6 Lieder aus Lotusblattern, Op 19 (No 6, Mein Herz ist stumm, mein Herz ist kalt)
Composer: Richard Strauss
Performer: Ashley Riches (Baritone)
Performer: Joseph Middleton (Piano)
Recording date: 22 October 2017
Date of broadcast: 27 October 2017
This song by Strauss is titled 'My heart is silent', and it brilliantly explores human emotions and regret. The rather sombre tone suggested by the title, as well as lines such as 'my heart is cold, frozen in the winter's ice' are perfectly reflected in the opening minor key, subdued vocals, and lamenting piano part. The middle section warms the mood and the song ends with a return to the opening sorrow, as the singer sings that 'my dying heart will not be young again' and 'all once more is frozen'.
Composer: Richard Strauss
Performer: Ashley Riches (Baritone)
Performer: Joseph Middleton (Piano)
Recording date: 22 October 2017
Date of broadcast: 27 October 2017
