Heinz Holliger, Philharmonia Zurich, Christian Gerhaher, Mikhail Nikiforov, Juliane Banse - Lunea - Import 2 CD Limited Edition

Credits:

Heinz Holliger, Philharmonia Zurich, Christian Gerhaher, Mikhail Nikiforov, Juliane Banse

Description:

The world's attention is focused on a "dream opera" composed by the oboe virtuoso Heinz Holliger, who is considered one of the most versatile and extraordinary musicians working today. Heinz Holliger's "dream opera," "Lunaia," had its world premiere at the Zurich Opera House and attracted a great deal of attention. The work is interwoven with the life and spirit of the Hungarian-born Austrian poet Nikolaus Franz Niembusch (1802-1850), who wrote under the name Nikolaus Lönau. Lenau's last written fragments inspired Holliger's imagination to create a complex and inventive work. Baritone Christian Gerhaherr in a surprisingly exciting leading role. 120-page booklet (German and English) with complete lyrics, synopsis of each of the opera's 23 scenes, essay by Roman Brotbeck, notes by Christian Gerhaherr, performer's notes, and score fragments by Christian Gerhaherr. Performer's notes, score fragments, stage photos, and more. Universal Music/IMS

Tracklisting:

1.Lunea~Einklang (Nachwort)
2.Lunea~Erstes Blatt
3.Lunea~Zweites Blatt
4.Lunea~Drittes Blatt
5.Lunea~Viertes Blatt
6.Lunea~Funftes Blatt
7.Lunea~Sechstes Blatt
8.Lunea~Siebtes Blatt
9.Lunea~Achtes Blatt
10.Lunea~Neuntes Blatt
11.Lunea~Zehntes Blatt
12.Lunea~Elftes Blatt
13.Lunea~Zwolftes Blatt
14.Lunea~Dreizehntes Blatt