"Der Tod und das Mädchen II" is a captivating avant-garde album by Austrian composer Olga Neuwirth, released in 2000 under the label col legno. This intriguing work is a collaboration with renowned actresses Anne Bennent and Hanna Schygulla, and features texts by Nobel Prize-winning author Elfriede Jelinek. The album is a unique blend of music and spoken word, drawing inspiration from the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, reimagined through a lens of science fiction and biting social commentary.
Comprising 15 tracks, the album spans a duration of 51 minutes, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. Neuwirth's composition is a response to Franz Schubert's "Der Tod und das Mädchen" (Death and the Maiden), and it serves as a modern exploration of themes of life, death, and the subconscious. The texts by Jelinek delve into the states of sleep, adding a layer of depth and introspection to the music.
The album is not just a collection of songs but a cohesive narrative that unfolds through the interplay of Neuwirth's avant-garde compositions and the powerful performances of Bennent and Schygulla. It challenges listeners to engage with complex themes and innovative musical techniques, making it a standout work in the realm of contemporary classical music.
2007 col legno music GmbH2000 ZKM Karlsruhe
Tracks
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 01Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 02Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 03Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 04Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 05Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 06Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 07Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 08Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 09Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 10Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 11Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 12Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 13Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 14Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
Der Tod und das Mädchen II: 15Olga Neuwirth, Anne Bennent, Hanna Schygulla, Elfriede Jelinek
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