3CD + DVD

Particularly renowned for his insightful and sensitive performances, acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge is on fine form in these three major Schubert song cycles. Alongside his affecting interpretation of Die schöne Müllerin and deeply felt Winterreise is his celebrated recording of Schwanengesang, which won golden opinions for its ‘marvellously haunting expression’ (Gramophone). This three-disc set includes a bonus DVD of Winterreise with pianist Julius Drake, as well as the documentary film Over the Top with Franz.

This release coincides with Ian Bostridge’s new book on Winterreise: Schubert’s Winter Journey: Anatomy of an Obsession, published by Faber & Faber.

Track listing:

Die schöne Müllerin, D795
2003
with Mitsuko Uschida (piano) 

Winterreise D911
2004
with Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)

Schwanengesang, D957
2008
with Antonio Pappano (piano)

Geheimnis, D491 (Mayrhofer)
2008
with Antonio Pappano (piano)

An Schwager Kronos, D369
2008
with Antonio Pappano (piano)

Widerschein, D949
2008
with Antonio Pappano (piano)

DVD

1) WINTERREISE D911

IAN BOSTRIDGE tenor | JULIUS DRAKE piano

Actors KYRIE HARDIMAN | ADAM PUDNEY | LIZ RENKEN |BOB SMITH | SIRENA TOCCO

Designer IAN MacNEIL | Executive producer PETER WEST | Producer GORDON BASKERVILLE | Director DAVID ALDEN

This is a unique dramatization of Schubert’s terrifying and deeply-moving portrayal of human desolation. Studio sets, actors, costumes and props lead the song cycle a new close-up dynamism, extend its interpretative possibilities and uncover fresh allusion and meaning.

2) OVER THE TOP WITH FRANZ

Extracts staged by DAVID ALDEN | Producer GORDON BASKERVILLE | Director PETER WEST

This documentary illuminates the difficulties of bringing Winterreise to the screen. Focusing on the developing relationships of the artists, from first rehearsal to final day of filming, this is a rare and humorous insight into the collaborative process.