (Byron translated by Gildemeister)
19.    Das verlassene Mägdlein (Mörike)
20.    Die Zigeunerin (Eichendorff)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
21.    Ich wollt', meine Lieb', Op. 63 No. 1 (Heine)
22.    Gruss, Op. 63 No. 3 (Eichendorff)
23.    Lied aus “Ruy Blas”, Op. 77 No. 3 (Hugo translated by Draxler)
24.    Abendlied (Heine)
25.    Wasserfahrt (Heine)

Hybrid-SACD 2

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
1.    An den Vetter, HobXXVb No. 1 (Weisse)
2.    Daphnens einziger Fehler, HobXXVb No. 2 (Götz)

Gerald Moore
3.    Speech by Gerald Moore
4.    Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D. 547 (arranged by Gerald Moore)

Franz Schubert (1732-1809): Winterreise, D. 911
5.    Gute Nacht
6.    Die Wetterfahne
7.    Gefror’ne Thränen
8.    Erstarrung
9.    Der Lindenbaum
10.    Wasserflut
11.    Auf dem Flusse
12.    Rückblick
13.    Irrlicht
14.    Rast
15.    Frühlingstraum
16.    Einsamkeit
17.    Die Post
18.    Der greise Kopf
19.    Die Krähe
20.    Letzte Hoffnung
21.    Im Dorfe
22.    Der stürmische Morgen
23.    Täuschung
24.    Der Wegweiser
25.    Das Wirtshaus
26.    Mut
27.    Die Nebensonnen
28.    Der Leiermann