Dichterliebe
Matthias Goerne

Having two such giants as Matthias Goerne and Evgeny Kissin together on the same stage carries the promise of a rare concert experience. The most sought-after musical duo of the moment work their magic with the Lieder repertoire of Schumann and Brahms, who, in Dichterliebe and Lieder nach Gedichten von Heinrich Heine respectively, explore the romantic poet's oeuvre. How delicious to revel in this universe, with its recognisable themes such as love in all its vicissitudes, the night, nature and the Sehnsucht of the lonely walker. Each in their own way, Schumann and Brahms immortalised the romantic soul in music, with voice and piano as worthy conversation partners. Goerne's velvety timbre and Kissin's narrative force transport you for an evening to the 19th century.