Immerse yourself in the haunting and powerful world of Alban Berg's "Wozzeck," a seminal work in the opera genre. Released on March 6, 2001, by Opera d'Oro, this album captures the full, intense experience of Berg's groundbreaking opera, originally premiered in 1925. Spanning a gripping 1 hour and 29 minutes, the album is a testament to Berg's innovative compositional style, blending expressionism with atonal music to create a deeply evocative and dramatic soundscape.
"Wozzeck" is a gripping tale of a soldier's descent into madness, told through Berg's masterful use of leitmotifs and intricate orchestration. The album features a full cast of talented vocalists and the Orchestra d'Oro, conducted by the renowned Paul Daniel. Each track is a carefully crafted piece of the larger narrative, from the ominous orchestral introductions to the chilling vocal performances that bring Wozzeck's tragic story to life.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a complete operatic experience, perfect for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and those looking to explore the genre's more modern and experimental works. Berg's "Wozzeck" is a landmark in 20th-century music, and this recording is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of opera and the power of musical storytelling.
This is a 2003 Reissue released as a LP.
Tracks
Berg: Wozzeck: Langsam, Wozzeck, langsam! Eins nach de Mandern! - Act OneAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Wozzeck, Er ist ein guter Mensch, aber... - Act OneAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Orchestral Postlude - Du, der Platz ist verflucht! - Act OneAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Tschin Bum, Tschin Bum, Bum, Bum, Bum! - Act OneAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: We da? Bist du's Franz? Komm herein! - Act OneAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Was erleb' ich, Wozzeck? Ein Mann ein Wort? - Act OneAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Orchestral Introduction - Geh einmal vor dich hin - Act OneAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Was die Steine glanzen! Was sind's fur welche? - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: wohin so eilig, geehrtester Herr sargnagel? - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: He, Wozzeck!... Was hetzt Er sich so... - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Transitional Passages and Introduction for Chamber Orchestra - Guten Tag, Franz - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Transitional Passages and Orchestral Prelude -Country Dances- - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Lustig, lustig... Aber es riecht... - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Wordless Chorus of Sleeping Soldiers - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: "Und ist kein Betrug in seinem Munde..." - Act TwoAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Dort links geht's in die Stadt. - Act ThreeAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Tanzt Alle; tanzt nur zu, springt... - Act ThreeAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Orchestral Postlude - Das messer? Wo ist das Messer? - Act ThreeAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Berg: Wozzeck: Orchestral Epilogue - Ringel, Ringel, Rosenkranz - Act ThreeAlban Berg, Geraint Evans, Anja Silja, Fritz Uhl, Laurent Driscoll, Helmut Melkert, Hans Kremmer, Zoltan Kelemen, Klaus Hirte, Jan Van Ree, Gertrude Jan, Wiener Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
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