Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Richard Strauss's "Des Esels Schatten," brought to life by the talented Andreas Kohn. This operatic masterpiece, released on January 1, 1997, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, offers a rich and engaging experience that spans nearly 79 minutes. With 29 tracks, the album delves into a unique narrative set in ancient Greece, blending humor, philosophy, and musical brilliance.
Andreas Kohn conducts the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Rundfunkchor Berlin, accompanied by a stellar cast of vocalists including Eberhard Büchner, Mette Ejsing, and Bodil Arnesen. The opera, based on a play by August von Kotzebue, is a satirical take on a court case involving a donkey's shadow, filled with witty dialogues and enchanting arias. The album features a variety of musical numbers, from duets and trios to choruses and pantomimes, each contributing to the opera's whimsical and thought-provoking atmosphere.
"Des Esels Schatten" showcases Strauss's signature late Romantic style, with lush orchestration and memorable melodies. The album is a testament to Strauss's genius and Kohn's exceptional conducting, offering both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre an unforgettable auditory experience.
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: Prelude "Der Froschgraben"Richard Strauss, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Im 5. Jahrhundert vor Christus..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 1 Duett Antrax/StruthionRichard Strauss, Eberhard Büchner, Andreas Kohn, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Der Horizont flimmerte..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 2 Duett Antrax/StruthionRichard Strauss, Eberhard Büchner, Andreas Kohn, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Szenenwechsel. Der Gerichtssaal..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 3 Lied des PhilippidesRichard Strauss, Jochen Schmeckenbecher, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Als die Musik aufhörte..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 4 Duett Physignatus/PolyphonusRichard Strauss, Clemens Bieber, Ralf Lukas, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Szenenwechsel. Die Werkstatt..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 5 Lied des KenteterionRichard Strauss, Oskar Hillebrandt, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Es klopft an der Tür..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 6 Terzett Physignatus/Kenteterion/StruthionRichard Strauss, Clemens Bieber, Oskar Hillebrandt, Andreas Kohn, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Im belaubten Hain..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 7 Terzett Antrax/Krobyle/GorgoRichard Strauss, Eberhard Büchner, Mette Ejsing, Bodil Arnesen, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Krobyle meldet sich..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 8a Arietta GorgoRichard Strauss, Bodil Arnesen, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Antrax ist etwas..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 8b Terzett Antrax/Krobyle/GorgoRichard Strauss, Eberhard Büchner, Mette Ejsing, Bodil Arnesen, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Der Schwerpunkt der Handlung..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 9 Pantomime der Frösche und StörcheRichard Strauss, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Kurze Zeit später..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 10 ChorRichard Strauss, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Phillippides, der Richter..."Peter Ustinov
No.11a Zwischenspiel - No.11b ChorPeter Ustinov, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Struthion zur Linken..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 12 Ansprache des PhilippidesRichard Strauss, Jochen Schmeckenbecher, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Des Esels Schatten: "Phillippides setzt sich..."Peter Ustinov
Des Esels Schatten, AV 300: No. 13 FinaleRichard Strauss, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
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