Immerse yourself in the avant-garde masterpiece "3 Sisters" by Peter Eötvös, a profound and intricate exploration of Anton Chekhov's timeless play. Released on January 1, 1999, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this album is a testament to Eötvös's genius in blending classical and contemporary musical elements. Spanning over two hours, the composition is divided into three sequences, each delving into the lives and relationships of the three sister protagonists, Olga, Masha, and Irina.
Eötvös's "3 Sisters" is not just a musical piece; it's a dramatic journey through the complexities of human emotions, dreams, and disillusions. The album features a rich tapestry of vocal and instrumental performances, with each track offering a unique perspective on the narrative. From the hauntingly beautiful arias to the intense, dramatic ensembles, the music captures the essence of Chekhov's characters and their struggles.
The album includes a variety of listening guides in English, German, and French, providing valuable insights into the composition and its context. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "3 Sisters" offers a compelling and enriching listening experience. Peter Eötvös's innovative approach to music and his deep understanding of Chekhov's work make this album a standout piece in the world of avant-garde classical music.
Trois Soeurs / Prolog: No. 1: "Múzika igráyet tak bódro" (Olga, Masha, Irina)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Oleg Riabets, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 2: "Bóze moy! Kudá vsyo usló?" (Irina, Olga)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Oleg Riabets, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 3: Refrén: "Oná khódit tak, kak búdto samá podozglá" (Masha)Peter Eötvös, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 4: "Molodci! Molodci! Zolotóy naród!" (Vershinin, Kulygin, Tuzenbach, Irina, Doctor, Masha, Soliony)Peter Eötvös, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Oleg Riabets, Dietrich Henschel, Wojtek Drabowicz, Nikita Storojew, Denis Sedov, Peter Hall, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 5: "Daváyte mirít'sya" (Tuzenbach, Soliony, Doctor, Olga, Andrei, Fedotik, Rodé, Vershinin, Kulygin, Anfisa, Masha, Irina)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Oleg Riabets, Albert Schagidullin, Dietrich Henschel, Wojtek Drabowicz, Nikita Storojew, Denis Sedov, Peter Hall, Marc Duguay, Ivan Matiakh, Jan Alofs, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 6: "Ya ne lyublyú i boyús' étogo vásego Solyónogo" (Irina, Tuzenbach, Doctor, Soliony)Peter Eötvös, Oleg Riabets, Dietrich Henschel, Denis Sedov, Peter Hall, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 7: "Ya lyublyú, ya lyublyú, beskonécno lyublyú..." (Soliony, Irina)Peter Eötvös, Oleg Riabets, Denis Sedov, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 8: "Vi tóze zdes'?" (Soliony, Natasha, Irina, Anfisa)Peter Eötvös, Oleg Riabets, Gary Boyce, Denis Sedov, Jan Alofs, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 9: V sádu (Pérvoye proscániye): "Spasibo za vsyo!" (Fedotik, Rodé, Tuzenbach, Irina, Kulygin, Doctor)Peter Eötvös, Oleg Riabets, Dietrich Henschel, Nikita Storojew, Peter Hall, Marc Duguay, Ivan Matiakh, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 10: V sádu: "Iván Románic, vi vcerá bili na bul'váre" (Irina, Doctor, Kulygin, Soliony)Peter Eötvös, Oleg Riabets, Nikita Storojew, Denis Sedov, Peter Hall, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 11: V sádu (Vtoróye proscaniye): "Mílaya, ya seycás pridú" (Tuzenbach, Irina)Peter Eötvös, Oleg Riabets, Dietrich Henschel, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / First Sequence: Irina: No. 12: V sádu: "Mi s barónom závtra vencáyemsya" (Irina, Doctor, Olga)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Oleg Riabets, Peter Hall, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 13: "Andréy!" / "Kak vidokhsya i postarél on" (Olga, Irina, Masha)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Oleg Riabets, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 14: Refrén: "Oná khódit tak, kak búdto samá podozglá" (Masha)Peter Eötvös, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 15: "Gde Ol'ga? Kakóy gromádniy pozár..." (Andrei, Olga, Vershinin, Masha, Anfisa, Kulygin)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Albert Schagidullin, Wojtek Drabowicz, Nikita Storojew, Jan Alofs, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 16: "Tak mnógo naródu dóma" (Natasha, Olga)Peter Eötvös, Gary Boyce, Alain Aubin, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 17: "Yésli bi ne soldáti" (Vershinin, Kulygin, Doctor, Rodé, Fedotik, Tuzenbach, Irina)Peter Eötvös, Oleg Riabets, Wojtek Drabowicz, Dietrich Henschel, Nikita Storojew, Peter Hall, Marc Duguay, Ivan Matiakh, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 18: "Mózet bit'... vásey mámi" (Doctor, Irina, Rodé, Fedotik, Tuzenbach, Vershinin, Kulygin, Natasha, Soliony)Peter Eötvös, Gary Boyce, Oleg Riabets, Peter Hall, Denis Sedov, Dietrich Henschel, Wojtek Drabowicz, Nikita Storojew, Marc Duguay, Ivan Matiakh, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 19 Recitatív: "Míliy ded, kak stránno prokhódit zízn'" (Andrei, Doctor)Peter Eötvös, Albert Schagidullin, Peter Hall, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 20 Monológ Andreya: "O, gde onó, kudá usló moyó prósloye" (Andrei)Peter Eötvös, Albert Schagidullin, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Second Sequence: Andrei: No. 21: "Eto ti? Andryúsa?" (Natasha, Anfisa, Andrei, Doctor)Peter Eötvös, Gary Boyce, Albert Schagidullin, Peter Hall, Jan Alofs, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Third Sequence: Masha: No. 22: "Zabil skazát', segódnya u vas v gostyákh" (Tuzenbach, Irina, Fedotik, Rodé, Doctor, Masha, Anfisa, Vershinin, Olga)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Oleg Riabets, Wojtek Drabowicz, Dietrich Henschel, Peter Hall, Marc Duguay, Ivan Matiakh, Jan Alofs, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Third Sequence: Masha: No. 23: "Ya... ostayús'" / "Dorogáya sestrá!" (Masha, Kulygin, Doctor, Irina, Vershinin, Olga)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Oleg Riabets, Wojtek Drabowicz, Nikita Storojew, Peter Hall, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Third Sequence: Masha: No. 24: "Cáyu khócetsya..." (Vershinin, Anfisa, Masha, Natasha)Peter Eötvös, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Wojtek Drabowicz, Jan Alofs, Gary Boyce, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Third Sequence: Masha: No. 25: "Pokáyus' vam, uz ból'se nikomú" (Masha, Olga)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Third Sequence: Masha: No. 26 V sádu (Trét'e pros cániye): "Ol'ga Sergéyevna, ya vam zeláyu" (Vershinin, Irina, Olga, Masha, Kulygin)Peter Eötvös, Alain Aubin, Vyatchescav Kagen - Paley, Oleg Riabets, Wojtek Drabowicz, Nikita Storojew, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Kent Nagano
Trois Soeurs / Listening guides: Listening Guide [english]Peter Eötvös
Trois Soeurs / Listening guides: Listening Guide [german]Peter Eötvös
Trois Soeurs / Listening guides: Listening Guide [french]Peter Eötvös
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