Description
Brecht-Songs Mit Gisela May / Eterna Collection / Berlin Classics Audio CD Stereo 2007 / 0033152BC
UPC 782124331528
| Label: | Berlin Classics – 0033152BC |
|---|---|
| Series: | Eterna Collection |
| Format: |
CD, Album
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| Country: | Germany |
| Released: |
Mar 30, 2007 |
| Genre: | Classical, Stage & Screen |
Overview
The "Brecht-Songs Mit Gisela May" CD is a remarkable collection that showcases the synergy between the legendary playwright Bertolt Brecht and the musical talents of composers like Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler. This album, part of the esteemed Eterna Collection, features the captivating voice of Gisela May, interpreting Brecht's poignant and politically charged lyrics with a classical and theatrical flair. Recorded in Germany and released by Berlin Classics, this album is a testament to the enduring power of Brecht's work and its influence on stage and screen music.Interesting Facts
- Gisela May was a renowned German actress and singer, celebrated for her interpretations of Brecht's music.
- The album includes compositions by Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler, who were among the most significant collaborators of Bertolt Brecht.
- The track "Vom Ertrunkenen Mädchen" is a haunting piece composed by Kurt Weill, showcasing the thematic depth of Brecht's lyrics.
- The arrangements by Henry Krtschil and Tilo Müller-Medek bring a fresh perspective to these classic songs, enhancing their emotional impact.
Tracklist:
| 1 | Vom Ertrunkenen Mädchen | |
| 2 | Das Lied Der Eisenbahntruppe Von For Donald | |
| 3 | Ballade Vom Weib Und Den Soldaten | |
| 4 | Zu Potsdam Unter Eichen | |
| 5 | Bericht Über Den Tod Eines Genossen | |
| 6 | Lied Einer Deutschen Mutter | |
| 7 | Oh Falladah, Die Du Hangest! | |
| 8 | Das Frühjahr | |
| 9 | Philosophisches Tanzlied | |
| 10 | Ballade Von Den Selbsthelfern | |
| 11 | Das Lied Von Der Wolke Der Nacht | |
| 12 | Lied Der Verderbten Unschuld Beim Wäschefalten | |
| 13 | Kuppellied | |
| 14 | Die Legende Der Dirne Evelyn Roe | |
| 15 | Mutter Beimlein |
- Arranged By – Henry Krtschil (tracks: 9, 10), Tilo Müller-Medek* (tracks: 12)
- Design – Antje Warnecke
- Written-By – Bertolt Brecht, Hans Eisler* (tracks: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15), Hans-Dieter Hosalla (tracks: 14), Joachim Werzlau (tracks: 2), Kurt Weill (tracks: 1, 4), Peter Fischer (3) (tracks: 9, 10), Rudolf Wagner-Régeny (tracks: 14), Tilo Müller-Medek* (tracks: 13)
