British mezzo-soprano and BBC New Generation Artist Helen Charlston, joined by pianist Sholto Kynoch, presents a compelling interpretation of Robert Schumann's renowned song cycle, Dichterliebe (A Poet's Love). This recording explores the emotional landscape of Heinrich Heine's poetry, offering a lyrical journey through love, sorrow, betrayal, and consolation.

Beyond Schumann's masterpiece, this recital expands the exploration of Heine's texts through works by contemporary Austro-German composers, culminating in a newly commissioned piece that dialogues with the past.

Key Features/Benefits

• Features Robert Schumann's famous song cycle Dichterliebe (A Poet's Love) based on poems by Heinrich Heine.
• Includes additional songs based on Heine's texts by Carl Loewe, Josephine Lang, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, and Felix Mendelssohn.
• Highlights the first recording of Knight's Dream by Heloise Werner, commissioned by Helen Charlston as a companion piece to Dichterliebe.
• Performed by mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston (BBC New Generation Artist) and pianist Sholto Kynoch.
• Language of performance: German.

Contents and Performance Details

The sixteen songs of Dichterliebe convey themes ranging from the birth of love and wonder to pain, sorrow, and death, reflecting the connection between the poet and Schumann.

The recording features performances in German and is presented on a single disc.

Specifications

• Binding: audioCD
• Format: hybrid_sacd
• Number of Discs: 1
• Contributors: Helen Charlston; Sholto Kynoch (artist)
• Manufacturer: BIS Records
• Country of Origin: Austria
• Release Date: 2026-05-08
• Weight: 109g

This BIS Records release offers an imaginative and daring exploration of Heine's poetry, bridging the lyrical conversations between the nineteenth century and contemporary composition.