Experience the timeless tale of Orpheus and Eurydice through the masterful compositions of Carl Orff and Claudio Monteverdi with this captivating album. Released on September 24, 2013, by Profil, "Monteverdi & Orff: L'Orfeo" is a stunning fusion of late Renaissance and early Baroque musical styles, presented in a way that resonates with both classical aficionados and newcomers alike.
The album spans a rich hour and seventeen minutes, featuring 25 tracks that bring to life the mythical story of Orpheus, the legendary musician who journeys to the underworld to reclaim his beloved Eurydike. Carl Orff's "Orpheus" is a modern retelling of the ancient myth, while Monteverdi's "Lamento d'Arianna" adds a poignant touch with its haunting melody, arranged for voice, two harpsichords, and double bass.
The album showcases the talents of renowned performers, including Elisabeth Höngen and Ernst Wiemann, who bring depth and passion to their roles. The SWR Symphonieorchester and Ferdinand Leitner's orchestrations enhance the dramatic narrative, making each track a vivid scene in the unfolding drama.
From the joyous celebration of "Preist diesen Tag der Freude!" to the heart-wrenching lament of "Lamento d'Arianna," this album is a journey through the heights of joy and the depths of sorrow. The intricate harmonies and powerful vocals create a rich tapestry of sound that immerses the listener in the timeless story of love, loss, and redemption. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate a well-told story, "Monteverdi & Orff: L'Orfeo" is an album that will leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Orpheus: ToccataCarl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus: Als einst Orpheus den Tod seines Weibes mit Trauerliedern beklagte (Speaker)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act I, "Arkadische Landshaft": Preist diesen Tag der Freude! (Chorus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act I, "Arkadische Landshaft": Strahlendes Licht, leuchtende Sonne (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act I, "Arkadische Landshaft": All mein Sehnen, Orpheus, all mein Sinnen (Eurydike)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act I, "Arkadische Landshaft": Flieht uns der nächtigen Wolken Dunkel (Chorus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act I, "Arkadische Landshaft": MorescaCarl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act II, "Heller, lichter Wald, Hirten und Nymphen": Nehmt mich auf, irh stillen Wälder (Orpheus, Chorus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act II, "Heller, lichter Wald, Hirten und Nymphen": Weh, dunkles Schicksal! Weh, schweres Verhängnis! (Botin, Orpheus, Chorus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act II, "Heller, lichter Wald, Hirten und Nymphen": Lament. Eurydike, bist du mir erloschen (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Bin ich hinab getaucht ins Reich der Schatten (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Halt du, der du ins Land des Todes niedersteigst (Wächter)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Du dunkler Warner, einsamer Wächter (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Des Lebens Stern sich einmal noch in diesen Tiefen spiegeln soll (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Allbezwingend trägt dein Sang, dein Leid ins Land der Schatten (Wächter)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Weh mir unselig Seligem, endlich dir nach bin ich (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Hat ganz des Leides Kraft dein Herz zerbrochen (Wächter)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": O gib sie mir zurück! (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Zum Licht! Zum Leben wieder führ ich dich, Eurydike! (Orpheus, Eurydike)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Besiegt hat Orpheus die Nacht (Chorus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Eurydike, meine Liebe blüht empor in meinen Liedern (Orpheus, Chorus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Eurydike, fühlst du den Tag, dem wir entgegenschreiten? (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": Weh, dass des Lebens Sehnsucht im Land des Todes dich ergreift (Eurydike)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Orpheus, Act III, "Unterwelt": O lass mich untergehn in deinem Traum, in dir! (Orpheus)Carl Orff, Raymond Wolansky, Ingeborg Bremert, Lucretia West, Ernst Wiemann, Otto Arneth, South German Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Ferdinand Leitner
Lamento d'Arianna, SV 22 (arr. for voice, 2 harpsichords and double bass)Claudio Monteverdi, Elisabeth Höngen, Ferdinand Leitner, Rolf Reinhardt, Alfred Graeser
Carl Orff, born in Munich in 1895, was a German composer and music educator whose name is indelibly linked to his monumental cantata "Carmina Burana." This sprawling, dramatic work, composed in the mid-1930s, is a symphonic tour de force for full orchestra, symphony choir, and youth choir, setting to music texts from a 13th-century collection of poems. Orff's innovative approach to composition and his unique rhythmic and melodic language make "Carmina Burana" a thrilling and unforgettable experience.
Beyond his compositional prowess, Orff was a pioneer in music education, developing the Schulwerk, a method that emphasized rhythm, movement, and improvisation, and which has had a lasting impact on children's musical training. His work as an educator began in the 1920s, and his innovative approaches continue to influence music teaching today. Orff's life and work were significantly shaped by the historical context of his time, including the rise of the Third Reich and the Nazi regime's complex relationship with his music. His legacy endures as a composer who not only created powerful, evocative music but also revolutionized the way we think about musical education.
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