Immerse yourself in the romantic and heroic world of Carl Maria von Weber's "Euryanthe," a grand opera that stands as a testament to the composer's genius and influence on the romantic opera tradition. This 2013 release from Brilliant Classics presents the complete opera, meticulously performed and recorded, offering a comprehensive exploration of Weber's ambitious and groundbreaking work.
"Euryanthe" is Weber's only large-scale opera with through-composed dialogues, setting it apart from his other works which are primarily singspiels with spoken dialogue. Composed between 1822 and 1823, the opera is a medieval romance that weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. The libretto, penned by Helmina von Chézy, provides a rich narrative that Weber brings to life with his distinctive musical language.
The opera is divided into three acts, each filled with a variety of musical forms, from arias and duets to choruses and ballet music. The overture, a concert favorite, sets the stage with its dramatic and lyrical themes that recur throughout the opera. Notable arias include "Unter blüh'nden Mandelbäumen" and "O mein Leid ist unermessen," showcasing the vocal prowess required to bring these roles to life.
This recording features a stellar cast, including renowned singers who bring depth and nuance to their respective roles. The Staatskapelle Dresden, under the baton of Marek Janowski, provides a powerful and nuanced accompaniment, highlighting the orchestral richness of Weber's score. The Rundfunkchor Leipzig, conducted by Horst Neumann, adds a choral dimension that is both powerful and precise.
"Euryanthe" is not just an opera; it is a historical and musical landmark. Richard Wagner, a notable admirer of Weber, was deeply influenced by this work, and its impact on the development of romantic opera is undeniable. The opera's complexity and beauty make it a vital addition to any classical music collection, offering both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers a rich and rewarding listening experience. With a duration of approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes, this recording provides an in-depth exploration of Weber's masterpiece, making it an essential part of any classical music library.
2012 Brilliant Classics2013 Brilliant Classics
Tracks
Euryanthe: OuvertüreCarl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 1. Introduktion "Dem Frieden Heil!" (Chor)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann
Euryanthe, Act I: "Ernster Reigen"Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski
Euryanthe, Act I: Rezitativ "Mein Adolar! So fern dem heitern Reigen?" (König, Adolar, Lysiart)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Siegfried Vogel, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 2. Romanze "Unter blüh'nden Mandelbäumen" (Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 3. Chor "Heil Euryanth', der Lieblichsten der Schönen!" - Rezitativ. "Ich trag' es nicht!" (Lysiart, Adolar, König)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Siegfried Vogel, Nicolai Gedda, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 4. Terzett mit Chor "Wohlan! Du kennst mein herrlich Eigentum" (Lysiart, Adolar, König, Männerchor)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Siegfried Vogel, Nicolai Gedda, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 5. Kavatine "Glöcklein im Tale" (Euryanthe)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman
Euryanthe, Act I: Rezitativ "So einsam bangend find' ich dich?" (Eglantine, Euryanthe)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman, Rita Hunter
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 6. Arie "O mein Leid ist unermessen" (Eglantine)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Rita Hunter
Euryanthe, Act I: Rezitativ "Freundin! Geliebte! An meine Brust" (Euryanthe, Eglantine)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman, Rita Hunter
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 7. Duett "Unter ist mein Stern gegangen" (Euryanthe, Eglantine)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 8. Rezitativ und Arie "Betörte, die an meine Liebe glaubt" - "Er konnte mich um sie verschmähn!" (Eglantine)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Rita Hunter
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 9. Finale "Jubeltöne, Heldensöhne" (Chor, Euryanthe, Eglantine, Lysiart)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Jessye Norman, Rita Hunter, Tom Krause, Horst Neumann
Euryanthe, Act I: No. 9. Finale "Fröhliche Klänge, Tänze, Gesänge" (Euryanthe, Chor, Eglantine, Rudolf, Lysiart)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Jessye Norman, Rita Hunter, Tom Krause, Horst Neumann, Harald Neukirch
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 10. Szene und Arie "Wo berg' ich mich?" - "Schweigt, glüh'nden Sehnens wilde Triebe" (Lysiart)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 11. Rezitativ "Der Gruft entronnen, atm' ich wieder" (Eglantine, Lysiart)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Rita Hunter, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 11. Duett "Komm denn, unser Leid zu rächen!" (Eglantine, Lysiart)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Rita Hunter, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 12. Arie "Wehen mir Lüfte Ruh'" (Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 13. Duett "Hin nimm die Seele mein" (Euryanthe, Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 14. Finale "Leuchtend füllt die Königshallen" (Männerchor, König, Euryanthe, Lysiart, Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Siegfried Vogel, Jessye Norman, Nicolai Gedda, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 14. Finale "Laß mich empor zum Lichte wallen" (Euryanthe, König, Lysiart, Adolar, Männerchor)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Siegfried Vogel, Jessye Norman, Nicolai Gedda, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act II: No. 14. Finale "Verleih mein Recht mir" (Lysiart, König, Adolar, Euryanthe, Männerchor)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Siegfried Vogel, Jessye Norman, Nicolai Gedda, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 15. Rezitativ "Hier weilest du? Hier darf ich ruh'n?" (Euryanthe, Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 15. Duett "Wie liebt ich dich" (Adolar, Euryanthe)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 16. Arioso und Szene "Schirmende Engelschar" (Euryanthe, Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 17. Rezitativ "So bin ich nun verlassen" (Euryanthe)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 17. Kavatine "Hier dicht am Quell" (Euryanthe)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Jessye Norman
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 18. Jägerchor "Die Tale dampfen, die Höhen glüh'n" (Männerchor) - Rezitativ "O seht! Die Schlang' erlegt von starker Hand!" [König, Männerchor]Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Siegfried Vogel, Horst Neumann
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 19. Duett mit Chor "Laßt mich hier in Ruh' erblassen" (Euryanthe, König, Männerchor)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Siegfried Vogel, Horst Neumann, Jessye Norman
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 20. Arie mit Chor "Zu ihm! O weilet nicht!" (Euryanthe, Männerchor)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Jessye Norman
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 21. Szene mit Chor "Pas de cinq" (Ballettmusik)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 21. Szene mit Chor "Der Mai bringt frische Rosen dar" (Chor, Bertha, Rudolf, Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Renate Krahmer, Harald Neukirch, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 22. Solo mit Chor "Vernichte kühn das Werk der Tücke" (Chor, Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Nicolai Gedda
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 23. Hochzeitsmarsch, Szene und Chor "Das Frevlerpaar! Weh diesem Bunde!" (Chor, Adolar, Eglantine, Lysiart)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, Nicolai Gedda, Rita Hunter, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 24. Duett mit Chor "Trotze nicht! Vermessener!" (Chor, Lysiart, Adolar)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Nicolai Gedda, Tom Krause
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 25. Finale "Laßt ruh'n das Schwert!" (König, Adolar, Eglantine, Chor, Lysiart, Euryanthe)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Nicolai Gedda, Tom Krause, Jessye Norman, Rita Hunter
Euryanthe, Act III: No. 25. Finale, Duett mit Chor "Hin nimm die Seele mein" (Euryanthe, Adolar, Chor)Carl Maria von Weber, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Horst Neumann, Nicolai Gedda, Jessye Norman
Carl Maria von Weber, born in 1786 in Eutin, was a pioneering figure in the Romantic era, renowned as a composer, conductor, and pianist. His innovative approach to opera and music theory left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape. Weber's tenure as an operatic director in cities like Prague and Dresden showcased his reform-oriented vision, aiming to elevate the operatic experience. Among his most celebrated works is the iconic opera "Der Freischütz," which solidified his status as one of the most influential German stage composers of the 19th century. Weber's legacy endures, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of classical music.