Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Hans Werner Henze's "Der Prinz von Homburg," a masterful exploration of avant-garde and neoclassical music. Released on June 5, 2020, under the label CapriccioNR, this album is a testament to Henze's extraordinary compositional prowess. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through the dramatic and intricate score of Henze's opera "Der Prinz von Homburg."
The tracklist meticulously follows the structure of the opera, with each track corresponding to a specific act and scene. From the opening notes of "Der Prinz von Homburg, Act I Scene 1: Da nun die Stunde schlägt" to the final moments of "Der Prinz von Homburg, Act III Scene 2: Nun, oh Unsterblichkeit," the album unfolds like a musical narrative, drawing the audience into the emotional and psychological depths of the opera's characters.
Henze's composition is a blend of avant-garde innovations and neoclassical elegance, creating a rich and textured soundscape that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. The album is a must-listen for fans of contemporary classical music, offering a unique and immersive experience that showcases Henze's distinctive style and artistic vision.
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Tracks
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act I Scene 1: Da nun die Stunde schlägtHans Werner Henze, Robin Adams, Stefan Margita, Helene Schneiderman, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Moritz Kallenberg, Mingjie Lei, Paweł Konik, Michael Nagl, Catriona Smith, Anna Werle, Maria Stine, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act I Scene 2: Ihr Herrn, der Marschall kenntHans Werner Henze, Robin Adams, Stefan Margita, Helene Schneiderman, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Michael Ebbecke, Moritz Kallenberg, Mingjie Lei, Paweł Konik, Michael Nagl, Catriona Smith, Anna Werle, Maria Stine, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act I Scene 3: Ein schöner Tag, so wahr ich Leben atmeHans Werner Henze, Robin Adams, Moritz Kallenberg, Friedemann Röhlig, Mingjie Lei, Paweł Konik, Michael Nagl, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act I Scene 3: So ist es wahr, das wir den SiegHans Werner Henze, Helene Schneiderman, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Catriona Smith, Anna Werle, Maria Stine, Michael Nagl, Robin Adams, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act I Scene 3: Wer immer auch die Reiterei geführtHans Werner Henze, Stefan Margita, Helene Schneiderman, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Catriona Smith, Anna Werle, Maria Stine, Michael Ebbecke, Robin Adams, Friedemann Röhlig, Moritz Kallenberg, Mingjie Lei, Paweł Konik, Michael Nagl, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act II Scene 1: Freund Heinrich! Sei willkommenHans Werner Henze, Robin Adams, Moritz Kallenberg, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act II Scene 2: Oh Gott! Ich sehe das GrabHans Werner Henze, Robin Adams, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act II Scene 3: Prinz Homburg, gnädige FrauHans Werner Henze, Helene Schneiderman, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Catriona Smith, Anna Werle, Maria Stine, Robin Adams, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act II Scene 4: Mein edler OheimHans Werner Henze, Stefan Margita, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act II Scene 5: Das Leben nennt der DerwischHans Werner Henze, Robin Adams, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act III Scene 1: Rebellion, mein KurfürstHans Werner Henze, Stefan Margita, Michael Ebbecke, Friedemann Röhling, Moritz Kallenberg, Mingjie Lei, Paweł Konik, Michael Nagl, Robin Adams, Helene Schneiderman, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Catriona Smith, Anna Werle, Maria Stine, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister
Der Prinz von Homburg, Act III Scene 2: Nun, oh UnsterblichkeitHans Werner Henze, Stefan Margita, Helene Schneiderman, Vera-Lotte Böcker, Robin Adams, Michael Ebbecke, Friedemann Röhlig, Moritz Kallenberg, Mingjie Lei, Paweł Konik, Michael Nagl, Catriona Smith, Anna Werle, Maria Stine, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Cornelius Meister