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Franz Schmidt: Notre Dame — Complete 2CD Romantic Opera Recording

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Franz Schmidt: Notre Dame — Complete 2CD Romantic Opera Recording

Product Information

  • UPC: 0845221051819
  • Product Type: 2CD Audio Set
  • Format: Digital Recording
  • Duration: Approximate duration not specified (complete opera in 2 acts)
  • Language: German
  • Genre: Romantic Opera in 2 Acts
  • Composer: Franz Schmidt (1874–1939)
  • Libretto: Leopold Wilk and Franz Schmidt, adapted after Victor Hugo’s novel Notre Dame de Paris
  • Principal Cast:

    Orchestra: Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
    • Gwyneth Jones (Esmeralda)
    • James King (Phoebus)
    • Horst R. Laubenthal (Gringoire)
    • Hartmut Welker (Archdeacon)
    • Kurt Moll (Quasimodo)
    • Hans Helm (Officer)
    • Kaja Borris (Old Falourdel)
  • Choruses: RIAS Kammerchor (Chorus Master Marcus Creed) and Chor der St.-Hedwigs-Kathedrale (Chorus Master Roland Bader)
  • Conductor: Christof Perick
  • Musical Preparation: Frank Maus
  • Organ: Andreas Juffinger
  • Recording: World Premiere Recording
  • Publisher: Capriccio
  • Catalog Number: C5181
  • Production: Co-production RIAS Berlin, made in Austria
  • Web: www.capriccio.at

Overview

Franz Schmidt’s Notre Dame is a richly romantic opera in two acts based on Victor Hugo’s timeless novel Notre Dame de Paris. This complete recording presents Schmidt’s dramatic and lush score, brought to life by a distinguished cast led by Gwyneth Jones as Esmeralda and James King as Phoebus.

With masterful conducting by Christof Perick and the powerful accompaniment of the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, this world premiere recording captures the emotional depth and grandeur of Schmidt’s adaptation. The inclusion of two expert choirs—the RIAS Kammerchor and the Chor der St.-Hedwigs-Kathedrale—adds depth and texture to the work’s atmospheric scenes.

A must-have for lovers of late-Romantic opera, this edition showcases a rarely recorded masterpiece with exceptional vocal performances and orchestral richness.


Product Features

  • Format: 2 Audio CDs
  • Language: German
  • Opera Type: Romantic Opera in 2 Acts
  • Libretto: By Leopold Wilk and Franz Schmidt, after Victor Hugo
  • Artists: Leading international soloists with full orchestra and two choirs
  • Conductor: Christof Perick
  • Orchestra: Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
  • Choruses: RIAS Kammerchor and Chor der St.-Hedwigs-Kathedrale
  • Recording Type: High-quality digital world premiere recording
  • Production: Made in Austria, co-production with RIAS Berlin

Interesting Facts

  • Composer: Franz Schmidt was a key figure in early 20th-century Austrian music, known for his symphonic and operatic works blending late Romanticism with modern influences.
  • Literary Source: The opera draws on Victor Hugo’s famous novel Notre Dame de Paris, with a libretto adapted by Leopold Wilk and Schmidt himself, emphasizing the tragic and human aspects of the story.
  • Cast Highlights: Gwyneth Jones’ dramatic soprano shines as Esmeralda, while Kurt Moll’s commanding bass voice brings depth to Quasimodo.
  • Dual Choirs: The use of two prestigious choirs enriches the atmospheric and dramatic power of the opera’s choral passages.
  • World Premiere Recording: This set offers the first full recorded performance of Schmidt’s Notre Dame, making it a valuable collector’s item.

Track Listing

(Refer to enclosed booklet for full track details)


Publishers

© 1989/2013 Capriccio, a product of Delta Music GmbH, Austria Co-production: RIAS Berlin Design by sowies Cover photo © Lokalin-f


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