Alexander Zemlinsky: Lyrische Symphonie, Op. 18 (Hybrid SACD)

UPC: 4006408710813

Overview

Alexander Zemlinsky’s Lyrische Symphonie, Op. 18, sets Rabindranath Tagore’s evocative texts for soprano, baritone, and full orchestra. In this 2006 SACD hybrid release, Matthias Goerne and Christine Schäfer deliver richly expressive interpretations under Christoph Eschenbach’s dynamic leadership of the Orchestre de Paris. Available in high-resolution multichannel DSD and 16-bit stereo CD formats, this recording marries 20th-century lyricism with state-of-the-art sound.

Product Features

• Product Type: Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) / CD Audio
• Format & Packaging: Hybrid disc compatible with SACD multichannel, SACD stereo and standard CD players; full-color booklet with libretto (German/English) and liner notes
• Total Runtime: Approx. 52 minutes (7 movements)
• Language: German text by Rabindranath Tagore; libretto translations in booklet
• Label: Capriccio (Catalog 71 081) / Delta Music GmbH, Frechen
• Release Date: 2006
• Country of Origin: Germany (Made in Austria)
• Recording Technology: DSD multichannel surround & stereo; 16-bit CD audio

Track Listing

1. Ich bin friedlos – 10:48
2. Mutter, der junge Prinz muss an unsrer Türe vorbeikommen – 7:18
3. Du bist die Abendwolke – 7:12
4. Sprich zu mir, Geliebter – 9:57
5. Befrei mich von den Banden deiner Süße, Lieb! – 2:02
6. Vollende denn das letzte Lied – 5:23
7. Friede, mein Herz – 9:06

Publishers and Artists

• Composer: Alexander Zemlinsky (1871–1942) 
• Conductor: Christoph Eschenbach 
• Orchestra: Orchestre de Paris (solo violin: Philippe Alché) 
• Soprano: Christine Schäfer (tracks 2, 4, 6) 
• Baritone: Matthias Goerne (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7) 
• Text: Rabindranath Tagore 
• Engineer: Philipp Knop 
• Producer: Johannes Kernmayer 
• Recording Supervisor: Wolfram Nehls 
• Design & Artwork: Artur Bodenstein, Vienna (arturbodenstein.com) 
• Cover Photo: Getty Images 
• Hybrid Technology Provided By: Capriccio / Delta Music GmbH

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