Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Peter Cornelius' "Der Barbier von Bagdad" (The Barber of Baghdad), a captivating operetta that blends romance, intrigue, and exotic allure. Originally composed in 1858, this lesser-known gem is brought to life in a stunning 2008 recording by Profil, offering a fresh perspective on Cornelius' unique contribution to the operetta genre.
The album spans a generous 1 hour and 41 minutes, featuring a complete performance of the two-act operetta. The story unfolds with a rich tapestry of characters, including the barber, Nureddin, Margiana, and Abul, each brought to life through Cornelius' evocative music. The overture alone is a masterclass in orchestration, setting the stage for the dramatic and romantic tales that follow.
Cornelius' composition is notable for its blend of German Romanticism and Orientalist influences, creating a soundscape that is both familiar and exotic. The libretto, filled with wit and charm, complements the music beautifully, making "Der Barbier von Bagdad" a delightful and engaging listen from start to finish.
This recording is a testament to the enduring appeal of Cornelius' work, offering a rare opportunity to experience a piece that, while not as widely performed as some of its contemporaries, holds a special place in the history of operetta. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Der Barbier von Bagdad" promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad): OverturePeter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: Sanfter Schlummer [Servants, Nureddin]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: So leb' ich noch! So hat noch nicht [Nureddin]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: Sei Allahs Frieden uber dir, mein Sohn [Bostana, Nureddin]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: Ach, das Leid hab' ich getragen [Nureddin]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: Mein Sohn, sei Allahs Frieden… [Abul, Nureddin]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: Hinaus aus Hof und Haus! [Chorus, Abul]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: Ich seh, durch Strenge werd ich ihn nicht los… [Nureddin, Abul]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: So schwarmet Jugend, achtet nicht Gefahr [Abul]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: So hat der Satan dich noch immer hier? [Nureddin, Abul]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act I: O sehet den Armen [Nureddin, Serverts, Abul]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: IntroductionPeter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Er kommt! Er kommt! Er kommt! O Wonne meiner Brust! [Margiana, Bostana, Cadi]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: O holdes Bild in Engelschone [Nureddin, Margiana]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Der Abul Hassan Ali Ebn Bekar [Bostana, Nureddin]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Dass nicht die laute Welt uns store [Nureddin, Abul, Margiana]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Weh! Weh!… Erschreckt nicht [Slave, Bostana, Abul, Margiana, Nureddin]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Wo ist er hin? [Abul, Bostana]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Unsel'ger Freund! Und musstest so du enden! [Abul, Cadi]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Verruchte Diebe! [Cadi, Abul, Servants of Nureddin, friends of the Cadi, wailing women]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Platz dem Kalifen… Sprich Kadi! [Caliph, Cadi, Abul, Chorus]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
Der Barbier von Bagdad (the Barber of Bagdad), Act II: Zeig deinen Schatz, mein Kind… [Cadi, Margiana, Chorus, Abul, All]Peter Cornelius, Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml, Horst Rüdiger Laubenthal, Hans Sotin, Rolf Dieter Krull, Anton Maxen, Ferdinand Schnelle, André Peysang, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Ferdinand Leitner
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