text: During his life he was considered a notable interpreter of Franz Schubert 's Lieder , usually with Britten as accompanist . He also gave notable performances as the Evangelist in Bach 's Passions .
simplified: He was also a great singer of Franz Schubert 's Lieder , usually with Britten as accompanist , and he often sang the part of the Evangelist in Johann Sebastian Bach 's Passions .