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wanderings, in turmoil over his lost love. Schubert wrote his masterpiece
shortly before his death in 1828 at the age of 31, and it has since inspired
some of the world's greatest singers.

The performance-documentary reinvents the traditional song recital for
the screen, as Benjamin Appl makes his own winter journey. He and James
Baillieu also discuss with other performers the endless challenges that
Winterreise poses to every generation.

Winter Journey is a Crux production, co-commissioned by Marquee TV,
BBC Arts and the Swiss television channel SRF.

For more information visit: https://welcome.marquee.tv/