Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Franz Schubert with the release of "Schubert: Rosamunde, D. 797, version intégrale." This captivating album, released on January 1, 1959, under the BNF Collection label, offers a comprehensive journey through Schubert's incidental music for the play "Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus." Comprising 13 tracks, the album spans 55 minutes of exquisite chamber music and classical piano compositions, showcasing Schubert's mastery of melody and harmony.
The album opens with the stirring Overture from "Alfonso und Estrella," setting the stage for a series of entr'actes, ballet music, and choral pieces that bring the dramatic tale of Rosamunde to life. Highlights include the ethereal "Romance. 'Der Vollmond strahlt auf Bergeshöh’n'," the haunting "Chorus of Spirits. 'In der Tiefe wohnt das Licht'," and the lively "Chorus of Huntsmen. 'Wie lebt sich’s so fröhlich im Grünen'." Each piece is a testament to Schubert's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and atmospheres, from the tender and intimate to the grand and majestic.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of musical delights that will captivate and inspire. Schubert's timeless compositions, performed with skill and sensitivity, offer a window into the Romantic era and the genius of one of its most beloved composers.
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: Overture from "Alfonso und Estrella", D. 732Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 1, Entr'acte No. 1Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 2, Ballet Music No. 1Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 3a, Entr'acte No. 2Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 3b, Romance. "Der Vollmond strahlt auf Bergeshöh’n", Op. 26Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hilde Rössel Majdan
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 4, Chorus of Spirits. "In der Tiefe wohnt das Licht"Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Wiener Akademie-Chor
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 5, Entr'acte No. 3Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 6, Shepherd's MelodyFranz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 7, Chorus of Shepherds. "Hier auf den Fluren"Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Wiener Akademie-Chor
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 8, Chorus of Huntsmen. "Wie lebt sich’s so fröhlich im Grünen"Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Wiener Akademie-Chor
Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, D. 797: No. 9, Ballet Music No. 2Franz Schubert, Dean Dixon, Vienna State Opera Orchestra