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Samuel Hasselhorn: Schubert Hoffnung review
Hasselhorn/Bushakevitz(Harmonia Mundi)The German baritone’s all-Schubert disc with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz is full of communicative diction and poetic phrasing
TL;DR
- Samuel Hasselhorn is a significant young German baritone specializing in lieder.
- He is participating in Harmonia Mundi's Schubert 200 project, recording Schubert's songs.
- His new album with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz is titled 'Hoffnung' and features Schubert's songs from 1826.
- The album showcases Hasselhorn's vocal range, diction, and expressive interpretation of Schubert's optimistic compositions.
- Hasselhorn's performance is noted for its intimacy, vocal flexibility, and ability to handle both lyrical and dramatic songs, including settings of Shakespeare.