Schubert: Der vierjährige Posten / LP

STEREO B 20.894

Product Features

• Genre: Classical Opera
• Label: ETERNA Edition
• Language: German
• Format: Vinyl Record
• Recording Origin: Übernahme von EMI Limited, London/England
• Release Location: German Democratic Republic

Overview

Franz Schubert's one-act opera "Der vierjährige Posten" (D. 190) is a hidden gem within his dramatic oeuvre. Composed in 1815 with a libretto by Theodor Körner, this Singspiel weaves a light-hearted yet poignant tale of loyalty, identity, and love, set against the backdrop of military life in a quaint German border village. Schubert's youthful mastery shines through in his heartfelt melodies, dramatic instincts, and nuanced characterizations.

This recording by the Münchner Rundfunkorchester and the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, conducted by Heinz Wallberg, features a stellar lineup of soloists, including Helen Donath, Peter Schreier, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bringing Schubert's intimate and largely overlooked operatic work to life.

Track Listing

Side 1:

1. Overture
2. Introduction: "Helter attrahit der neue Morgen" (Kathchen, Duval, Walther, and Chorus)
3. Duet: "Du guter Heinrich, du süßes Kind" (Kathchen, Duval)
4. Terzet: "Mag dich die Hoffnung nicht betrügen" (Kathchen, Duval, Walther)
5. Quartet: "Freund, eile dich zu retten!" (Kathchen, Duval, Veit, Walther)

Side 2:

1. Aria: "Gott! Gott! Höre meine Stimme" (Kathchen)
2. March and Soldiers' Chorus: "Lustig in den Kampf"
3. Ensemble: "Um Gottes willen, er ist verloren!" (Kathchen, Hauptmann, Duval, Walther, and Chorus)
4. Finale: "Schöne Stunde, die uns blendet!" (Kathchen, Alto, Duval, Veit, Walther, and Chorus)

Key Credits

• Choral Preparation: Josef Schmidhuber
• Scientific Advisor: Prof. Dr. Harry Goldschmidt
• Introduction Author: Dr. Wolfgang Marggraf
• Artwork and Design: Gerd Samder
• Technical Production: VEB Gotha-Druck
• Composer: Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
• Librettist: Theodor Körner
• Performers:
  • Helen Donath (Kathchen, soprano)
  • Peter Schreier (Duval, tenor)
  • Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Walther, baritone)
  • Friedrich Lenz (Veit, tenor)
  • Willi Brokmeier (Hauptmann, tenor)
  • Sunhild Rauschkolb (Alto solo)
• Ensembles: Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Münchner Rundfunkorchester
• Conductor: Heinz Wallberg

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