Manfred Trojahn's operatic masterpiece, 'Enrico', is a dramatic comedy that showcases the composer's mastery of vocal music. First performed at the Schwetzingen Festival in 1991, this two-part opera is based on a libretto by H. C. Henneberg, inspired by the works of Luigi Pirandello.
This album, released on 1 July 2013 by CPO, features a stunning performance of 'Enrico', with a duration of 1 hour and 32 minutes. The tracklist takes the listener through a series of scenes, each one expertly crafted to convey the complexities of the story. From the opening notes of "… und das ist der Thronsale" to the final moments of "Ja, und Du mein Kind", Trojahn's music is a testament to his skill as a composer.
With its unique blend of drama and comedy, 'Enrico' is an opera that will appeal to fans of classical music and theatre alike. Manfred Trojahn's work is characterised by its nuance and depth, making this album a must-listen for anyone looking to experience the best of contemporary classical music. The album is a showcase of Trojahn's ability to craft compelling characters and storylines, set to music that is both beautiful and thought-provoking.
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Tracks
Enrico, Pt. I: "… und das ist der Thronsale"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Franco, Lollo"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Ah ja, da ist ja mein Bild"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Ich habe es zuerst auch nicht verstanden"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Das ist nicht wahr!"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Verzeihung, Signor Marchese"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Gnädige Frau … Hochwurden"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Seht, ich bin noch blond"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Er hat mich wiedererkannt"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Ich habe auf alles, was er sagte, genau geachtet"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Aber Dottore, das Kleid ist doch viel alter"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Ich bitte Dich, Tito"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Verzeiht, noch ein vertrauliches Wort"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Narren, Narren!"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Jetzt müsste man beim Mond"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: "Giovanni, er kommt wie jeden Abend"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. I: NotturnoManfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. II: "Er hat gesagt"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. II: "Enrico, Enrico …"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. II: "Chanson epique"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Enrico, Pt. II: "Ja, und Du mein Kind"Manfred Trojahn, Richard Salter, Trudeliese Schmidt, Frances Lucey, Lars Magnusson, Hans Günter Nöcker, Jan Zinkler, Eberhard Francesco Lorenz, Peter Umstadt, Thomas Mohr, Rüdiger Trebes, Nikolaus Hillebrand, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Dennis Russell Davies
Manfred Trojahn, born in 1949 in Cremlingen, Germany, is a multifaceted artist whose contributions span composition, flute performance, conducting, writing, and academic teaching. His musical journey began with studies in orchestral music and composition under notable figures such as Diether de la Motte, György Ligeti, and Albert Bittner. Trojahn's diverse repertoire includes six operas, five symphonies, and a wealth of chamber and vocal works, all marked by his unique narrative approach and fascination with the human voice.
Trojahn's compositions, such as "Ein Brief," "Urworte. Orphisch," and the opera "Eurydice - Die Liebenden, blind," showcase his ability to blend emotional depth with technical virtuosity. His music has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Stuttgart Award for Young Composers and the International Rostrum of Composers in Paris. Beyond his creative endeavors, Trojahn has also made significant contributions as an educator, teaching at prestigious institutions like the Robert Schumann Hochschule and the Academy of Arts, Berlin. His influence extends globally, making him one of the most respected composers of his generation.
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