Max Heinrich (1853-1916) was a German baritone singer, pianist and composer. After his studies at the Dresden Conservatory, he came to America at the age of twenty. He appeared at the Metropolitan Opera in its early seasons and became renowned for his performances in oratorio and concert settings. He considered himself a pianist first, and was one of the only professional singers of his time to perform his own piano accompaniments. His compositions for voice and piano emphasize expression over technicality, and encourage listeners to connect with the meaning of the piece.
Originally for solo piano and narrator, this arrangement for flute choir with narrator is suitable for advanced ensembles. This arrangement features the contrabass flute, an ominous presence underscoring each repetition of “nevermore.”
