This recording from Gerald Finley and Julius Drake features an inspired coupling of two contrasting, yet complementary, sets of “swan songs.” Despite the three decades in age that separate Brahms and Schubert at the time of writing, both are among their very final works and are poignant reflections on the transience of life.
1 I. Liebesbotschaft
2 II. Kriegers Ahnung
3 III. Frühlingssehnsucht
4 …Show 11 Remaining Tracks for Schubert: Schwanengesang, D957
Brahms: Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121
Gerald Finley (Baritone); Julius Drake (Piano)
7 I. Denn Es Gehet Dem Menschen
8 II. Ich Wandte Mich, Und Sahe An Alle
9 III. O Tod, Wie Bitter Bist Du
10 IV. Wenn Ich Mit Menschen- Und Mit Engelzungen Redete