Matthias Goerne
Mon., May 14, 8 p.m., Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Pine streets
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Many contemporary German baritones who work the Lieder rep seem content merely to sound and interpret like clones of the great post-war figure in the genre, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Not so for Matthias Goerne, who has his own, personal vocal approach (a bit hooded, often breathtakingly beautiful, and very alert to dynamic contrast). Plus, Goerne — who just turned 40 — sports a unique, somewhat mysterious stage presence, more akin to that of hip geek fronting an art band. Something about his intimate artistry acknowledges the contemporary world even when, as on Monday for the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, he's addressing himself to two classic 19th century pillars of German song, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. His frequent collaborator in recital is no less than our own — if sadly not for long — Christoph Eschenbach, an established, insightful pianist before he ever turned to conducting. Say a prayer of thanks to PCMS and its enlightened pricing; at Manhattan's Carnegie Hall last week, this same program topped out at $72.
Mon., May 14, 8 p.m., $11-$14, Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Pine streets, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org.
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