Piotr olech^marek toporowski –

Die schone mullerin op. 25 d. 795

This album features a unique recording of Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Maid of the Mill), one that stands apart from most interpretations. It is the first performance of this song cycle in Poland-and one of the first worldwide-by a countertenor, accompanied by a historical piano. The high register of the countertenor amplifies the sense of innocence and the intensity of the protagonist's emotions-a young miller tragically in love.Written by the 26-year-old Franz Schubert, Die schöne Müllerin is now regarded as one of the pinnacles of the Romantic lieder tradition. The music is not merely an accompaniment to the text, but a complete entity in itself, responding to the subtlest shifts in the character's emotions while masterfully painting the backdrop for the unfolding drama. Although the love story does not have a happy ending, the overall tone of the work remains surprisingly light-hearted, perhaps reflecting the bittersweet nature of the narrative.It is in this delicate balance that the secret to the enduring popularity of Die schöne Müllerin lies. The cycle offers a brief escape, allowing listeners and performers alike to immerse themselves in a world that no longer exists, yet still moves the imagination with equal power.

Country of Pressing	US
Artist	Piotr Olech^Marek Toporowski
Released	2026
Music Genre	Classical
Label	DUX RECORDING PROD.
Condition	New
UPC	5902547020730
SKU	al-5902547020730

1.1 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Das Wandern
1.2 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Wohin?
1.3 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Halt!
1.4 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Danksagung An Den Bach
1.5 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Am Feierabend
1.6 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Der Neugierige
1.7 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Ungeduld
1.8 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Morgengruß
1.9 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Des Müllers Blumen
1.10 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Tränenregen
1.11 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Mein!
1.12 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Pause
1.13 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Mit Dem Grünen Lautenbande
1.14 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Der Jäger
1.15 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Eifersucht Und Stolz
1.16 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Die Liebe Farbe
1.17 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Die Böse Farbe
1.18 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Trockne Blumen
1.19 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Der Müller Und Der Bach
1.20 Schöne Müllerin, Op. 25, D. 795-Des Baches Wiegenlied