Is Hugo Wolf the Macca to Schubert's Lennon, in Leider terms?
This possibly heretical thought was prompted by the juxtaposition of a robust and exciting performance of the latter's Auf der Bruck preceding a trio of gentler Wolf songs in baritone William Berger's arresting song sequence, Insomnia – but perhaps also by hearing an afternoon recital by Pure Brass.
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