With this performance of the immortal Müllerin, Christoph Prégardien plants a remarkably bright, clearly waving flag amidst his many fine recordings as well as in the worldwide discography of this famous song cycle. Accompanied by one of his two favorite pianists, this is a historically reliable, recently recorded performance.

Featured Artists:
Christoph Prégardien: tenor
Michael Gees: pianos

SCHUBERT: Die schöne Müllerin D795 (Op. 25)—complete song cycle

“Mr. Prégardien, who has an important European career, has only recently been singing in North America. But his recordings have won him admirers here. His light, lyric tenor voice is focused and warm. The top notes are sometimes a bit tight. But it is the character of his artistry, not exquisite vocalism, that makes him a great lieder singer. He shapes phrases with arching lyricism and delivers words with incisiveness. His singing is poised yet urgent. When he sings a Schubert song, the text leaps from the stage.” — New York Times

2005 top prizewinner of the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Davide Cabassi made his orchestral debut at age 13 with the RAI Symphony Orchestra. Abroad, Cabassi has played concerts all over the world, highlighted by appearances at Weill Hall, Carnegie Hall, Moscow’s Rachmaninov Hall, Salzburg’s Mozarteum, and Gasteig in Munich. Cabassi’s debut disc for Arte Nova, Dancing with the Orchestra, received worldwide attention and acclaim. He was featured prominently in the film documentary about the Van Cliburn Competition, In the Heart of Music, aired on PBS stations.


MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition • DEBUSSY: Estampes • L’isle joyeuse

“Cabassi entered the stage with the ease and pleasure of stepping into a warm bath. He luxuriated in the joy of creating a coloristic sound world that produced … a ravishing Debussy Estampes.” — American Record Guide

Helmuth Rilling’s international celebration of Haydn continues! In sparkling performances, drawing upon some of the finest singers and instrumentalists from both sides of the Atlantic, Rilling’s recordings are a triumph. Released in preparation for the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death in 2009.

Featured Artists
Simona Saturova, Ruth Ziesak: sopranos
Roxana Constantinescu, Ingeborg Danz: contraltos
Corby Welch, Christoph Prégardien: tenors
Yorck Felix Speer, Michel Brodard: basses
Oregon Bach Festival Chorus
Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra
Gächinger Kantorei
Stuttgart Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
Helmuth Rilling: conductor

HAYDN: Mass No. 12 in B flat, “Theresa Mass” • Mass No. 9 in Time of War, “Paukenmesse”