Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful and profound world of Viktor Ullmann's "Der Kaiser von Atlantis; Hölderlin-Lieder," a 1994 release from Decca Music Group Ltd. This captivating album is a testament to Ullmann's genius, blending opera and lieder in a way that is both deeply moving and intellectually stimulating.
The centerpiece of the album is "Der Kaiser von Atlantis," an opera that Ullmann composed and wrote the libretto for while imprisoned in Theresienstadt concentration camp. The opera is a powerful anti-war statement, with its story of a emperor who declares war on death itself. The music is rich and complex, with a blend of modernist and traditional elements that create a sound world that is both familiar and unsettling.
The album also features Ullmann's "Hölderlin-Lieder," a set of songs based on the poems of Friedrich Hölderlin. These songs are a study in contrast to the opera, with their intimate, lyrical style and deeply personal expressions of love, loss, and longing.
The performances on this album are outstanding, with a stellar cast of singers and the Gewandhausorchester under the direction of Lothar Zagrosek. The sound is rich and detailed, with a warm, natural tone that brings out the best in both the music and the performances.
With a duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this album is a substantial and rewarding listening experience. Whether you are a fan of opera, lieder, or simply great music, "Der Kaiser von Atlantis; Hölderlin-Lieder" is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Hallo, halloViktor Ullman, Franz Mazura, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: PräludiumViktor Ullman, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Der Mond geht auf den FirstenViktor Ullman, Herbert Lippert, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Laß sein! Was singst du daViktor Ullman, Walter Berry, Herbert Lippert, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Ich fühle mich wenig wohlViktor Ullman, Herbert Lippert, Walter Berry, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Das waren KriegeViktor Ullman, Walter Berry, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Hallo, hallo! Achtung! Achtung!Viktor Ullman, Iris Vermillion, Walter Berry, Herbert Lippert, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Intermezzo "Totentanz"Viktor Ullman, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Wie spät ist es - Bin ich wahnsinnigViktor Ullman, Michael Kraus, Franz Mazura, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: IntermezzoViktor Ullman, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Wer da? Halt! Steh!Viktor Ullman, Martin Petzold, Christiane Oelze, Iris Vermillion, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Ist's wahr, daß es Landschaften gibtViktor Ullman, Christiane Oelze, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Komm, fort von hierViktor Ullman, Iris Vermillion, Christiane Oelze, Martin Petzold, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Schau, die WolkenViktor Ullman, Martin Petzold, Christiane Oelze, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Tanz - Intermezzo "Die lebenden Toten"Viktor Ullman, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Wir sind um einen Kreutzer SüßesViktor Ullman, Herbert Lippert, Iris Vermillion, Michael Kraus, Franz Mazura, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Fünf, sechs, siebenViktor Ullman, Michael Kraus, Herbert Lippert, Iris Vermillion, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Ich bin der TodViktor Ullman, Walter Berry, Michael Kraus, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Von allem, was geschiehtViktor Ullman, Michael Kraus, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Komm, Tod, du unser werter GastViktor Ullman, Christiane Oelze, Iris Vermillion, Herbert Lippert, Franz Mazura, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Der Krieg ist aus (alternative version 19 & 20)Viktor Ullman, Michael Kraus, Gewandhausorchester, Lothar Zagrosek
Hölderlin Lieder: 1. AbendphantasieViktor Ullman, Iris Vermillion, Jonathan Alder
Hölderlin Lieder: 2. Der FrühlingViktor Ullman, Iris Vermillion, Jonathan Alder
Hölderlin Lieder: 3. Wo bist duViktor Ullman, Iris Vermillion, Jonathan Alder
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