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Radio 3,04 Oct 2019,66 mins

Die schöne Müllerin

Experience Classical

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This is the first extended song cycle to be widely performed, and is considered one of the pinnacles of song writing. The twenty songs describe the journey of a young man as he moves from relative optimism into despair and death. Composer: Franz Schubert Performer: Ben Johnson (Tenor) Performer: James Baillieu (Piano) Recording date: 09 September 2012 Date of broadcast: 26 December 2012

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