24 FLAC Discount This album, *Light and Shadow*, features a collection of Franz Schubert's works composed during the years 1824-1825, a period marked by profound personal and artistic transformation. The program includes lieder such as *Die junge Nonne* D. 828, *Auflösung* D. 807, and *Die Allmacht* D. 852, alongside instrumental pieces like *2 Ländler* D. 366 and *3 Deutsche Tänze* D. 820. Schubert's music from this era reflects a juxtaposition of light and darkness, embodying both the euphoria and melancholy of his state of mind. His works explore themes of longing, solitude, and the metaphysical relationship between humanity and nature. The lieder, in particular, demonstrate Schubert's evolution towards through-composed forms, offering greater freedom in interpreting poetic texts. The piano accompaniment also gains independence, participating more actively in the narrative of the songs. This recording, performed by baritone Samuel Hasselhorn and pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz, is part of a larger project to present Schubert's songs exactly 200 years after their composition, connecting the historical context of Biedermeier Vienna with a modern perspective.