Credits:

Wolfgang Sawallisch

Description:

A poet who wields words and a musician who commands sound. A young widow courted by both of them In this lyrical drama, which depicts the subtle conflicts of a beautiful era where sensibility takes precedence over the practicalities of daily life, the author, Clemens Krauss, weaves in the question: Which moves the human heart moremusic or literature? The immaculate voice of the young Schwarzkopf, the superb singers surrounding her, and Savallishan expert on R. Strausscome together as one to create a dazzling world. In particular, the enchanting beauty of the music from Track 15 on CD 2, Music in the Moonlight, is beyond words.Naxos Japan