Immerse yourself in the gripping world of Wolfgang Fortner's "Bluthochzeit" (Blood Wedding), a captivating opera that unfolds over two powerful acts. Released on January 21, 2008, this album is a testament to Fortner's mastery of composition, blending intense drama with rich musical textures. Spanning nearly two hours, the opera is divided into seven scenes across two acts, each interspersed with interludes that heighten the tension and intrigue. The album, under the Profil label, offers a profound exploration of love, betrayal, and tragedy, making it a compelling addition to any classical music collection. Fortner's intricate scoring and dramatic pacing ensure that "Bluthochzeit" is an unforgettable listening experience.
Tracks
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I: AllegroWolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I Scene 1Wolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I Scene 1: InterludeWolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I Scene 2Wolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I Scene 2: InterludeWolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I Scene 3Wolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I Scene 3: InterludeWolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act I Scene 4Wolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act II: Molto allegroWolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act II Scene 5Wolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act II Scene 5: InterludeWolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act II Scene 6Wolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding), Act II Scene 7Wolfgang Fortner, Natalie Hinsch-Gröndahl, Anny Schlemm, Irmgard Gerz, Emmy Lisken, Hildegunt Walther, Johanna Koch-Bauer, Anita Westhoff, Sylvia Maurick, Ruth Hoen, Ernst Grathwol, Wilhelm Otto, Alexander Schoedler, Gerhard Nathge, Helga Jenkel, Ernst Hammerstaedt, Herbert Bartel, Martin Häusler, Karl Schiebener, Cologne Opera Chorus, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
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