24 Feb 2005

Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin at Wigmore Hall

A decade ago, Ian Bostridge’s recording of Schubert’s Die Schöne Müllerin, with Graham Johnson, played a major part in boosting his nascent career. These days, though, the tenor is more often found collaborating with pianists who are soloists in their own right. His second recording of the song cycle has seen him developing a partnership with Mitsuko Uchida – and it might be his most fruitful so far.


Credits: EMI Classics (Ian Bostridge), Justin Pumfrey (Mitsuko Uchida)

Bostridge/Uchida

Wigmore Hall, London

Erica Jeal [The Guardian, 24 Feb 05]

A decade ago, Ian Bostridge's recording of Schubert's Die Schöne Müllerin, with Graham Johnson, played a major part in boosting his nascent career. These days, though, the tenor is more often found collaborating with pianists who are soloists in their own right. His second recording of the song cycle has seen him developing a partnership with Mitsuko Uchida - and it might be his most fruitful so far.

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