Franz Schubert: Reimagined – Josephine Knight

Contents

Simon Parkin: Wo? (After Schubert’s D. 956) – Josephine Knight, The Gesualdo Six

Schubert: Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911 (Arr. for Horn, Cello & Piano by Timothy Jones) /Josephine Knight, Simon Crawford-Phillips, Timothy Jones

No. 5, Der Lindenbaum

No. 21, Das Wirtshaus

No. 13, Die Post

Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 13, Der Doppelgänger (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Timothy Jones) /Josephine Knight, Simon Crawford-Phillips

Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor, D. 821 (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Anonymous) /Josephine Knight, Simon Crawford-Phillips

I. Allegro moderato

II. Adagio

III. Allegretto

Schubert: 4 Gesänge, Op. 17, D. 983: No. 4, Die Nacht (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble & Cello by Simon Parkin) /Josephine Knight, The Gesualdo Six

“Schubert Reimagined,” is a unique new album revitalising the music of Franz Schubert, featuring renowned cellist Josephine Knight, alongside the highly sought-after vocal group The Gesualdo Six, pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips and Timothy Jones on horn. The carefully curated repertoire includes the slow movement from Schubert’s poignant String Quintet D.956, arranged for cello and The Gesualdo Six; the expressive Sonata for cello and piano in A minor ‘Arpeggione’ D. 821; and captivating Schubert songs delivered through innovative arrangements by Timothy Jones. The album showcases the unique blend of cello and horn, instruments with close proximity to the textures of the human voice, providing a natural musical partnership. With a special rendition of the iconic C major string quintet’s slow movement featuring The Gesualdo Six, along with other masterpieces, Josephine Knight weaves a narrative that transcends traditional boundaries, creating a seamless amalgamation of singers and instrumentalists.