Aarne Pelkonen, Juho Alakärppä: Winterreise

This album is a profound interpretation of Franz Schubert’s iconic song cycle Winterreise by baritone Aarne Pelkonen and pianist Juho Alakärppä, marking it as one of the most significant works in the lied repertoire. Originally composed to the poems of Wilhelm Müller, this 24-song cycle guides the listener through a wintry landscape that mirrors a rejected wanderer’s inner loneliness, grief, and gradual alienation from the world. The long-standing collaboration and seamless synergy between Pelkonen and Alakärppä bring a fresh and intimate perspective to the work, where every nuance and word is carefully considered, making this release a notable addition to the history of Finnish classical vocal recordings.