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CD premieres of songs and instrumental music by Mandyczewski! Eusebius Mandyczewski (born in Ukraine, but lived and worked in Germany) was an important musician, musicologist and /editor in the 19th century. He was an assistant of the famous Grove, and helped compiling editions of Schubert and Beethoven. A close friend of Johannes Brahms it is no surprise to find a strong influence of his genius friend in Mandyczewski's works. There is a constant lyrical flow in the selection of songs, as presented on this disc, romantic songs in the tradition of Schubert, in Brahmsian colors and harmonies pure beauty! Sung with great dedication and love by sopranos Denise Beck and Christina Baader, expertly seconded on the piano by Christian Lambour, playing an instrument from Brahms' time. Album Tracks 1. Wasserstille 2. Einst, Op. 7, No. 15 3. Birkelein 4. Bitte 5. Herzenswunsch, Op. 7, No. 2 6. Vom Heil'gen Nil 7. Schlehenblüte 8. Frage, Op. 7, No. 9 9. Lang Deckte Meine Seele 10. Dem Aufgehenden Vollmonde, Op. 3, No. 1 - Christina Baader 11. Geleite Mich - Christina Baader 12. Maienglöckchen, Op. 7, No. 3 - Christina Baader 13. Frühlingslockung - Christina Baader 14. Geige Und Wind - Christina Baader 15. 13 Waltzes and Finale - Christian Lambour/Gert Hecher 16. Abend - Various Performers 17. In Der Dämmerung, Op. 3, No. 2 - Various Performers
