Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of E. T. A. Hoffmann's "Undine," a captivating opera that blends romance, fantasy, and drama into a mesmerizing narrative. Released on September 5, 2014, under the label The Art Of Singing, this album offers a rich, 103-minute journey through the musical genius of Hoffmann, a master of the Romantic era.
"Undine" tells the tale of a water spirit, Undine, who falls in love with a human knight, Huldbrand. The opera is divided into three acts, each filled with a variety of musical styles and emotional depth. From the tender romance of "Nun will ich Dir gehören" to the dramatic intensity of "Reines Minnen, holdes Sehnen," the album showcases Hoffmann's ability to convey a wide range of emotions through his music.
The tracklist is a testament to Hoffmann's compositional prowess, featuring a mix of arias, duets, and choruses that bring the story to life. Notable pieces include the hauntingly beautiful "Wir weinten still im kleinen Zimmer," the lively "Wir essen und trinken im Grünen," and the powerful "Ihr Freund' aus Seen und Quellen."
This album is not just a collection of songs but a fully realized opera that transports you to a world of mythical creatures and human drama. Hoffmann's intricate compositions and the skilled performances bring the characters to life, making "Undine" a timeless piece of musical artistry. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply looking to explore something new, "Undine" is a must-listen that will leave you spellbound.
Tracks
Undine: OuvertüreErnst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger
Undine, Act I: Introduktion. "Ach, Undine, holde Kleine" (Ritter Huldbrand, Alter Fischer, Frau des Fischers)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Marcel Cordes, Georg Wieter, Ina Gerhein
Undine, Act I: Romanze. "Wir weinten still im kleinen Zimmer" (Alter Fischer, Chor)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Georg Wieter, Chorvereinigung Liederkranz Bamberg
Undine, Act I: "Weh, die Kleine, so alleine" (Huldbrand, Fischerpaar, Kühleborn, Undine)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Marcel Cordes, Georg Wieter, Ina Gerhein, Max Proebstl, Antonie Fahberg
Undine, Act I: "Nun will ich Dir gehören" (Undine, Huldbrand, Fischerpaar, Kühleborn)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Antonie Fahberg, Marcel Cordes, Georg Wieter, Ina Gerhein, Max Proebstl
Undine, Act I: Sextett. "Euch segne der, der einzig segnen kann" (Pater Heilmann, Undine, Huldbrand, Fischerpaar, Kühleborn)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Hans Hermann Nissen, Antonie Fahberg, Marcel Cordes, Georg Wieter, Ina Gerhein, Max Proebstl
Undine, Act I: Finale. "Niemals kann ich Dich verlassen" (Huldbrand, Undine, Heilmann, Fischerpaar, Kühleborn)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Marcel Cordes, Antonie Fahberg, Hans Hermann Nissen, Georg Wieter, Ina Gerhein, Max Proebstl
Undine, Act II: "Undine, komm' heran" (Kühleborn, Undine, Berthalda)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Max Proebstl, Antonie Fahberg, Hanny Stefek
Undine, Act II: Arie. "Wer traut des laun'gen Glückes Flügeln" (Undine)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Antonie Fahberg
Undine, Act II: "Flöten und Harfen und Geigen erklingen" (Chor, Herzog, Herzogin, Berthalda. Undine, Fischerpaar)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Chorvereinigung Liederkranz Bamberg, Franz Klarwein, Cäcilie Reich, Hanny Stefek, Antonie Fahberg, Georg Wieter, Ina Gerhein
Undine, Act II: Arie mit Chor. "Ihr Freund' aus Seen und Quellen" (Kühleborn, Chor)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Max Proebstl, Chorvereinigung Liederkranz Bamberg
Undine, Act II: Finale. "Kühlend die Schatten" (Berthalda, Undine, Huldbrand, Kühleborn, Chor)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Hanny Stefek, Antonie Fahberg, Marcel Cordes, Max Proebstl, Chorvereinigung Liederkranz Bamberg
Undine, Act III: Introduktion - Rezitativ - Arie. "Wie schwül, wie bang" (Berthalda)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Hanny Stefek
Undine, Act III: Terzett: "So gilt mir wirklich denn dein Leben" (Berthalda, Ritter Huldbrand, Kühleborn)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Hanny Stefek, Marcel Cordes, Max Proebstl
Undine, Act III: Finale. "Wir essen und trinken im Grünen" (Berthalda, Undine, Fischersfrau, Herzogin, Herzog, Huldbrand)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Hanny Stefek, Antonie Fahberg, Ina Gerhein, Cäcilie Reich, Franz Klarwein, Marcel Cordes
Undine, Act III: Finale. "Reines Minnen, holdes Sehnen" (Berthalda, Undine, Fischersfrau, Herzogin, Herzog, Huldbrand)Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, Bamberg Symphony, Robert Heger, Hanny Stefek, Antonie Fahberg, Ina Gerhein, Cäcilie Reich, Franz Klarwein, Marcel Cordes
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