Wolfram Rieger

Thomas Hampson, Wolfram Rieger – Songs By Richard Strauss – Notturno (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:10:17 minutes | 1,13 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

This is one of Deutsche Grammophon’s key releases for the Strauss year, which marks the composer’s 150th birthday. Thomas Hampson is widely regarded as one of the premier interpreters of German art song today. In 2014, American baritone Thomas Hampson celebrates Richard Strauss’ 150th anniversary with several concerts in Europe and North America and a new production of the composer’s Arabella at the Salzburg Easter Festival.

With this release he adds to his his already considerable discography and videography on the label with an expertly-crafted collection of Lieder by Richard Strauss.

Starring guest artists Daniel Hope on Notturno.

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