Szenen Aus »Elegie Für Junge Liebende« / Scenes From "Elegy For Young Lovers"
Hans Werner Henze's opera stands at the crossroads of modernism and tradition. This 1996 Deutsche Grammophon release features the legendary baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in 'Elegy for Young Lovers,' a three-act work exploring fate, weather, and human connection through Henze's lyrical yet complex language. The composer's gift for memorable melody coexists with bold harmonic writing. Fischer-Dieskau's presence elevates scenes that demand both vocal control and emotional depth. Henze occupied a unique space in 20th-century opera—neither as austere as the Second Viennese School nor as romantic as traditionalists. This recording captures an exceptional cast executing a challenging, rewarding score.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Modern Opera |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Deutsche Grammophon |
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
. Scenes From Elegy For Young Lovers, Opera In 3 Acts
. Erster Akt · Act One
1. IV. Erscheinungen Und Visionen · Appearances And Visions 9:30
2. V. Alltägliche Angelegenheiten · Wordly Business 6:57
3. X. Die Wetterlage · To-day's Weather 6:35
. Zweiter Akt · Act Two
4. V. Persönliche Angelegenheiten · Personal Questions 7:28
5. VI. Die Sorgen Der Anderen · The Troubles Of Others 2:01
6. X. Die Jungen Liebenden · The Young Lovers 3:36
7. XII. Die Vision Von Morgen · The Vision Of Tomorrow / XIII. Das Ende Des Tages · The End Of The Day 6:41
. Dritter Akt · Act Three
8. IV. Nur Noch Zwei · Two To Go / V. Tolle Gershichten · Mad Happenings / Orchester-Zwischenspiel · Orchestral Interlude 11:55
9. IX. Elegie Für Junge Liebende · Elegy For Young Lovers 4:49
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