Shostakovich: Michelangelo Suite Op. 145a - Hermann Christian Polster, Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin, Thomas Sanderling / Berlin Classics Audio CD 1996 / 0091932BC

UPC 782124919320 

Total playtime 46:50

Product Features

• Artist: Hermann Christian Polster, Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin, Thomas Sanderling
• Label: Berlin Classics – 0091932BC
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1996
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern, Neo-Classical

Overview

This album by Hermann Christian Polster, the Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin, and conductor Thomas Sanderling features Dmitri Shostakovich's "Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti," Op. 145a. The suite is a cycle of song settings for bass voice and orchestra, translated from Michelangelo's poems into Russian. This recording is a testament to the enduring legacy of Shostakovich's work, offering a rich and engaging listening experience for classical music enthusiasts.

Interesting Facts

• Compositions: The album includes Shostakovich's "Suite on Verses of Michelangelo Buonarroti," Op. 145a, which is a cycle of eleven songs that trace a dramatic circle through Michelangelo's life and work.
• Performance: The performance by Hermann Christian Polster (bass vocals) and the Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin, conducted by Thomas Sanderling, brings to life the intricate and beautiful compositions of Shostakovich.
• Recording: The album was recorded in 1996, ensuring a high-quality sound that captures the nuances of the performance.

Track Listing

1. Suite Op. 145a Nach Texten Von Michelangelo Buonarroti Für Baß Und Orchester (46:50)
   • 1. Wahrheit. Adagio. "Voll Wahrheit Ist Ein Spruch Aus Alter Zeit" (5:06)
   • 2. Der Morgen. Allegretto. "Nichts Freudiger Als Dieses Heitre Spiel" (3:00)
   • 3. Liebe. Allegretto. "Oh Liebe, Sag Ob Meine Trunknen Augen" (4:00)
   • 4. Trennung. Moderato. "Mein Herz, Ich Wage Es" (3:10)
   • 5. Zorn. Allegro Non Troppo. "Hier Machen Sie Aus Kelchen Schwert Und Helme" (1:37)
   • 6. Dante. Moderato. "Als Einz'ger Mensch Sah Er Den Himmel" (3:35)
   • 7. Dem Verbannten. Largo. "Vor Seinem Wert Ist Aller Ruhm Gering" (6:19)
   • 8. Das Schaffen. Moderato. "Wenn Meines Hammers Wucht Den Harten Stein" (4:03)
   • 9. Nacht. Andante. "Sieh Diese Nacht" (5:37)
   • 10. Tod. Adagio. "Ich Fühl Den Tod" (5:52)
   • 11. Unsterblichkeit. Allegretto. "Hier Sandte Mir Das Schicksal Ew'gen Schlaf" (4:30)

Key Credits

• Composed By: Dimitri Schostakowitsch
• Bass Vocals: Hermann Christian Polster
• Conductor: Thomas Sanderling
• Orchestra: Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin
• Design [Cover]: Sabine Thürnau
• Edited By: Annelene Dziengel
• Engineer [Balance]: Eberhard Richter
• Engineer [Recording]: Hartmut Köhlbach
• Liner Notes [English Translation]: Bernd Zöllner, Intertext
• Liner Notes [French Translation]: Intertext, Pierre Odinot
• Liner Notes [German]: Helge Jung
• Photography By [Cover]: bpk, Berlin
• Producer: Heinz Wegner