Immerse yourself in the profound and evocative world of Karl Amadeus Hartmann's "Simplicius Simplicissimus," a captivating opera that delves into the complexities of human nature and the tumultuous backdrop of the Thirty Years' War. This album, released on November 17, 2009, under the BR-Klassik label, is a testament to Hartmann's mastery of symphonic and operatic composition, offering a rich tapestry of musical storytelling that spans nearly two hours.
The opera, based on the novel by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen, follows the journey of Simplicius, a young man who navigates the horrors and absurdities of war, ultimately seeking solace and enlightenment. Hartmann's score, meticulously arranged and performed in the 2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch, is a symphonic tour de force that blends lyrical melodies, dramatic choral passages, and intricate orchestral textures.
The album features a diverse array of vocal and instrumental performances, showcasing the talents of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. From the haunting overture to the lively dances and the poignant arias, each track offers a unique glimpse into the opera's rich narrative and emotional depth. The libretto, written by Hartmann himself, is a powerful exploration of themes such as innocence, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
"Simplicius Simplicissimus" is not just an opera; it is a profound reflection on the human condition, set against the backdrop of one of history's most devastating conflicts. Hartmann's music, with its blend of lyricism, drama, and introspection, invites listeners to engage with the opera's themes on a deeply personal level. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling and unforgettable musical experience.
Tracks
Simplicius Simplicissimus: Overture (2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch)Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act I Scene 1: Anno Domini (Chorus, Speaker) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Munich Radio Orchestra, Christian Gerhaher, Die Singphoniker, Ulf Schirmer
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act I Scene 1: Bub sei fleissig (Bauer, Simplicius) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Michael Volle, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act I Scene 1: Du sehr verachter Bauerstand (Simplicius) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act I Scene 1: Traum (2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch)Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act I Scene 1: Hunger und Durst (Landsknecht, Simplicius) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Christian Gerhaher, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act I Scene 2: Da schaut die losgelassenen Teufel (Bauer, Speaker) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Christian Gerhaher, Michael Volle, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 1: Komm, Trost der Nacht (Einsiedel) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 1: Baume, lauter Baume (Simplicius, Einsiedel) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 1: Ich sehe wohl (Simplicius, Einsiedel) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 1: Unser lieber Vater (Simplicius, Einsiedel) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 1: Simplici ein vernunftiger Mensch (Chorus, Speaker) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Christian Gerhaher, Die Singphoniker, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 2: Nun Simplici, liebes Kind (Einsiedel, Simplicius) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 2: So geht das schnode Leben hin (Einsiedel, Simplicius) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 2: Mein lieber und wahrer, einziger Sohn (Einsiedel, Simplicius, Chorus) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 2: Vater! Herzliebster Vater! (Simplicius, Chorus) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Die Singphoniker, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 3: Hut Dich, Bauer, ich komm (Chorus, Feldwebel, Landsknecht, Simplicius) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Christian Gerhaher, Michael Volle, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra, Die Singphoniker
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act II Scene 3: Soll ich dich zeitlich oder ewig strafen (Feldwebel, Simplicius, Chorus) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Michael Volle, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra, Die Singphoniker
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: Bankett beim Gouverneur (2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch)Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: 3 Tanze der Dame: No. 1, Sehr schnell (2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch)Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: 3 Tanze der Dame: No. 2, Lustig (2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch)Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: 3 Tanze der Dame: No. 3, Furioso (2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch)Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: Als Manner sind wir durchaus ehrlich (Hauptmann, Gouverneur) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Michael Volle, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: Hochedler Herr Gubernator (Landsknecht, Gouverneur, Simplicius) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Christian Gerhaher, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Camilla Nylund, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: Spiel 1: Simplex sieht erstmal einen Tanz (Sprecher, Simplicius, Landsknecht, Hauptmann, Gouverneur) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Christian Gerhaher, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: Spiel 2: Simplex das Lob der Jungfrau beschreibet (Speaker, Simplicius, Hauptmann, Gouverneur) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Christian Gerhaher, Michael Volle, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: Bravo, Simplici, bravissimo (Governeur, Simplicius, Hauptmann) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Michael Volle, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III: Dank Herr, dass ihr mich so ehrt - Scene 1: Das ist brav von dir - Scene 2: Diese sehen ernstlich und etwas reputierlicher aus (Gouverneur, Simplicius, Hauptmann) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Camilla Nylund, Will Hartmann, Michael Volle, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III Scene 3: Diese sind eine schwere last fur die Wurzeln (Gouverneur) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Will Hartmann, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III Scene 4: Ihr alle martert und qualt unsaglich (Gouverneur, Chorus) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Will Hartmann, Die Singphoniker, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra
Simplicius Simplicissimus, Act III Scene 4: Gespriesen sei der Richeter der Wahrheit (Simplicius, Chorus, Speaker) [2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch]Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Christian Gerhaher, Ulf Schirmer, Munich Radio Orchestra, Camilla Nylund, Die Singphoniker
Simplicius Simplicissimus: Karl Amadeus Hartmann and the original version of Simplicius Simplicissimus (2005 Bavarian Radio Version by W. Hiller and R. Klimesch)Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Bernhard Neuhoff, Wilfried Hiller, Ulf Schirmer, Elisabeth Hartmann
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