Kirchschlager/Bostridge/Drake | Classical review

Wigmore Hall, LondonComposed in 1889-90, Hugo Wolf's Spanish Songbook represents not just one of the peaks of his own work but is a highlight of the entire lieder repertoire. Working at the top of his game, the Austrian song specialist channelled extraordinary variety into these German translations of (mainly) anonymous Spanish poetry, the first 10 labelled spiritual songs, the remaining items secular. Each one defines an emotional mood with precision and refinement.In their generous selection...

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