Immerse yourself in the powerful and gripping world of Alban Berg's masterpiece, "Wozzeck," a seminal work in the opera repertoire. Released on Naxos in 2002, this album captures the full, intense drama of Berg's only completed opera, a work that blends expressionism with atonality to create a hauntingly beautiful and deeply unsettling experience. The opera, based on Georg Büchner's play, tells the tragic story of Wozzeck, a poor soldier driven to madness and violence by the cruel world around him. Each of the fifteen tracks on this album corresponds to a scene in the opera, guiding you through the narrative with Berg's intricate and evocative music. From the eerie tones of "The Captain's room" to the chilling climax in the "Forest path by a pool," Berg's score is a tour de force of musical innovation and emotional depth. With a duration of 1 hour and 39 minutes, this album is a profound exploration of human suffering and the darker aspects of society, brought to life through Berg's unique compositional style.
Tracks
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act I Scene 1: The Captain's roomAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act I Scene 2: Open field outside the townAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act I Scene 3: Marie's roomAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act I Scene 4: The Doctor's studyAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act I Scene 5: Street in front of Marie's doorAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act II, IntroductionAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act II Scene 1: Marie's roomAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act II Scene 2: Street in townAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act II Scene 3: Street in front of Marie's doorAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act II Scene 4: Tavern GardenAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act II Scene 5: Guardroom in the barracksAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act III Scene 1: Marie's roomAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act III Scene 2: Forest path by a poolAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act III Scene 3: TavernAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act III Scene 4: Forest path by a poolAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
Wozzeck, Op. 7: Act III Scene 5: Street in front of Marie's doorAlban Berg, Katarina Dalayman, Klas Hedlund, Lennard Stregard, Marianne Eklof, Carl Johan Falkman, Ulrik Qvale, Sten Wahlund, Stockholm Royal Opera Chorus, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
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