Description
Schönberg: Erwartung / Présence De La Musique Contemporaine / Vega LP
C 35 A 175
Helga Pilarczyk (soprano), Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Direction Hermann Scherchen
Product Features
- Label: Vega – C 35 A 175
- Series: Présence De La Musique Contemporaine
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Country: France
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Modern
Overview
Delve into the avant-garde world of Arnold Schönberg's Erwartung (Op. 17), a monodrama of intense emotional depth and modernist musical expression. This Vega LP, part of the Présence De La Musique Contemporaine series, features the exceptional soprano vocals of Helga Pilarczyk, accompanied by the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie under the direction of Hermann Scherchen. This recording captures the essence of Schönberg's pioneering work, known for its atonal complexity and psychological intensity.
Interesting Facts
- Arnold Schönberg's Erwartung is celebrated as a milestone in 20th-century opera, exploring themes of anxiety, fear, and existential crisis through its monodramatic structure.
- Helga Pilarczyk, renowned for her soprano range, delivers a compelling performance, interpreting the challenging vocal and emotional demands of the work.
- Hermann Scherchen, a prominent conductor known for championing contemporary music, brings his expertise to this recording, guiding the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie through Schönberg's intricate score.
- Vega Records, with its Présence De La Musique Contemporaine series, underscores its commitment to avant-garde and modern classical repertoire, presenting this seminal work to a discerning audience.
Tracklist
- Erwartung (Monodram) Op. 17
Key Credits
- Composer: Arnold Schönberg
- Conductor: Hermann Scherchen
- Soprano Vocals: Helga Pilarczyk
- Orchestra: Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
- Libretto: Marie Pappenheim
- Cover Art: Maurice Tapiero
- Sleeve Notes: Claude Rostand
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