Dive into the profound and evocative world of Hanns Eisler with the album "Eisler: Vocal Music," released in 1996 under the Berlin Classics label. This collection spans a little over an hour and a half, showcasing the diverse and rich vocal compositions of one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Eisler's work, known for its deep emotional resonance and political undertones, is presented here in a variety of styles and genres, from elegies and sonnets to chamber cantatas and songs.
The album features a wide array of pieces, including the poignant "2 Elegien," the introspective "Uber die Dauer des Exils," and the dramatic "Kammerkantate" series, which explores themes of exile, resistance, and human suffering. Eisler's collaborations with poets and writers, such as his settings of Shakespeare's Sonnet No. 66 and Goethe's "Die Burgschaft," highlight his ability to merge music with literature in a way that enhances both.
Eisler's vocal music is not just a testament to his compositional skill but also a reflection of his life experiences and political beliefs. His work often addresses themes of oppression, freedom, and the human condition, making this album a powerful and thought-provoking listen. Whether you are a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer to Eisler's work, this album offers a compelling exploration of one of the most significant voices in 20th-century music.
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Tracks
2 Elegien: I. In die Stadte kam ich…Hanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
2 Elegien: II. Ihr, die Ihr Auftauchen werdet…Hanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
Der Pflaumenbaum (first version)Hanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
Uber die Dauer des Exils: I. Schlage keinen Nagel in die WandHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
Uber die Dauer des Exils: II. Sieh den Nagel in der WandHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
Lied einer deutschen MutterHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
Der Rauber und sein KnechtHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
Kammerkantate No. 4, "Man lebt vom einen Tage zu dem andern"Hanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger
Kammerkantate No. 3, "Die romische Kantate": I. Das grosse RomHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Helmut Hofmann, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Heinz Christoph, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 3, "Die romische Kantate": II. Der GestankHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Helmut Hofmann, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Heinz Christoph, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 3, "Die romische Kantate": III. Woher kommt er?Hanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Helmut Hofmann, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Heinz Christoph, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 3, "Die romische Kantate": IV. Die AngstHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Helmut Hofmann, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Heinz Christoph, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 1, "Die Gott-sei-bei-uns-Kantate"Hanns Eisler, Max Pommer, Roswitha Trexler, Leipzig Radio Children's Choir, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold, Giorgio Kröhner, Albrecht Anders
Kammerkantate No. 6, "Nein"Hanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold, Giorgio Kröhner, Albrecht Anders
Kammerkantate No. 7, "Die den Mund auf hatten"Hanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Helmut Hofmann, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
BettelliedHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Siegfried Arnold, Giorgio Kröhner
Kammerkantate No. 2, "Die Weissbrotkantate": I. Bei der Betrachtung eines kirchlichen GemaldesHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 2, "Die Weissbrotkantate": II. Die wahre Geschichte von San BerardoHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 2, "Die Weissbrotkantate": III. Abschliessende BemerkungHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 5, "Kriegskantate"Hanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 9, "Zuchthauskantate"Hanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Klaus Stöckel, Wolfgang Bilfinger, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 8, "Kantate auf den Tod eines Genossen": I. Die NachrichtHanns Eisler, Karl-Heinz Passin, Roswitha Trexler, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 8, "Kantate auf den Tod eines Genossen": II. Die VerhaftungHanns Eisler, Karl-Heinz Passin, Roswitha Trexler, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 8, "Kantate auf den Tod eines Genossen": III. Die ErmordungHanns Eisler, Karl-Heinz Passin, Roswitha Trexler, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
Kammerkantate No. 8, "Kantate auf den Tod eines Genossen": IV. Der NachruhmHanns Eisler, Karl-Heinz Passin, Roswitha Trexler, Volker Metz, Siegfried Arnold
2 Sonette , Op. 54: No. 1. Der Gott und die BajadereHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Helmut Hofmann, Heinz Christoph
2 Sonette , Op. 54: No. 2. Die BurgschaftHanns Eisler, Roswitha Trexler, Helmut Hofmann, Heinz Christoph
Der Sohn: I. Wenn sie nachts lagHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
Der Sohn: II. Mein junger Sohn fragt michHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
An den kleinen RadioapparatHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
In den WeidenHanns Eisler, Jutta Czapski, Roswitha Trexler
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