Description
Ludwig van Beethoven Gesamtausgabe - Musik Zu Goethes Trauerspiel Egmont Op. 84 / ETERNA LP Stereo 1976
8 25 700
Elisabeth Breul, Horst Schulze, Staatskapelle Berlin, Dirigent: Heinz Bongartz
Product Features
- Label: ETERNA – 8 25 700
- Series: Ludwig van Beethoven Gesamtausgabe
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1976
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Classical
Overview
This 1976 vinyl LP features Ludwig van Beethoven's "Musik Zu Goethes Trauerspiel Egmont" Op. 84, performed by Elisabeth Breul, Horst Schulze, and the Staatskapelle Berlin under the direction of Heinz Bongartz. This recording is a significant example of Beethoven's incidental music, showcasing his mastery of classical composition and dramatic interpretation. The album includes detailed track listings for each piece, highlighting the vocal and orchestral excellence of the ensemble.
Interesting Facts
- Beethoven's "Musik Zu Goethes Trauerspiel Egmont" Op. 84 was composed in 1809-1810 and premiered on June 15, 1810, in Vienna. It was written for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's play "Egmont," which tells the story of the Count of Egmont's struggle against Spanish rule in the Netherlands.
- The music includes an overture, several interludes, and two songs for Klärchen, as well as a melodrama and a victory symphony. The overture is particularly famous for its dramatic and powerful themes.
- Elisabeth Breul was a prominent German soprano known for her performances in classical and romantic repertoire.
- Horst Schulze was a notable German actor who frequently performed in dramatic roles.
- Heinz Bongartz was a respected German conductor known for his interpretations of classical music.
Track Listing
- Musik Zu Goethes Trauerspiel Egmont Op. 84
- A1: Overtüre
- A2: Nr. 1. Lied (Klärchen) / Die Trommel Gerühret!
- Voice: Elisabeth Breul
- A3: Nr. 2. Zwischenakt I
- A4: Nr. 3. Zwischenakt II
- A5: Nr. 4. Lied (Klärchen) / Freudvoll Und Leidvoll, Gedankenvoll Sein
- Voice: Elisabeth Breul
- A6: Nr. 5. Zwischenakt III
- B1: Nr. 6. Zwischenakt IV / Monolog (Egmont) Alter Freund Immer Getreuer Schlaf
- Voice Actor: Horst Schulze
- B2: Nr. 7. Musik, Klärchens Tod Bezeichnend / Monolog (Egmont) Es Ist Vorbei Es Ist Beschlossen
- Voice Actor: Horst Schulze
- B3: Nr. 8. Melodram (Egmont) Süßer Schlaf Du Kommst Wie Reines Glück / Verschwunden Ist Der Kranz
- Voice Actor: Horst Schulze
- B4: Nr. 9. Siegessymphonie
Key Credits
- Art Direction: Ingo Arnold
- Composed By: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Conductor: Heinz Bongartz
- Directed By: Heinz Wegner
- Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
- Voice: Elisabeth Breul
- Voice Actor: Horst Schulze
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