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Belsatzar, Op 57
Composer: Robert Schumann
Performer: Benjamin Appl (Baritone)
Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov (Piano)
Recording date: 17 August 2017
Date of broadcast: 17 August 2017
In 1840 Schumann wrote over 120 songs. One tells of Babylonian king Belshazzar who - literally - sees 'the writing on the wall'. Death is certain and - through Schumann - we know the king's fear.
Composer: Robert Schumann
Performer: Benjamin Appl (Baritone)
Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov (Piano)
Recording date: 17 August 2017
Date of broadcast: 17 August 2017
