Schubert: Alfonso Und Estrella
Franz Schubert was a prolific composer, perhaps best known for his symphonies and chamber music, but he also turned his hand to Romantic opera. Despite having no experience of seeing his theatrical works performed on stage, Schubert's enthusiasm for the genre was not dampened. In 1821, in close collaboration with librettist Franz von Schober, the composer began work on Alfonso und Estrella. He would never see the opera performed during his lifetime, and although it was premiered by Franz Lizst in Weimar in 1854, the work -- criticised for its lack of dramatic action -- would never make it into the core repertoire.
While the opera would not necessarily triumph onstage from a dramatic point of view, a recording is the perfect medium in which to revel in the charming lyricism of the work. This special recording from 1978 brought the opera out of neglect, boasting an impressive list of singers. Schreier is praised for his 'elegant tones and graceful phrasing' (Gramophone) in the role of Alfonso, and Mathis brings warmth and sensitivity to the role of Estrella. The cast list also boasts internationally acclaimed baritone, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, whose duet with Herman Prey -- in which their voices unite 'in consummate artistry' (Gramophone)-- is undoubtedly a highlight of the recording.
Other information:
- This 1978 recording is the first issue of the opera, presenting the strongest cast possible: Edith Mathis, Hermann Prey, Peter Schreier, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Eberhard Büchner, Theo Adam, voices in their full glory and bloom, expertly supported by the Staatskapelle Berlin conducted by Otmar Suitner.
- During his whole (short) life Franz Schubert tried to gain public success by writing operas in the then popular Italian style of Rossini. Sadly his breakthrough never came, and his operas, many of which were not completed, were never performed during his lifetime.
- Alfonso und Estrella contains vintage Schubert: lyricism, charm, and his godly melodic gift, more than compensating a certain lack of dramatic action.
- Contains liner notes and synopsis.
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Kategorie:
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Filmy i muzyka
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Język wydania:
angielski
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EAN:
5028421946894
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Wymiary:
14.0x12.0cm
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Waga:
0.19kg
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#1: Act 2
(CD Audio)
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1. Duet: Freundlich bist du mir erschienen (Estrella/Alfonso) (02:37)
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2. Duet: Laß dir als Erinnrungszeichen (Alfonso/Estrella) (03:24)
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3. Aria: Wenn ich dich Holde sehe (Alfonso) (01:48)
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4. Recitative: Wer bist du, holdes Wesen (Alfonso/Estrella) (01:05)
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5. Aria: Könnt ich ewig hier verweilen (Estrella) (03:10)
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6. Recitative: Wie rühret mich dein herrlicher Gesang (Alfonso/Froila) (01:42)
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7. Duet and chorus: Darf ich dein Kind umarmen? (Estrella/Mauregato/Men's chorus) (03:59)
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8. Ensemble: Die Prinzessin ist erschienen! (Men's chorus/Mauregato/Estrella) (01:39)
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9. Chorus and ensemble: Stille, Freunde, seht euch vor! (Men's chorus/Adolfo) (10:35)
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10. Recitative: O sing mir, Vater (Alfonso/Froila) (01:28)
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11. Aria: Herrlich auf des Berges Höhen (Estrella) (02:15)
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12. Der Jäger ruhte hingegossen (Froila) (05:28)
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13. Finale: Sag, wo ist er hingekommen (Mauregato/Estrella/Chief bodyguard/Chorus) (05:53)
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14. Chorus and aria: Wo ist sie, was kommt ihr zu künden? (Mauregato/Men's chorus) (04:34)
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15. Von Fels und Wald umrungen (Estrella/Alfonso) (03:34)
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#2: Act 3
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1. Duet and chorus: Hörst du rufen, hörst du lärmen? (A maiden/A youth/Women's chorus) (01:56)
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2. Aria: Wo finde ich nur den Ort (Mauregato) (04:01)
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3. Schön und herrlich seh ich's tagen (Alfonso/Estrella) (02:22)
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4. Introduction: Allegro (01:23)
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5. Duet: Kein Geist, ich bin am Leben (Froila/Mauregato) (03:22)
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6. Was hör ich, welche Klänge? (Mauregato/Froila/Estrella/Alfonso/Adolfo/A maiden/A youth/Chorus) (08:15)
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7. Recitative and ensemble: Was geht hier vor (Froila/Alfonso/Estrella/Men's chorus) (04:51)
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8. Trio and finale: Empfange nun aus meiner Hand (Froila/Mauregato/Estrella) (01:57)
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9. Duet: Doch nun werde deinem Retter (Alfonso/Estrella) (02:39)
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10. Duet: Du wirst mir nicht entrinnen! (Adolfo/Estrella) (02:44)
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11. Recitative: Ja ich, ich bin gerettet (Estrella/Alfonso) (02:07)
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12. Trio and chorus: Hilfe! -- Welche Stimme! (Estrella/Alfonso/Adolfo/Men's chorus) (01:53)
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13. Duet and chorus: Wehe, meines Vaters Scharen (Estrella/Alfonso/Men's chorus) (01:49)
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14. Ensemble: Sie haben das Rufen vernommen (Men's chorus/Alfonso) (02:26)
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#3: Act 1
(CD Audio)
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1. Doch im Getümmel der Schlacht (Adolfo) (02:15)
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2. Recitative: Es ist dein streng Gebot (Alfonso/Froila) (01:08)
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3. Recitative: Du rührst mich, Teurer, sehr (Froila/Alfonso) (01:10)
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4. Aria with chorus: Es schmückt die weiten Säle (Estrella/Women's chorus) (02:26)
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5. Recitative: Verweile, o Prinzessin! (Adolfo/Estrella) (00:47)
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6. Finale: Glänzende Waffe den Krieger erfreut (Chorus/Adolfo/Mauregato/Estrella) (13:19)
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7. Schon schleichen meine Späher (Froila/Alfonso) (02:28)
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8. Duet: Ja gib, vernimm mein Flehen (Adolfo/Estrella) (07:25)
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9. Chorus and ensemble: Versammelt Euch, Brüder (Chorus/A maiden/A youth/Froila) (08:32)
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10. Schon, wenn es beginnt zu tagen (Alfonso) (04:03)
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11. Duet: Geschmückt von Glanz und Siegen (Froila/Alfonso) (04:21)
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12. Chorus: Zur Jadg, zur Jagd! (Women's chorus) (01:25)
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13. Introduction: Still noch decket uns die Nacht (Chorus/Alto/Tenor) (03:32)
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14. Aria: Sei mir gegrüßt, o Sonne! (Froila) (08:27)
