Hans Werner Henze - Musen Siziliens Moralitäten
Review by Juan Manuel Gregoratti
Musen Siziliens Moralitäten, the album by Hans Werner Henze, is a captivating representation of the composer's unique style and musical prowess. The album features a collection of six songs, each narrating a different story and exploring various themes, including love, morality, and politics.
The album's opening track, "Ballade vom äusseren Leben," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its hauntingly beautiful melody and introspective lyrics. The songs that follow are equally compelling, with each track showcasing Henze's ability to blend various musical genres seamlessly.
The album's standout track, "Die englische Katze," is a political satire that criticizes the British government's involvement in the Falklands War. The song is a testament to the composer's ability to use music as a tool for political commentary.
Henze's use of instrumentation throughout the album is also noteworthy. The use of a string quartet in "Die englische Katze" and the harpsichord in "Fünf Lieder nach Gedichten von Bertolt Brecht" add a layer of depth to the music and elevate the listening experience.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| 2. Teil | ||
| Silenus. Vivace (Ekloge 6) | ||
| Musen Siziliens | ||
| 3. Teil | ||
| Pastorale (Ekloge 9) | ||
| Adagio (Ekloge 10) | ||
| 1. Teil | ||
| Moralitäten |
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Deutsche Grammophon |
| Printed By | Gebrüder Jänecke |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Vocals | Titus Paspirgilis (tracks: B1 to B3) |
| Bass Vocals [Jupiter | Andreas Scheibner (tracks: B1, B3) |
| Kapitän] | Andreas Scheibner (tracks: B1, B3) |
| Chorus | Dresdner Kreuzchor |
| Chorus Master | Rudolf Mauersberger |
| Composed By | Hans Werner Henze |
| Conductor | Hans Werner Henze |
| Liner Notes | Hans Werner Henze |
| Engineer | Claus Strüben |
| Narrator | Cornelius Schwarz (tracks: B1 to B3) |
| Orchestra | Gewandhaus-Orchester Leipzig (tracks: B1 to B3), Mitglieder Der Staatskapelle Dresden (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Piano | Joseph Rollino (tracks: A1 to A3), Paul Sheftel (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Recording Supervisor | Heinz Wegner |
| Soprano Vocals | Friedemann Jäckel (tracks: B1 to B3) |
| Tenor Vocals | Frieder Lang (tracks: B1 to B3) |
Notes
- Muses of Sicily
- Concerto on fragments from Eclogues by Virgil,
- for chorus, 2 pianos, wind (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones) and timpani
- Moralities
- Three scenic plays by W. H. auden after fables of Esop,
- for soloists, chorus and small orchestra
- Gatefold sleeve with 12-page booklet stapled
- Liner notes in German, English and French
- Labels with tulip borders
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Rights Society: GEMAAbout Hans Werner Henze
Real Name
- Hans Werner Henze
Name Vars
- H. H. Werner
- H. W. H.
- H. W. Henze
- H.-W. Henze
- H.H. Werner
- H.W. Henze
- H.W.H.
- Hans-Werner Henze
- Henze
- Werner
