Ernst von Dohnányi: The Veil of Pierrette (Der Schleier der Pierrette), Op. 18 CD — ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ariane Matiakh

Product Information

• UPC: 845221053882
• Product Type: Music CD
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: C5388
• Release Year: 2020
• Orchestra: ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Ariane Matiakh
• Composer: Ernst von Dohnányi (1877–1960)
• Work: Der Schleier der Pierrette, Op. 18 (1908/09) — Pantomime in three acts, libretto by Arthur Schnitzler
• Recording Location: Vienna, ORF Radio Kulturhaus
• Recording Dates: March 26–29, 2019
• Total Duration: 80:48
• Made in: Germany

Overview

This landmark Capriccio release features the first complete recording of Ernst von Dohnányi’s The Veil of Pierrette (Der Schleier der Pierrette), Op. 18 — a pantomime in three acts based on a libretto by the eminent Austrian playwright Arthur Schnitzler. Composed between 1908 and 1909, the work captures the evocative and dramatic essence of early 20th-century Viennese music theatre.

The ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, under the expert baton of Ariane Matiakh, delivers a compelling and nuanced performance. The recording reveals the rich textures, expressive melodies, and dramatic pacing of this rarely performed masterpiece. The detailed program includes the Prelude and six scenes in Act One, two scenes in Act Two including the Wedding Waltz, and three scenes in Act Three.

Recorded live at the ORF Radio Kulturhaus in Vienna, the album exemplifies high production standards, with sound engineering by Robert Pavlecka and production oversight by Johannes Kernmayer.

Product Features

• Work: Der Schleier der Pierrette (The Veil of Pierrette), Op. 18
• Format: Complete recording of pantomime in three acts
• Orchestra: ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Ariane Matiakh
• Total Duration: 80:48
• Recording Location: ORF Radio Kulturhaus, Vienna
• Label: Capriccio, catalog number C5388

Interesting Facts

• First Complete Recording: This release marks the world premiere of the complete recording of Dohnányi’s pantomime, shedding light on a lesser-known yet significant work.
• Collaboration with Arthur Schnitzler: The libretto by Schnitzler, a major figure in Viennese literature and drama, adds literary depth to the musical composition.
• Modern Interpretation: Ariane Matiakh and the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra bring clarity and passion to this evocative score.
• High-Quality Production: Recorded in Vienna with expert sound engineering, ensuring excellent acoustic detail and balance.

Publishers

Published by Musikverlag Doblinger, Wien. Released by Delta Music GmbH and Capriccio Records. All rights reserved under catalog number C5388.

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