Album insights
In 2014, one standout release from Deutsche Grammophon celebrates the Strauss Jubilee: Thomas Hampson performs Richard Strauss's songs. Hampson, a celebrated American baritone known for his profound renditions of German art songs, is accompanied sensitively by Wolfram Rieger on piano in Notturno. The selection includes familiar Strauss pieces like "Ruhe, meine Seele op.27 Nr. 1" and "Freundliche Vision op. 48 Nr.1," as well as the essential "Notturno op. 44 Nr.1." Notably, the artistic guest on "Notturno" is Daniel Hope.