Ernst Haefliger Edition, The (Limited Edition Box Set)
Limited Edition Box Set!
One of the greatest lyric tenors of the 20th century, Ernst Haefliger’s reputation was won through his supreme interpretation of German Lieder, Mozart operas, and his benchmark performances of the oratorios, masses, and cantatas of J.S. Bach.Â
His performances of the Evangelist in the Bach Passions set a worldwide standard. Marking the centenary of Haefliger’s birth (July 6, 1919) Deutsche Grammophon present a cornucopia of his spellbinding recordings in a 12-CD edition.
Many recordings are either new to CD or issued internationally on CD for the first time.
“One of the finest of all lyric tenors, excelling in opera, lieder and oratorio. His consummate musicianship, supreme interpretations and purity of tone could hold audiences spellbound for hours. In the Bach Passions he set a standard to which many aspired yet few attained” – The Telegraph (UK)
Features:
Marking the centenary of Ernst Haefliger, one of the foremost  lyric tenors of his time; renowned for his interpretations of Mozart, Bach and Lieder
Showcasing his artistry and versatility in Bach and Handel (under Karl Richter), Mozart, Beethoven and Kodály (Fricsay), Bruckner and Mahler (Jochum), as well as the great songs of Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Janánek
Includes the first release on CD of Beethoven’s Ich liebe dich, so wie du mich & Adelaide and Adolphe Adam’s Der Postillon von Lonjumeau; plus the first international CD release of much more
