Episode 2
Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle masterpiece Winterreise. He focuses on song five 'The Linden Tree' and song ten 'Rest'.
Internationally acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge examines one of the most powerful compositions in classical music: Schubert's song-cycle Winterreise (Winter's Journey).
In this episode, which explores the political context of the piece, he focuses on song five "Der Lindenbaum" (The Linden Tree) and song ten "Rast" (Rest)
Ian Bostridge is recognised as one of the greatest Lieder interpreters today. He has made numerous award-winning recordings of opera and song, and gives recitals throughout Europe, North America and the Far East. He was the original Caliban in Thomas Ades's The Tempest, and played Aschenbach in the landmark 2007 production of Britten's Death in Venice at ENO. He will be Humanitas Professor of Classical Music at the University of Oxford in 2014-15.
Written and read by Ian Bostridge
Abridged by Laurence Wareing
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Ian Bostridge |
| Author | Ian Bostridge |
| Abridger | Laurence Wareing |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
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