Artist: Colin Balzer
Album: Pfitzner: Complete Lieder, Vol. 2
Genre: Classical, Piano
Release Date: 2019
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 44,1 kHz
Duration: 01:09:04
Total Tracks: 26
Total Size: 585 MB

Tracklist:

01. Colin Balzer – 7 Lieder, Op. 2: No. 1, In der Früh, wenn die Sonne kommen will (02:06)
02. Colin Balzer – 7 Lieder, Op. 2: No. 2, Ist der Himmel darum im Lenz so blau (01:31)
03. Colin Balzer – 7 Lieder, Op. 2: No. 3, Kalt und schneidend weht der Wind (03:08)
04. Colin Balzer – 7 Lieder, Op. 2: No. 4, Im tiefen Wald verborgen (01:30)
05. Colin Balzer – 6 Lieder, Op. 6: No. 1, Zweifelnde Liebe (02:41)
06. Colin Balzer – 6 Lieder, Op. 6: No. 2, Ich will mich im grünen Wald ergehn (01:41)
07. Colin Balzer – 6 Lieder, Op. 6: No. 3, Zugvogel (04:56)
08. Colin Balzer – 6 Lieder, Op. 6: No. 4, Widmung (01:07)
09. Colin Balzer – 6 Lieder, Op. 6: No. 5, Die Bäume wurden gelb (02:06)
10. Colin Balzer – 6 Lieder, Op. 6: No. 6, Wasserfahrt (01:47)
11. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 7: No. 1, Hast du von den Fischerkindern das alte Märchen vernommen? (02:43)
12. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 7: No. 2, Nachtwanderer (01:49)
13. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 7: No. 3, Über ein Stündlein (03:18)
14. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 7: No. 4, Lockung (02:28)
15. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 7: No. 5, Wie Frühlingsahnung weht es durch die Lande (01:14)
16. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 11: No. 3, Studentenfahrt (02:45)
17. Colin Balzer – 2 Lieder, Op. 21: No. 1, Herbstbild (03:15)
18. Colin Balzer – 2 Lieder, Op. 21: No. 2, Die Nachtigallen (02:28)
19. Colin Balzer – 4 Lieder, Op. 24: No. 3, Sonett 92 (Voll jener Süße) (04:11)
20. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 26: No. 3, Neue Liebe (02:06)
21. Colin Balzer – 5 Lieder, Op. 26: No. 5, Mailied (02:39)
22. Colin Balzer – 6 Jugendlieder, WoO 9: No. 3, Naturfreiheit (05:08)
23. Colin Balzer – 6 Jugendlieder, WoO 9: No. 6, Kuriose Geschichte (03:31)
24. Colin Balzer – Kuckuckslied, WoO 6 (02:38)
25. Colin Balzer – O schneller, mein Roß, WoO 5 (02:54)
26. Colin Balzer – Ein Fichtenbaum steht einsam, WoO 12 (03:15)

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This second volume of Pfitzner’s Complete Lieder covers the period between 1884 and 1916 and shows why he was considered such a key figure among composers of his generation. A central theme of the songs is the archetypical Romantic focus on the portrayal of nature as a reflection of human feelings. The youthful and enduringly popular Ist der Himmel darum im Lenz so blau (Is the sky so blue in the spring) reflects his greatest qualities as a song composer- a memorable tune and rich, flowing harmonies. Favoring the bold use of color, Pfitner’s songs are characterized by a lively, pulsing rhythm and sweeping, ecstatic melodies.

Tenor Colin Balzer has sung acclaimed recitals in London, New York, and Philadelphia, and concerts with the Portland, New Jersey, Toronto, Quebec, Atlanta, Montreal, and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestras as well as other notable ensembles across North America. Most notably in his career, Balzer earned the Gold Medal at the Robert Schumann Competition in Zwickau with the highest score in 25 years.