Immerse yourself in the captivating world of opera with Albert Lortzing's masterpiece, 'Lortzing: Waffenschmied'. Released on 1 January 2004 by Profil, this enchanting album showcases the composer's exceptional skill in crafting a dramatic and engaging narrative.
With a duration of 2 hours, 'Lortzing: Waffenschmied' is a sweeping opera that whisks listeners away on a journey of love, drama, and comedy. The album features a wide range of captivating tracks, including arias, duets, and choruses, each one meticulously crafted to evoke the perfect balance of emotion and drama.
As a renowned opera composer, Albert Lortzing brings his unique touch to this album, weaving a complex tapestry of sound that will leave you spellbound. From the opening notes of the overture to the final conclusion, 'Lortzing: Waffenschmied' is a true masterpiece that showcases the composer's innate ability to craft memorable melodies and poignant lyrics.
With its rich, operatic soundscapes and exceptional performances, 'Lortzing: Waffenschmied' is an absolute must-listen for fans of the genre. So sit back, relax, and let the beautiful music of Albert Lortzing transport you to a world of drama, passion, and beauty.
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Tracks
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms): OvertureAlbert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: No. 1 Introduction. Spruhe, Flamme! Gluhe Eisen! [Chorus, Graf, Georg, Stadinger]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: No. 1 Introduction. Bringt eilig Hut und Mantel mir! [Stadinger, Georg, Chorus]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: Dialogue: Endlich sind wir unseren Quacksalber los [Georg, Graf]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: No. 2 Aria. Man wird ja nur einmal geboren [Georg]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: Dialogue: Belieben nur hereinzuspazieren [Brenner, Adelhof, Irmentraud]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: No. 3 Arietta. Welt, du kannst mir nicht gefallen [Irmentraud]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: Dialogue: Irmentraud, ist der Ritter noch nicht hier? [Marie, Irmentraud]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: No. 4 Finale. Bei nacht'gem Dunkel [Graf, Irmentraud, Marie]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: No. 4 Finale. Der Meister! [Georg, Marie, Irmentraud, Graf, Stadinger, Chorus]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act I: No. 4 Finale. Recitative and Aria. Er schlaft … - 's mag freilich nicht so ubel sein … [Marie]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms): Entr'actAlbert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: Dialogue: Wie soll ich mich jetzt zu Marie verhalten? [Graf, Marie]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: No. 5 Duet. Ihr wisst, dass er Euch liebt? [Graf, Marie]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: Dialogue: Oh! Was muss ich sehen! [Irmentraud, Graf, Marie, Georg, Stadinger, Adelhof]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: No. 6 Sextet: Der Mann scheint nicht bei Sinnen [Marie, Irmentraud, Georg, Graf, Stadinger, Adelhof]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: Dialogue: Jetzt seid Ihr ausquartiert [Georg, Graf, Stadinger]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: No. 7 Duet. Du bist ein arbeitsamer Mensch [Stadinger, Georg]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: Dialogue: Meister Stadinger! [Stadinger, Adelhof, Brenner, Irmentraud]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: No. 8 Chorus. Wie herrlich ist's im Grunen [Chorus]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: Dialogue: He, Georg, wo bleibst Du so lange?Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: No. 9 Song with Chorus. War einst ein junger Springinsfeld [Georg, Chorus]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: Dialogue: Wo bleibt denn nur meine Marie? [Stadinger, Adelhof, Georg]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act II: No. 10 Finale. Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe! [Irmentraud, Stadinger, Marie, Georg, Graf, Chorus]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms): Entr'actAlbert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: No. 11 Aria. Wir armen, armen Madchen [Marie]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: Dialogue: Schlag Dir doch den Georg aus dem Kopf [Brenner, Stadinger, Marie, Georg, Graf, Irmentraud]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: No. 12 Septet: Gut, dass ich Euch noch treffe [Adelhof, Stadinger, Brenner, Marie, Irmentraud, Graf, Georg]]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: Dialogue: Hoffentlich bin ich diesen Hanswursten fur immer los! [Stadginer, Marie, Irmentraud, Brenner, Georg]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: No. 13 Song. Auch ich war ein Jungling mit lockigem Haar [Stadinger]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: No. 14 March and Dialogue: Was ist denn da los? [Stadinger, Brenner]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: Dialogue: Heil dam Grafen Liebenau! [Brenner, Irmentraud, Georg, Marie, Graf, Stadinger]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Der Waffenschmied (the Armorer of Worms), Act III: No. 15 Conclusion: Gern gab' er Glanz und Reichtum hin [Graf, Marie, Irmentraud, Georg, Brenner, Stadinger, Chorus]Albert Lortzing, John Tomlinson, Ruth Ziesak, Boje Skovhus, Kjell Magnus Sandve, Ursula Kunz, Martin Hausberg, Andreas Schulist, Rudolf Hillebrand, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Leopold Hager
Albert Lortzing, a multifaceted German artist, left an indelible mark on the world of opera with his versatile talents as a composer, librettist, actor, and singer. Born in 1801, Lortzing's career spanned various artistic disciplines, making him a key figure in the development of the German Spieloper, a form akin to the French opéra comique. His works, which include a dozen notable stage productions, are celebrated for their wit, charm, and deep connection to German national heritage. Despite a life cut short at the age of fifty, Lortzing's compositions continue to captivate audiences with their timeless appeal. Among his notable works are "Regina" and "Undine," each offering a unique blend of drama and musical innovation. Lortzing's legacy endures, inspiring both performers and enthusiasts alike with his rich and diverse contributions to the operatic canon.
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