Description
Paul Hindemith – Mathis Der Maler | Witold Lutosławski – Trauermusik Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks (Vinyl LP)
Product Information
- Label / Catalog Number: ETERNA – 8 25 870
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1971
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Modern, Neo-Classical, Contemporary
- Series: (Supplement to the complete work; a dual-set release)
Overview
English Overview:
This distinguished 1971 ETERNA LP release brings together two monumental works by celebrated 20th-century composers. On Side A, Paul Hindemith's Mathis Der Maler (Matthias the Painter) is presented in a symphonic form that encapsulates the spirit of Hindemith’s opera as well as the turbulent historical context of the German Peasants’ War and the Reformation. Drawing upon the life and art of Matthias Grünewald, the work highlights the struggle for artistic freedom in an era of oppressive political climates.
On Side B, Witold Lutosławski's Trauermusik – Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks (À La Mémoire De Béla Bartók - Trauermusik for String Orchestra) offers a profound musical elegy dedicated to the memory of Béla Bartók. This composition, structured in four distinct sections—Prolog, Metamorfozy, Apogeum, and Epilog—serves as a moving tribute to one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century.
Performed by leading orchestral ensembles—the Dresdner Philharmonie and the Sinfonie-Orchester Der National-Philharmonie Warschau—and conducted by Heinz Bongartz and Witold Rowicki, this LP captures the innovative spirit and emotional depth of these masterpieces in superb stereo sound.
German Overview (Kurze Zusammenfassung):
Diese herausragende ETERNA-LP von 1971 vereint zwei bedeutende Werke des 20. Jahrhunderts. Auf Seite A präsentiert Paul Hindemiths Mathis Der Maler – ein symphonischer Ausdruck seiner Oper, der den Kampf für künstlerische Freiheit inmitten politischer Repression thematisiert. Auf Seite B erklingt Witold Lutosławskis Trauermusik Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks – ein berührendes Werk für Streichorchester, das dem Andenken an Béla Bartók gewidmet ist. Unter der Leitung von Heinz Bongartz und Witold Rowicki, interpretiert vom Dresdner Philharmonie und dem Sinfonie-Orchester Der National-Philharmonie Warschau, fängt diese Aufnahme den Geist und die Tiefe der Werke in herausragender Klangqualität ein.
Product Features
Musical & Structural Details
Mathis Der Maler (Paul Hindemith):
- Concept:
- An orchestral adaptation that draws directly from Hindemith’s opera, inspired by the life and work of Matthias Grünewald.
- Reflects themes of artistic struggle and the quest for creative liberty, resonating with the historical context of the German Peasants’ War (1524–25) and the tyrannies inhibiting artistic expression.
- Movement Descriptions:
- A1: Engelskonzert (Ruhig Bewegt - Ziemlich Lebhafte Halbe - Ruhig)
- A2: Grablegung (Sehr Langsam)
- B1: Versuchung Des Heiligen Antonius (Sehr Langsam, Frei Im Zeitmaß / Sehr Lebhaft - Langsam - Lebhaft - Sehr Lebhaft - "Lauda Sion Salvatorem" - "Alleluia")
Trauermusik Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks (Witold Lutosławski):
- Concept:
- A powerful memorial piece for strings dedicated to the memory of Béla Bartók, evoking a meditative and transformative aura.
- Structure:
- B2a: Prolog
- B2b: Metamorfozy
- B2c: Apogeum
- B2d: Epilog
Performance Details
- Conductors:
- Heinz Bongartz (tracks A1 to B1)
- Witold Rowicki (tracks B2)
- Orchestras:
- Dresdner Philharmonie (for Hindemith’s Mathis Der Maler and parts of Lutosławski’s work)
- Sinfonie-Orchester Der National-Philharmonie Warschau (for Lutosławski’s Trauermusik)
- Recording Excellence:
- Engineered by Claus Strüben with recording supervision by Heinz Wegner (for tracks A1 to B1) ensuring clear and balanced sound.
- Expert lacquer cutting and cover design capture the classic aesthetics and historical prestige of this release.
Illustrative & Production Credits
- Cover Design: Győző Varga
- Liner Notes: Provided by Eberhard Rudolph, offering insightful commentary on both works.
- Recording Engineer: Claus Strüben
- Recording Supervisor: Heinz Wegner (tracks A1 to B1)
Track Listing
Side A – Mathis Der Maler
- A1: Engelskonzert
(Ruhig Bewegt - Ziemlich Lebhafte Halbe - Ruhig) - A2: Grablegung
(Sehr Langsam) - B1: Versuchung Des Heiligen Antonius
(Sehr Langsam, Frei Im Zeitmaß / Sehr Lebhaft - Langsam - Lebhaft - Sehr Lebhaft - "Lauda Sion Salvatorem" - "Alleluia")
Side B – Trauermusik Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks
- B2a: Prolog
- B2b: Metamorfozy
- B2c: Apogeum
- B2d: Epilog
Publishers & Credits
- Composed By:
- Paul Hindemith (tracks A1 to B1)
- Witold Lutosławski (tracks B2)
- Conductors:
- Heinz Bongartz (tracks A1 to B1)
- Witold Rowicki (tracks B2)
- Orchestras:Recording Engineer: Claus Strüben
- Dresdner Philharmonie (tracks A1 to B2)
- Sinfonie-Orchester Der National-Philharmonie Warschau (tracks B2)
- Recording Supervisor: Heinz Wegner (tracks A1 to B1)
- Cover Design: Győző Varga
- Liner Notes: Eberhard Rudolph
- Producer: (As provided with the release details)
- Label: ETERNA
We value your feedback! Share your experience with this product to help others make informed decisions. Your review is important to us!
Hashtags
English:
#HindemithMathisDerMaler #LutoslawskiTrauermusik #ClassicalLP #ETERNA1971 #ModernClassical #NeoClassical #ContemporaryOrchestration #HistoricRecording #GDRClassics #20thCenturyMusic
German (Címkék):
#HindemithMathisDerMaler #LutoslawskiTrauermusik #KlassikLP #ETERNA1971 #ModerneKlassik #Neoklassik #ZeitgenössischeOrchestrierung #HistorischeAufnahme #DDRKlassiker #XXJahrhundertMusik