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Carnegie Hall Presents

Günther Groissböck, Bass
Julius Drake, Piano

Sunday, December 7, 2025 3 PM Zankel Hall
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Günther Groissböck, Julius Drake
Günther Groissböck by Dominik Stixenberger, Julius Drake by Marco Borggreve
In this matinee recital, enjoy a rare Carnegie Hall appearance by Austrian bass Günther Groissböck, one of the world’s leading opera and lied singers. Accompanied by the exemplary Julius Drake, Groissböck performs selected works—including some rarities—by 19th-century master composers of song, including R. Schumann, Rott, Bruckner, Wolf, G. Mahler, and R. Strauss. The opportunity to witness this extraordinary singer—recently called “a revelation” at the Metropolitan Opera (The New York Times)—in his Zankel Hall recital debut is not to be missed.

Performers

Günther Groissböck, Bass
Julius Drake, Piano

Program

R. SCHUMANN "Blondels Lied," Op. 53, No. 1

R. SCHUMANN "Die feindlichen Brüder," Op. 49, No. 2

R. SCHUMANN "Belsatzar," Op. 57

R. SCHUMANN "Die beiden Grenadiere," Op. 49, No. 1

ROTT "Der Sänger"

ROTT "Geistesgruß"

ROTT "Wanderers Nachtlied"

BRUCKNER "Im April," WAB 75

BRUCKNER "Herbstkummer," WAB 72

BRUCKNER "Mein Herz und deine Stimme," WAB 79

WOLF Drei Gedichte von Michelangelo

R. STRAUSS "Heimliche Aufforderung," Op. 27, No. 3

R. STRAUSS "Zueignung," Op. 10, No. 1

R. STRAUSS "Allerseelen," Op. 10, No. 8

R. STRAUSS "Befreit," Op. 39, No. 4

G. MAHLER Selections from Des Knaben Wunderhorn


Encore:

SCHUBERT "An die Musik," D. 547

Event Duration

The printed program will last approximately two hours, including one 20-minute intermission.
This concert and the Pure Voice series are sponsored by the Jean & Jula Goldwurm Memorial Foundation in memory of Jula Goldwurm.

Listen to Selected Works

At a Glance

Günther Groissböck’s program is a comprehensive survey of the lieder form as it developed throughout the 19th century, evenly divided between songs by German composers and those from Mr. Groissböck’s native Austria. This afternoon we hear songs by four of the most famous lieder creators: Robert Schumann, Hugo Wolf, Richard Strauss, and Gustav Mahler. Less known are the songs of Anton Bruckner, who devoted most of his vocal music to choruses. Rarest of all are lieder by Austrian composer Hans Rott, who tragically died at age 25 before fulfilling his promise.

Bios

Günther Groissböck

Austrian bass Günther Groissböck regularly performs major roles at the Vienna State Opera; Metropolitan Opera; Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; Opéra national de Paris; ...
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Julius Drake

Pianist Julius Drake lives in London and enjoys an international reputation as one of the finest instrumentalists in his field, collaborating with many of the world’s leading artists,  ...
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