Schoenberg: Gurrelieder – A Digital Masterpiece by Decca (2-CD Set)

Product Information

UPC: 028943032124
Catalog Number: 430321-20
Product Type: Digital 2-CD Set
Title: Gurrelieder
Composer: Arnold Schoenberg (1874–1951)
Label: DECCA DIGITAL (Import)
Co-production: In co-production with RIAS Berlin
Primary Performers:

• Soloists: Susan Dunn, Siegfried Jerusalem, Brigitte Fassbaender, Hermann Becht, Peter Haage, Hans Hotter
• Chorales: Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin; Städtischer Musikverein zu Düsseldorf
• Orchestra: Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
• Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
  Format & Technology: Digital recording using state-of-the-art production processes
  Release Year: 1990 (Decca, The Decca Record Company Limited, London)
  Manufacturing: Printed in West Germany

Overview

English Overview

Discover Arnold Schoenberg’s monumental work Gurrelieder in this critically acclaimed 2-CD digital recording. This release captures the visionary composition—a complex and expansive oratorio that melds myth, lyrical passion, and rich orchestral textures—performed by a stellar ensemble. Under the dynamic baton of Riccardo Chailly, the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, together with the Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin and the Städtischer Musikverein zu Düsseldorf, deliver a performance of sublime intensity. The masterful vocal artistry of Susan Dunn, Siegfried Jerusalem, Brigitte Fassbaender, Hermann Becht, Peter Haage, and Hans Hotter brings to life the multifaceted character of this work. With a total runtime divided into two discs (55:50 on CD 1 and 45:04 on CD 2), this Decca digital edition is a treasure for both Schoenberg aficionados and collectors of high-definition classical recordings.

French Overview (Vue d'ensemble)

Découvrez l'œuvre monumentale d’Arnold Schoenberg, Gurrelieder, grâce à cet enregistrement numérique en 2 CD, salué par la critique. Ce disque capture la composition visionnaire – un oratorio complexe et vaste qui marie mythe, passion lyrique et textures orchestrales riches – interprété par un ensemble d’exception. Sous la direction dynamique de Riccardo Chailly, le Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, associé au Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin et au Städtischer Musikverein zu Düsseldorf, offre une performance d'une intensité sublime. Le virtuosisme vocal de Susan Dunn, Siegfried Jerusalem, Brigitte Fassbaender, Hermann Becht, Peter Haage et Hans Hotter insuffle vie à la richesse des personnages de cette œuvre. Avec un temps total réparti sur deux disques (55:50 sur le CD 1 et 45:04 sur le CD 2), cette édition numérique Decca est un précieux trésor tant pour les connaisseurs de Schoenberg que pour les collectionneurs d'enregistrements classiques de haute définition.

Product Features

Format & Packaging

• Media Format: Digital recording on 2 Compact Discs
• Packaging: Presented in classic DECCA design with artwork reflecting the timeless nature of Schoenberg’s vision
• Edition: Import release prized for its exceptional sonic quality and historical significance

Musical & Production Details

• Orchestral and Choral Collaboration:
  • The Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, with top-notch chorus support from the Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin and Städtischer Musikverein zu Düsseldorf, creates an immense and expressive sound world.
• Conductor & Soloists:
  • Under the expert direction of Riccardo Chailly, celebrated soloists Susan Dunn, Siegfried Jerusalem, Brigitte Fassbaender, Hermann Becht, Peter Haage, and Hans Hotter deliver powerful and nuanced interpretations.
• Recording Excellence:
  • Utilizing modern digital technology, this production captures every detail of Schoenberg’s intricate score, immersing the listener in a high-definition musical experience.

Track Listing

• CD 1: Approximately 55 minutes, Part I encompassing movements 1 through 11
• CD 2: Approximately 45 minutes, comprising Part II and Part III
  For a detailed breakdown of each movement, please refer to the digital liner notes included with the release.

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

• Innovative Composition:
  Gurrelieder stands as a bold and innovative work by Schoenberg, combining elements of dramatic narrative with expansive musical architecture.
• Historic Performance:
  This 1990 recording captures a landmark performance with an ensemble of world-class artists and is celebrated as one of the definitive interpretations of the work.
• Cutting-Edge Digital Production:
  The use of advanced digital recording technology by Decca ensures an extraordinarily clear and balanced sound, making this release ideal for audiophiles and classical enthusiasts alike.

French Interesting Facts (Faits intéressants)

• Composition Innovante :
  Gurrelieder est une œuvre audacieuse et novatrice de Schoenberg, alliant éléments de narration dramatique et architecture musicale expansive.
• Performance Historique :
  Cet enregistrement de 1990 saisit une performance marquante interprétée par un ensemble d’artistes de renommée mondiale, et est salué comme l’une des interprétations définitives de l’œuvre.
• Production Numérique de Pointe :
  L’utilisation d’une technologie d’enregistrement numérique avancée par Decca garantit un son d’une clarté et d’un équilibre exceptionnels, faisant de cette édition un incontournable pour les audiophiles et les amateurs de musique classique.

Publishers

Released by The Decca Record Company Limited in 1990.
Printed in West Germany.
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French:

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