Dive into the captivating world of Aribert Reimann's "Melusine," a profound and intricate musical journey released on January 1, 2010, under the esteemed label Wergo. This album is a testament to Reimann's mastery, offering a rich, hour-and-thirty-six-minute exploration of the legendary figure of Melusine through a series of meticulously crafted scenes and interludes. The tracklist is structured like a theatrical performance, with acts and scenes that guide the audience through a narrative tapestry of drama and intrigue. Each piece is a standalone gem, yet collectively, they form a cohesive and immersive experience that showcases Reimann's unique compositional voice. "Melusine" is not just an album; it's a symphonic narrative that invites listeners to engage with the depth and complexity of Reimann's musical storytelling.
(C) 2010 Wergo(P) 2010 Wergo
Tracks
Melusine, Act I Scene 1Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Gabriele May, Richard Kindley, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act I Scene 2Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Gabriele May, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act I Scene 3Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Wieland Satter, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act I Scene 4Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Richard Kindley, Gabriele May, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Interlude 1Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act II Scene 1Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Teresa Erbe, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act II Scene 2Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Dariusz Siedlik, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act II Scene 3Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Sibrand Basa, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act III BeginningAribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Teresa Erbe, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act III Scene Pythia-OgerAribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Teresa Erbe, Thomas Fleischmann, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act III Scene by the countAribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Elisabeth Sommermann, Katrin Dieckelt, Bernardo Kim, Tim Stekkelies, Richard Kindley, Marlene Mild, Song-Hu Liu, Sibrand Basa, Teresa Erbe, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Interlude 2Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act IV Scene 1Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act IV Scene Melusine-CountAribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Song-Hu Liu, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act IV Interlude 3Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act IV Scene 2Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Marlene Mild, Song-Hu Liu, Thomas Fleischmann, Peter Hirsch
Melusine, Act IV Scene 3Aribert Reimann, Nürnberger Philharmoniker, Gabriele May, Richard Kindley, Peter Hirsch
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