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Baritone Andre Schuen and pianist Daniel Heide were brought together through serendipity. They both took part in the 2008 Salzburg Mozarteum Summer Academy and performed during the prizewinners' recital When Daniel heard Andre's voice for the first time, he immediately knew he wanted to collaborate with the spectacular musician. This is the duo's debut release, and the purpose is to present the entire scope of their repertoire. Andre Schuen has been exploring different facets of his voice. "The three personalities we encounter on this CD represent three different generations. In Robert Schumann we meet the enraptured youthful lover; in Frank Martin we meet a man caught in the midst of life but pushed to the brink of despair by fear of death. And Hugo Wolf draws our gaze to Mignon's father, the old harpist, full of melancholy, approaching the end of his life."