Andrè Schuen, the star of the new generation of lied singers, debuts at Les Arts

'Les Arts és lied'

• Accompanied on piano by Daniel Heine, the Italian baritone will perform 'Die schöne Magelone', by Johannes Brahms, one of the main works of the genre
• The specialized press presents Andrè Schuen as the legitimate hereu of great 'liederistes' such as Matthias Goerne or Christian Gerhaher

Valencia (03/28/2023). Andrè Schuen, the most promising singer of the new generation of 'lied' performers, will make his debut at Les Arts dissabte, which will take place on April 1, at the Main Hall. Accompanying the piano by Daniel Heine, the young baritone offers one of the main scores of the 'lied', 'Die schöne Magelone', by Johannes Brahms.

Considered by critics as the legitimate hereu of great 'liederistes', such as Matthias Goerne, Christian Gerhaher or the mateix Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Andrè Schuen appears in one of the most fascinating works of musical literature of the 20th century. XIX, appreciated for its singular beauty, profound intensity and compromising musical requirements.

Along with the fifteen 'lieders' that make up 'Die schöne Magelone', Brahms narrates the love story between the beautiful Magelone and Count Pere de Provença: a medieval tale, of cavalleresque essències and epic expectations, full of lyricism and fantasy.

Demanding both in the interpretation and in the expression for a singer and pianist, the cycle of songs, not common in the programming of concert sales, is reserved for the most consecrated people of the genre.

According to critics, the applauded performance of the baritone with Daniel Heine in the last edition of the Granada Festival will mark one of the artistic highlights of the prestigious cultural event.

Les Arts reminds that the prices of the venues for the recital of Andrè Schuen range between 20 and 40 euros, except in the case of the public under 28 and 35 years old, which may be added to the amounts provided for in the respective tariff plans of Les Arts.

The cycle 'Les Arts és lied' compta faces another unavoidable event for lovers of the genre: the turn of the fascinating French 'mezzo-soprano' Marianne Crebassa on the next May 7, after the seua captivating performance of 'Les nuits d'été', by Berlioz, under the direction of Antonello Manacorda, in 2021.

Rainmaker race

In 38 years, Andrè Schuen marks one of the most exciting careers on the musical scene. Since the applauded series emerged as part of the exquisite cast that Nikolaus Harnoncourt will select for the series 'Trilogia Da Ponte', the projection of the South Tyrolean singer has not ceased to be believed, both working with leading figures such as René Jacobs and Christof Loy.

Exclusive artist of the prestigious Segell 'Deutsche Grammophon', the specialized press highlights the rich and beautiful vision of the baritone, “who manages both grace and intelligence and a total mastery”, which has made him an essential name in the programs of Vienna, Salzburg, London or Munich, both in the operatic facet and, above all, d'interpreter of 'lied'.