Album insights
Baritone Andrè Schuen and his long-time collaborator Daniel Heide delve into Schubert's enigmatic final song collection, known as "Schwanengesang," for their latest release with Deutsche Grammophon. Schuen reveals his deep affection for the work, labeling it as "my greatest love among Schubert's songs," particularly drawn to the Heine compositions for their profound impact. His fascination with the cycle traces back to his early days, before his professional singing career began, recalling how a recording by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau left an indelible mark on him.