Search - Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, Martha Hart :: Schubert: Songs for Male Chorus

Wonderful recording of less than wonderful literature

Joshua Rogers | Lubbock, Texas | 01/14/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It is impossible to say anything bad about most recordings made by Robert Shaw, and this is one of those recordings. The perfection that is reached by his choirs has boggled my mind for years. The diction and intonation is so percise that it sounds effortless. Of course, as I have come to expect, Karl Dent gives an astounding addition to this recording. I am slightly biased, considering I am a student of his, but the tonality, and clarity in his voice is always chilling. Overall, a wonderful recording that you will listen to over and over."

A superb record with a simpler more intimate side of Shaw

DWPC | Ventura, CA United States | 12/09/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Its a shame Shaw's commitment with the Atlanta Symphony didn't give him time for more of these simpler sweeter works. The performances are standard Shaw...flawless. These Schubert pieces are simple homophonic works that provide an intimacy not possible in grand chorales with full orchestra. The recording quality is excellent, putting the singers in the room. Though it's mostly beautifully poetic pieces, you can almost hear the lederhosen slapping in the Die Nachtigall, and the haunting Standchen with Martha Hart's lead is one you'll put on the player repeat for many times."

In Praise of Male Glee Clubs

Grady Harp | Los Angeles, CA United States | 03/02/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Remember when every college and university had men's and women's glee clubs that performed repertoire written especially for separated voices, and then the two clubs would combine for the standard four part choral repertory? If so, this recording by the redoubtable Robert Shaw Chamber Singers will bring very fond memories.



This CD contains seventeen works for men's chorus both a cappella

and accompanied by piano with an occasional soloist thrown in for variety. The conductor is Shaw himself and rarely has choral singing for men alone sounded so sublime. In keeping with Shaw's sensitivity the entire program is composed of works by Franz Schubert and range form the dearly loved works we all know to some seldom heard pieces. Examples include a perfect 'Die Nacht', 'Die Nachtigall', 'Mondenschein', 'Sehnsucht', and 'Ständchen for alto, chorus & piano with Martha Hart as the solid soloist.



For an evening of reverie and lovely, thoughtful, serene music this recording is a must. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, March 06

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