Elisabeth Schwarzkopf / George Szell - Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn

GUSTAV MAHLER 1860-1911 Lieder aus "Des Knaben Wunderhorn" Elisabeth Schwarzkopf soprano Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau baritone London Symphony Orchestra George Szell conductor STEREO · RECORDED IN 1968 2015 Remastering in 24-BIT/96kHz by Studio Art & Son The folk songs and poems of the collection Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Youth's Magic Horn), first published in the early 19th century, played a crucial role in Mahler's development as a composer. Encompassing the vast range of expression in these 12 settings - from hauntingly dark tragedy to exuberant comedy - are the two defining lieder singers of the second half of the 20th century, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Like Mahler himself, the Budapest-born, Vienna-trained conductor George Szell exemplified the rich musical tradition of Central Europe.