ORFF Der Mond • Die Kluge (2 discs) SAWALLISCH • FRICK • HOTTER • SCHWARZKOPF

Description: CARL ORFF(1895–1982)Der Mond Der Mond (The Moon) is one act opera based on a Grimm's fairy tale with a libretto by the composer. It was first performed on 5 February 1939 by the Bavarian State Opera in Munich under the direction of Clemens Krauss. The composer describes it not as an opera but as Ein kleines Welttheater ("A little world theatre"); the performance lasts for about one hour and is often paired with Orff's Die Kluge. Narrator – Rudolf ChristFour Rascals who Steal the Moon - Karl Schmitt-Walter • Helmut Graml • Paul Kuen • Peter LaggerA Farmer – Albrecht PeterSt Peter - Hans HotterWolfgang Sawallisch, conductorPhilharmonia Orchestra and Chorus CARL ORFF(1895–1982)Die Kluge Die Kluge. Die Geschichte von dem König und der klugen Frau (The Wise [Girl]. The Story of the King and the Wise Woman) is an opera in 12 scenes. It premiered at the Frankfurt Opera, Germany, on 20 February 1943. Orff referred to this opera as a Märchenoper (fairy tale opera). The composer also wrote the libretto, based on "Die Kluge Bauerntochter" ("The Peasant's Wise Daughter") from Grimms' Fairy Tales. A performance lasts for about 90 minutes and is often paired with Orff's Der Mond.The King - Marcel CordesThe Peasant - Gottlob FrickThe Peasant's Daughter - Elisabeth SchwarzkopfThe Jailer – Georg WieterThe Donkey-Man – Rudolf ChristThe Mule-Driver - Benno KuscheFirst Vagabond – Paul KuenSecond Vagabond - Hermann PreyThird Vagabond - Gustav NeidlingerPrologue and epilogue spoken by the composerRecording : 1956 Wolfgang Sawallisch, conductorPhilharmonia Orchestra and Chorus

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