The Hyperion Schubert Edition 20 ~ An 1815 Schubertiad / Rozario, Ainsley, Bostridge, George; Graham;

Volume 20 of Hyperion's complete Schubert song series (the whole project will run to the mid-30s when complete) consists of a "Schubertiad" organized around pieces composed in the year 1815. We know that these Schubert parties really did take place, usually with the composer at the piano and his various friends taking the vocal parts. Tenor John Mark Ainsley is joined by Ian Bostridge, Patricia Rozario, and Michael George, as well as the London Schubert Chorale for a highly varied program including a lullaby and two--count 'em--two drinking songs. A good time was had by all. --David Hurwitz