Description

Theo Adam Singt Lieder Von Richard Strauss - Norman Shetler (klavier) / ETERNA LP Stereo 1984

8 27 694

Product Details

Label: ETERNA – 8 27 694
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
Released: 1984
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Modern

Overview

Renowned bass vocalist Theo Adam collaborates with the accomplished pianist Norman Shetler to bring to life the enchanting Lieder of Richard Strauss. This 1984 ETERNA release captures the lyrical beauty and emotive depth of Strauss's compositions, which are set to poetic texts by notable authors such as Hermann von Gilm, Heinrich Heine, and Detlev von Liliencron. The album showcases a curated selection of Strauss's art songs, blending Romantic expressiveness with a touch of Modern refinement.

With the meticulous production by Horst Kunze, this LP is a masterful addition to the canon of vocal recordings, offering a rich exploration of the themes of love, nature, and human emotion.

Track Listing

Side A

Heimliche Aufforderung Op. 27 Nr. 3 (Text: John Henry Mackay) – 3:10
Die Georgine Op. 10 Nr. 4 (Text: Hermann von Gilm) – 3:05
Ich Liebe Dich Op. 37 Nr. 2 (Text: Detlev von Liliencron) – 2:05
Cäcilie Op. 27 Nr. 2 (Text: Heinrich Hart) – 2:10
Breit Über Mein Haupt Op. 19 Nr. 2 (Text: Adolf Friedrich Graf von Schack) – 1:35
Nachtgang Op. 29 Nr. 3 (Text: Otto Julius Bierbaum) – 2:35
Mein Herz Ist Stumm Op. 19 Nr. 6 (Text: Adolf Friedrich Graf von Schack) – 3:00
Allerseelen Op. 10 Nr. 8 (Text: Hermann von Gilm) – 2:50

Side B

Zueignung Op. 10 Nr. 1 (Text: Hermann von Gilm) – 1:40
Wie Sollten Wir Geheim Sie Halten Op. 19 Nr. 4 (Text: Adolf Friedrich Graf von Schack) – 2:10
Bruder Liederlich Op. 41 Nr. 4 (Text: Detlev von Liliencron) – 3:20
Schlechtes Wetter Op. 69 Nr. 5 (Text: Heinrich Heine) – 2:05
Für Fünfzehn Pfennige Op. 36 Nr. 2 (Text: Des Knaben Wunderhorn) – 2:00
In Der Campagna Op. 41 Nr. 2 (Text: John Henry Mackay) – 2:20
Geduld Op. 10 Nr. 5 (Text: Hermann von Gilm) – 3:40
Ach Lieb, Ich Muß Nun Scheiden Op. 21 Nr. 3 (Text: Felix Dahn) – 1:30

Key Credits

Bass Vocals: Theo Adam
Piano: Norman Shetler
Composed By: Richard Strauss
Texts By: Various authors, including Hermann von Gilm, Heinrich Heine, and John Henry Mackay
Producer [Musikregie]: Horst Kunze
Engineer [Tonregie]: Horst Kunze
Design [Gestaltung]: Gerd Semder
Photography By: Mathias Adam
Liner Notes: Ernst Krause