Engelbert Humperdinck's opera, Königskinder, is a tragic fairy tale that tells the story of a doomed love between a goose girl and a prince, as they battle prejudice and are obstructed by magic. This album, released on 1 January 2006, under the Universal Music Division Decca Records France label, is a live recording of the opera, performed at the Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum in Montpellier on 27 July 2005. The performance features the Orchestre National de Montpellier, conducted by Armin Jordan, and a talented cast, including Jonas Kaufmann, Ofelia Sala, and Nora Gubisch.
With a duration of 2 hours and 44 minutes, this 3-CD set is a comprehensive representation of Humperdinck's work, showcasing his mastery of opera composition. Königskinder offers a stark contrast to his more famous work, Hänsel und Gretel, and has only begun to gain recognition in recent years. The album has received critical acclaim, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
This opera is a must-listen for fans of classical music and those interested in exploring Humperdinck's lesser-known works. The talented cast and orchestra bring the story to life, making for an engaging and emotive listening experience. Engelbert Humperdinck's Königskinder is a unique and captivating album that is sure to appeal to opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Tracks
Königskinder: Prélude à l'acte I - Acte I : He, Trulle! Wo mag sie nur stecken? - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Nora Gubisch, Ofelia Sala
Königskinder: Acte I : O liebe Linde, wie ist mir schwer! - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Nora Gubisch, Jonas Kaufmann, Ofelia Sala
Königskinder: Acte I : Königsblut und Bettelblut - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Detlef Roth, Nora Gubisch, Jonas Kaufmann, Ofelia Sala
Königskinder: Acte I : Vorwärts, Bruder Holzhacker! - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Detlef Roth, Nora Gubisch, Ofelia Sala, Jaco Huijpen, Fabrice Mantegna
Königskinder: Acte I : Dein Vater der hat vor sechzehn Jahren… - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Detlef Roth, Nora Gubisch, Ofelia Sala
Königskinder: Prélude à l'acte II - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie
Königskinder: Acte II : Jungfer, ist das ein Leben in der Stadt! - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Sigvards Kļava, Latvian Radio Choir, Jonas Kaufmann, Mareen Knoth, Diana Schmid, Gundars Dzilums, Andris Gailis
Königskinder: Acte II : Immer her! Über die Fässer quer! - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Sigvards Kļava, Valerie Sainte Agathe, Rainer Altorfer, Latvian Radio Choir, Choeur D'Enfants Opéra Junior, Jonas Kaufmann, Jaco Huijpen, Henk Neven, Fabrice Mantegna, Nelly Lawson, Diana Schmid
Königskinder: Acte II : Liebe und fröhliche Kinder der Stadt… - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Sigvards Kļava, Valerie Sainte Agathe, Rainer Altorfer, Latvian Radio Choir, Choeur D'Enfants Opéra Junior, Detlef Roth, Jonas Kaufmann, Ofelia Sala, Jaco Huijpen, Henk Neven, Fabrice Mantegna, Nelly Lawson, Hans-Otto Weiss, Mareen Knoth, Marc Dostert, Diana Schmid, Inga Zilinska, Gundars Dzilums, Andris Gailis
Königskinder: Prélude à l'acte III - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie
Königskinder: Acte III : Meine grauen Täublein: Seind in der Nähe? - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Valerie Sainte Agathe, Rainer Altorfer, Choeur D'Enfants Opéra Junior, Detlef Roth, Jaco Huijpen, Fabrice Mantegna, Nelly Lawson
Königskinder: Acte III : Wer ist drinnen, Bruder? - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Detlef Roth, Jonas Kaufmann, Ofelia Sala, Jaco Huijpen, Fabrice Mantegna
Königskinder: Acte III : Der Tod kann nicht kommen – ich liebe dich. - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Jonas Kaufmann, Ofelia Sala, Jaco Huijpen, Fabrice Mantegna
Königskinder: Acte III : Tapfer, ihr Kinder voran! - Live at Opéra Berlioz-Le Corum, Montpellier / July, 27th, 2005Engelbert Humperdinck, Armin Jordan, Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, Valerie Sainte Agathe, Rainer Altorfer, Choeur D'Enfants Opéra Junior, Detlef Roth, Jaco Huijpen, Fabrice Mantegna, Nelly Lawson
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