Description

Ludwig van Beethoven Gesamtausgabe - Die Geschöpfe Des Prometheus Op. 43; Musik Zu Einem Ritterballett WoO 1 / Eterna 2x LP, Stereo 1973

8 26 326-327

Product Features

Label: Eterna – 8 26 326-327
Series: Ludwig van Beethoven Gesamtausgabe
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
Released: 1973
Genre: Classical
Style: Classical

Overview

This 1973 double LP set features Ludwig van Beethoven's "Die Geschöpfe Des Prometheus" (The Creatures of Prometheus) Op. 43, a ballet composed in 1801, and "Musik Zu Einem Ritterballett" (Music for a Knight's Ballet) WoO 1. The ballet is performed by the Staatskapelle Berlin under the direction of Günther Herbig. This recording is a significant example of Beethoven's early work in the classical style, showcasing his mastery of orchestral composition and ballet music.

Interesting Facts

"Die Geschöpfe Des Prometheus" is Beethoven's only full-length ballet, composed in 1801 following the libretto of Salvatore Viganò. It premiered on March 28, 1801, at the Burgtheater in Vienna and was given 28 performances.
The ballet is an allegory based on the mythical story of Prometheus, who introduces mankind to science and art. The music features a variety of orchestral instruments, including the harp and basset horn, which were rarely used by Beethoven in his other works.
"Musik Zu Einem Ritterballett" WoO 1 is a collection of pieces for a knight's ballet, showcasing Beethoven's ability to create music for various forms of performance.
Günther Herbig was a prominent German conductor known for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire.
The album features notable musicians, including Günther Wäsch on basset horn, Walter Weih on oboe, and Karl-Heinz Schröter on violoncello.

Track Listing

Die Geschöpfe Des Prometheus Op. 43
- A1: Ouvertüre. Adagio - Allegro Molto Con Brio
- A2: Erster Akt: Introduktion. La Tempesta. Allegro Non Troppo
- A3: Nr. 1 Poco Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
- A4: Nr. 2 Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
- A6: Nr. 3 Allegro Vivace
- A7: Zweiter Akt: Nr. 4 Maestoso - Andante
- A8: Nr. 5 Adagio - Andante Quasi Allegretto
- B1: Nr. 6 Un Poco Adagio - Allegro
- B2: Nr. 7 Grave
- B3: Nr. 8 Allegro Con Brio - Presto
- B4: Nr. 9 Adagio - Adagio - Allegro Molto
- C1: Nr. 10 Pastorale. Allegro
- C2: Nr. 11 Andante
- C3: Nr. 12 Maestoso - Adagio - Allegro - Mosso
- C4: Nr. 13 Allegro - Comodo - Coda - Mosso
- C5: Nr. 14 Andante - Adagio - Allegro - Allegretto
- D1: Nr. 15 Andantino - Adagio - Allegro
- D2: Nr. 16 Finale. Allegretto - Allegro molto - Presto
Musik Zu Einem Ritterballett WoO 1
- D3: Nr. 1 Marsch
- D4: Nr. 2 Deutscher Gesang. Allegro Moderato
- D5: Nr. 3 Jagdlied. Allegretto (Deutscher Gesang D. C.)
- D6: Nr. 4 Romanze. Andantino (Deutscher Gesang D. C.)
- D7: Nr. 5 Kriegslied. Allegro Assai Con Brio (Deutscher Gesang D. C.)
- D8: Nr. 6 Trinklied. Allegro Con Brio (Deutscher Gesang D. C.)
- D9: Nr. 7 Deutscher Tanz. Walzer
- D10: Nr. 8. Coda. Allegro Vivace - Andantino - Tempo I