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For Dieter: Hommage a Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (CD + Book)
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Label: Alpha
Cat No: ALPHA1131
Barcode: 3701624511312
Format: CD + Book
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 23rd May 2025
The centenary tribute that Appl has put together to his teacher with pianist James Baillieu is thoughtful and handsomely produced. The disc of 32 songs is well chosen to reflect every stage in Fischer-Dieskau’s life, from his childhood, through his years as a soldier and prisoner of war during the second world war, the steady upward curve of his career through the 1950s and 60s, to the eminence of his later years. 
‘Hommage à Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’ feels essential as a total package, partly as a case study in uniquely sustained vocal achievement. ... Whether or not Appl felt duty-bound to give back to the master with this tribute, I hope he considers this mission accomplished and goes forward to projects without such extramusical responsibility – along with pianist James Baillieu, who finds occasions to sparkle in the most modest repertoire. 
Presented in physical form as an elegant CD book with an interesting biographical commentary, For Dieter aims to guide us through the twists and turns of Fischer-Dieskau’s life – German prisoner of war, international success, domestic tragedy – using songs from his repertoire (or thereabouts) as illustrations. 
