Anne Sofie von Otter & Kristian Bezuidenhout

For more than four decades, von Otter has been one of the defining voices of the international stage, performing in the world’s great opera houses and concert halls, with an extraordinary career spanning Schubert, Mahler and Mozart and collaborations with Claudio Abbado, Carlos Kleiber and John Eliot Gardiner. Joining her is Bezuidenhout, returning after his incredible Australian Chamber Orchestra performance last year, and one of the most respected and distinctive keyboard artists of his generation. Together, they present an intimate program of Schubert alongside Swedish songs reflecting von Otter’s own musical heritage.

“I’m very much looking forward to this Autumn's Australian adventure together with my dear friend and wonderful pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout.  Four concerts, revisiting vibrant Melbourne and beautiful Adelaide and adding Canberra and Brisbane to my list of new cities to discover.

In these recitals, Kris and I are focusing on Franz Schubert but for good measure we´ll throw in a handful of lovely Swedish songs by the composer Adolf Fredrik Lindblad (1801-1878).  Lindblad was a close friend and mentor of Jenny Lind, the "Swedish Nightingale" and some of the songs were specifically written for her.  I’m really excited to make the long journey from Stockholm to Australia in November and very much hope to see you there at one of our concerts.”

Program Franz Schubert Der Einsame, D 800 An den Mond, D 259 (“Füllest wieder”) An den Mond, D 193 (“Geuss, lieber Mond”) Der Wanderer an den Mond, D 870 Erntelied, D 434 Piano Solo – Kristian Bezuidenhout Die Sommernacht, D 289 So lasst mich scheinen, D 877 No. 3 Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118 Wiegenlied, D 867 Interval Adolf Fredrik Lindblad Nattviolen Varning Mån tro? Jo, jo! Vaggvisa En sommardag Piano Solo – Kristian Bezuidenhout Franz Schubert Selections from Schwanengesang, D 957 Liebesbotschaft Ständchen Abschied Die Stadt Am Meer Der Doppelgänger Die Taubenpost

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