Dive into the profound and haunting world of Leoš Janáček's opera "From the House of the Dead" with this captivating live recording from the Grosses Festspielhaus in Salzburg, 1992. This album, released by Deutsche Grammophon in 2010, offers a gripping exploration of Janáček's final opera, inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky's semi-autobiographical novel. The opera, set in a Siberian prison, delves into the desperate and often brutal lives of its inmates, with a vast cast of 18 solo roles and a complex web of interwoven stories.
Janáček's unique compositional style, deeply rooted in Moravian and Slavic folk music, shines through in this intense and evocative work. The opera's lack of a conventional plot allows for a rich tapestry of characters and narratives, each revealing the divine spark within the human spirit, even in the darkest of circumstances. The performance features the renowned Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by the esteemed Claudio Abbado, with a stellar cast including Nicolai Ghiaurov, Elzbieta Szmytka, Monte Pederson, and Philip Langridge.
Spanning three acts and 15 tracks, this live recording captures the raw power and intimacy of Janáček's score, with a duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes. The album is a testament to Janáček's genius as a composer and his ability to convey the depths of the human condition through music. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Janáček's work or a newcomer to his unique sound, this album offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the 20th century's most compelling operas.
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11: Introduction - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Moderato I - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Přivedou dnes pána! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Bojidar Nikolov, Barry Mccauley, Peter Fraiss, Josef Veverka, Richard Novak, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Harry Peeters, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Neuvidí oko již těch krajů - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Philip Langridge, Barry Mccauley, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Aljejo, podávej nitku! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Barry Mccauley, Josef Veverka, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: A... a... - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Andrea Rost, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Mil´y, mil´y, Aljejo! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Andrea Rost, Philip Langridge, Ulrich Großrubatscher, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Walter Zeh, Franz Wimmer, Richard Novak, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Skuratov. Poslali mne v Jurjea - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Philip Langridge, Ulrich Großrubatscher, Heinz Zednik, Barry Mccauley, Alexander Oliver, Josef Stangl, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Hra o Kedrilovi a Juanovi - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Alexander Oliver, Bojidar Nikolov, Walter Zeh, Richard Haan, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Pantomima o Pekne mlyánrce - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Pěkně hráli, co? - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Christiane Young, Stefan Margita, Heinz Zednik, Josef Veverka, Barry Mccauley, Richard Novak, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Moderato II - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Isaj, prorok boží! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Barry Mccauley, Josef Veverka, Bojidar Nikolov, Heinz Zednik, Philip Langridge, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Má dětátka milá - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Josef Veverka, Miroslav Kopp, Barry Mccauley, Peter Fraiss, Monte Pederson, Nikolaus Simkovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Promena. Allegro. Hou, hou! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Josef Stangl, Harry Peeters, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
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