Holliger Schneewittchen Opera in 5 Scenes

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Ópera y Vocal de la marca ECM Records / ECM New Series

• Marca: ECM Records / ECM New Series
• Categoría: Ópera y Vocal
• Dimensiones: 5.59 x 0.39 x 4.92 pulgadas
• Calificación: 4,4/5
• Valoraciones: 7

Datos técnicos destacados

• Dimensiones reportadas: 5.59 x 0.39 x 4.92 pulgadas (14.2 x 1.0 x 12.5 cm).
• Peso aproximado: 4.23 Onzas.
• Calificación promedio de 4,4/5.
• 7 valoraciones visibles.

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Descripción del producto Heinz Holliger's first full length opera is a radical reworking of the Snow White story, with libretto based on the version by Swiss author Robert Walser. The opera opened in Zürich to rave reviews, applauded for its energy, invention, wit and psychological insight. Soprano singer Juliane Banse was singled out for her exceptionally inspired performance in the title role. This New Series recording features the original cast, under the direction of the composer. Personnel: Juliane Banse (soprano), Cornelia Kallisch (contralto), Steve Davislim (tenor), Oliver Widmer (baritone), Werner Gröschel (bass), Orchester der Oper Zürich, Heinz Holliger (conductor) Tienda This isn't Disney's Snow White. Schneewittchen (a.k.a. "Snow White") is a postmodern dramatic meditation based on the work of Robert Walser (1878-1956), a Swiss poet and playwright. His text is more concerned with examining the psychological states and dreamlike fantasies of the protagonists than with linear plot development leading to a happy ending. No dwarves, either, just perpetual confrontations between Snow White and the wicked Queen, the Queen's huntsman lover, and a fickle Prince who rescues Snow White, declares his love, and then is turned on by the Queen. Walser's characters are all different facets of a single personality. Heinz Holliger opens the opera by having them sing in unison before taking on their distinctive roles. So it's a cerebral opera, but the music makes sense of it. Holliger writes brilliant declamatory passages, constantly commented upon and elaborated by the orchestra, with silvery upper-register instruments sometimes acting as a halo around the voices; elsewhere, it's percussion that carries the message. His luminous orchestration, like the often radiant vocal lines, tosses fragments of melodies about like so much falling snow, making the listening less forbidding than the telling. The singers are nothing short of magnificent. Banse as Snow White and Kalisch as the Queen are particularly effective in managing their high-flying lines and making the drama a visceral experience. Superb sound and production values match the outstanding performance. --Dan Davis

Detalles del producto Descatalogado por el fabricante : No Dimensiones del producto : 5,59 x 0,39 x 4,92 pulgadas; 4,23 Onzas Fabricante : ECM Records / ECM New Series Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2001 Código SPARS : DDD Producto en Tienda desde : Enero 10, 2007 Etiqueta : ECM Records / ECM New Series ASIN : B000050X9K Número de discos : 2 Clasificación en los más vendidos de Amazon: nº517,343 en CDs y Vinilo (Ver el Top 100 en CDs y Vinilo) nº2,018 en Operetas (CDs y Vinilo) nº76,915 en Clásica Opiniones de clientes: 4.4 4.4 de 5 estrellas 7 calificaciones Descatalogado por el fabricante : No Dimensiones del producto : 5,59 x 0,39 x 4,92 pulgadas; 4,23 Onzas Fabricante : ECM Records / ECM New Series Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2001 Código SPARS : DDD Producto en Tienda desde : Enero 10, 2007 Etiqueta : ECM Records / ECM New Series ASIN : B000050X9K Número de discos : 2