Robert Schumann, Melodrama “Die Flüchtlinge“, Op. 122,Nr. 2 Fischer-Dieskau

When Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau ended his singing career at the end of 1992, it did not mean that he had “retired“. He continued to use his voice by doing recitations in such works that require them. He also continued to make appearances as a conductor, teach masterclasses, write and paint. One of the things he most enjoyed doing was performing what are known as “Melodramas“, or “declamations“ as Schumann called them, a spoken or declaimed text with accompaniment by piano, chamber ensemble or orchestra. S