Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Richard Strauss with his operatic masterpiece "Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203." This live recording from the Bayerische Staatsoper, released in 2016 by Orfeo, offers a thrilling journey through Strauss's early compositional style, blending orchestral brilliance with operatic drama. Spanning over an hour and twenty-eight minutes, the album features a full cast of talented performers, including Paul Kuën, Karl Hoppe, and Rudolf Wurzer, each bringing Strauss's characters to life with remarkable skill.
"Feuersnot" tells a tale of love, magic, and mischief, set against the backdrop of a midsummer night. The opera's thirteen tracks take you through a whirlwind of emotions, from the playful and humorous to the intense and dramatic. Highlights include the lively "Gebts uns a Holz zum Subendfeuer," the enchanting "Mittsommernacht! Wonnige Wacht!," and the thrilling "Hollenspuk! Satanstrug!."
Strauss's intricate compositions and the Bayerische Staatsoper's stellar performance make this album a standout in the classical music genre. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the world of classical music, "Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203" is a captivating exploration of Strauss's genius and a testament to the enduring power of opera.
2016 Orfeo2016 Orfeo
Tracks
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Introduction - Gebts uns a Holz zum SubendfeuerRichard Strauss, Paul Kuen, Karl Hoppe, Rudolf Wurzer, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Lässts den seltsamen Nachbarn ausRichard Strauss, Paul Kuen, Karl Hoppe, Georg Wieter, Rudolf Wurzer, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Ihr Kindlein, ungestümeRichard Strauss, Antonia Fahberg, Irmgard Barth, Liselotte Nosler, Marcel Cordes, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Dass ich den Zauber lerneRichard Strauss, Marcel Cordes, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Pfuch! Schamts Euch, Junker ÜbermutRichard Strauss, Max Proebstl, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Pockszigel! Welch wust' GelarmRichard Strauss, Maud Cunitz, Karl Ostertag, Max Proebstl, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Feuersnot! Minnegebot!Richard Strauss, Karl Ostertag, Marcel Cordes, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Mittsommernacht! Wonnige Wacht!Richard Strauss, Maud Cunitz, Marcel Cordes, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Leise, leise, lässt uns schauenRichard Strauss, Maud Cunitz, Antonia Fahberg, Liselotte Nosler, Irmgard Barth, Marcel Cordes, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Hollenspuk! Satanstrug!Richard Strauss, Gerda Sommerschuh, Paul Kuen, Walther Carnuth, Kieth Engen, Max Proebstl, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Oh weh, Herr Schweiker von GundelfingRichard Strauss, Marcel Cordes, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Habt Ihr's gehört?Richard Strauss, Walther Carnuth, Paul Kuen, Karl Hoppe, Kieth Engen, Rudolf Wurzer, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe
Feuersnot, Op. 50, TrV 203: Interlude - FinaleRichard Strauss, Bavarian State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe