Franz Schubert: Rosamunde — Incidental Music to Helmina von Chézy’s Drama — WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln 2-CD Set

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408670094
• Product Type: 2-CD Music Set (Incidental Music)
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 67 009/10
• Release Year: 2002
• Recording: Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) Köln
• Conductor: Helmuth Froschauer
• Orchestra: WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln
• Choir: WDR Rundfunkchor Köln (Chorus Master: Godfried Ritter)
• Language: German (text adapted for concert performance)

• Speakers:

  Mezzo-Soprano: Mechthild Georg (voice of Axa)
  • Gert Westpr (Narrator/Albanus, Chancellor)
  • Gunda Aurich (Rosamunde, speaker)
  • Gisela Zoch (Axa, foster mother)
  • Martin Neubauer (Alfons, Prince of Candia)
  • Rainer Delventhal (Fulvio, Ruler of Cyprus)
• Dialogue Producer: Thomas Werner
• Duration: Approximately 98 minutes and 11 seconds
• Made in: Germany

Overview

Franz Schubert’s Rosamunde presents a captivating score composed as incidental music for Helmina von Chézy’s drama, with the text adapted by Christoph Schwandt for concert performance. This 2-CD set captures the lush orchestration and dramatic flair of Schubert’s music, performed by the WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln and the renowned WDR Rundfunkchor Köln under the direction of Helmuth Froschauer.

The recording features compelling narration and spoken roles that bring to life the characters of the play, including Rosamunde, Axa, Prince Alfons, and Fulvio. Mezzo-soprano Mechthild Georg adds a vocal dimension as the voice of Axa, complementing the richly textured orchestral and choral music.

Produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln and released on the Capriccio label, this set offers an immersive listening experience for lovers of Schubert’s lyrical and theatrical compositions.

Product Features

• Performers:

  Conductor: Helmuth Froschauer
  • WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln
  • WDR Rundfunkchor Köln (Chorus Master: Godfried Ritter)
  • Soloists and speakers listed above
• Format: 2 Digital Audio Discs, high-quality digital recording (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio, catalog number 67 009/10
• Includes: Adapted text for concert performance and dramatic narration
• Production: Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln
• Packaging: Designed by sowiesodesign, Köln
• Photography: Bilderberg

Interesting Facts

• Adapted Drama: The spoken text has been carefully adapted by Christoph Schwandt to allow for concert presentation without full staging.
• Distinctive Narration: The combination of speakers and vocal soloists enhances the dramatic storytelling inherent in Schubert’s score.
• WDR Ensemble Excellence: Featuring top musicians and chorus from WDR Köln, known for their precision and expressive performances.
• Rich Choral Work: The WDR Rundfunkchor Köln under Godfried Ritter adds a powerful choral dimension, pivotal to the opera’s atmosphere.

Publishers

Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio. All rights reserved under catalog number 67 009/10.

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