Romances and ballads - set 2, Op 49 (No 1, Die Beiden Grenadiere)

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Two French soldiers are in retreat: one is mortally wounded. Napoleon has been defeated by the Russian army, and a bitter winter. As he dies, the soldier sings his farewell to the tune of 'La Marseillaise': "I'll rise from the grave to defend my king". Composer: Robert Schumann Performer: Benjamin Appl (Baritone) Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov (Piano) Recording date: 17 August 2017 Date of broadcast: 17 August 2017