Thierry Fischer: Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Release Date: 01 May 2011
Label: Hyperion Records Ltd
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 3
Barcode: 034571178219
Genres: Classical Orchestral
Description
Prospero Robert Holl (bass)
Miranda Christine Buffle (soprano)
Alonso Ethan Herschenfeld (bass)
Sebastian Josef Wagner (baritone)
Antonio James Gilchrist (tenor)
Gonzalo, Ein Schiffspatron Andreas Macco (bass)
Ferdinand Simon OâNeill (tenor)
Adrian Marcel Beekman (tenor)
Caliban Dennis Wilgenhof (bass)
Trinculo Roman Sadnik (tenor)
Stephano André Morsch (baritone)
Bootsmann Thomas Oliemans (baritone)
Ariel, Mariners Netherlands Radio Choir
This recording marks a significant event in the Hyperion catalogue. Not only is Frank Martinâs wonderful three-act opera Der Sturm the first full-length live opera recording on the Hyperion label, it is also a rarely staged important twentieth century masterpiece.
Based on Shakespeareâs The Tempest, this groundbreaking performance was given by the impressive Netherlands Radio Philharmonic under the baton of Thierry Fischer. The orchestra unfailingly matches the energy and passion of the performers on stage who make up an impressive cast. Robert Holl conveys a magisterial Prospero, Simon OâNeill is Ferdinand, Dennis Wilgenhof is Caliban, Christine Buffle sings Miranda and James Gilchrist makes an appearance as Antonio.
Written towards the end of his life, and taking almost three years to complete, Der Sturm emerges as one of Martinâs most inventive works. The composer has synthesized all his experience in order to do full justice to the shimmering facets of the original play. This rare opportunity to hear the full opera in its original language is not to be missed.
Tracklisting
Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nir Kabaretti
The Brabant Ensemble / Stephen Rice
Steven Isserlis
The Nash Ensemble
MultiPiano Ensemble, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Ivor Bolton
Marc-Andre Hamelin
Marc-Andre Hamelin, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton
Gothic Voices / Christopher Page
Yoichi Sugiyama
David Rabinovich
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nir Kabaretti
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Peter Szilvay, Aage Richard Meyer, Cam Kjoll, Ruth Potter
Joshua Bell
