SKU: BR.DV-6140
ISBN 9790200460230. 13.5 x 10.5 inches.
Translation: Engl. (S. Wadsworth) (1988) / (Norbert Rubesaat) (1993); French (Jean-Pierre Wurtz) (1997) Place and time: Jail Munchen-Stadelheim, in the hour before the execution on 22nd February 1943 Characters: Sophie Scholl (soprano) / Hans Scholl (baritone or tenor) >>Weisse Rose<< (White Rose) was the name of the resistance group to which Hans and Sophie Scholl belonged. Udo Zimmermann's composition is characterized by the varying structure of its scenes: dramatic, visionary scenes, e.g. the remembered wartime experiences on the front, Sophie's anxiety about the removal of the children and the wish to see her parents one last time, contrast with contemplative monologues that are intended to provide insights into the individual's particular situation. The composer interweaves into the structure of the piece dream sequences with sudden bursts of anxiety that are not triggered by the execution that is about to take place but by the consequences of one's own actions. The result is a deliberate fusion of the various parts into one another. More than 100 different productions prove that the topic is as important as ever and that the work is both artistically rewarding and practicable. Udo Zimmermann About the piece Two young people, the siblings Sophie and Hans Scholl, are in a prison cell, one hour before they are to be put to death by their fascist executioners. Their christian convictions and sense of responsibility gave them the courage to put up resistance, resistance against the lies, the contempt for humanity and all human values. Sophie and Hans Scholl took their stand in the full knowledge that they were taking a deadly risk. They would simply not have been able to live with their feelings of shame had they not grasped the chance of fighting for what they believed in, even though it was a dangerous thing to do. Memories of past events, doubts, hopes and fears, justification of deeds and an acceptance of death, all these things happen and move in, and between, these two people during this representation of the hour before death. The orchestra provides a psycho-physical shorthand of their inner mental state. Musical effects and gestures search for their identity in human behaviour. The moments of stillness and silence provide moments of musical tension, which are just as powerful as the eruptions of fear and desperation. CDs: Gabriele Fontana (soprano), Lutz-Michael Harder (tenor), Instrumentalensemble, cond. Udo Zimmermann CD Orfeo C 162 871 Grazyna Szklarecka (soprano), Frank Schiller (tenor), musica viva-ensemble dresden, cond. Udo Zimmermann CD Berlin Classics Eterna BC 0120 060-2 CD (excerpts): Gabriele Fontana (soprano), Lutz-Michael Harder (tenor), Ein Instrumentalensemble, cond. Udo Zimmermann CD BMG 74321 73628 2 Bibliography : Kornel , Attila: ,,Tief unter uns nur Schweigen - Die Asthetik der Stille in Udo Zimmermanns Kammeroper ,,Weisse Rose, in: Die Tonkunst 11 (2017), pp. 368-377. Rheinlander , Matthias: Im Osten nichts Neues? Ostalgie ohne Kitsch am Beispiel von Udo Zimmermanns Oper Die weisse Rose, in: Musik und Unterricht, Heft 73 (2003), pp. 34-40.World premiere: Hamburg, February 27, 1986DV 1140 Awarded the German Music Edition Prize.
SKU: GH.LUN-570-0375
Text: Christian Gellert.
No. 4 from 6 Lieder von Gellert Op. 48 for low voice and piano.
SKU: BR.MN-9828
ISBN 9790004791196. 9 x 12 inches.
Acht lustige Lieder auf die originellen Gedichte von Christian Morgenstern: ,,Hasenjager, ,,Der Fuchs und die Huhner, ,,Die Vogelscheuche, ,,Die Enten laufen Schlittschuh, ,,Waldmarchen, ,,Vom Trinken, ,,Fips, ,,Von dem grossen Elefanten.
SKU: JK.00032
Isaiah 2:5, Ephesians 5:8.
Vocal solo for medium voice and piano accompaniment, reminding us to be examples of the Savior, inviting others to walk in the light. Key of C. Highest note: D.Composer: Matthew Faerber Lyricist: Matthew Faerber Difficulty: Medium / medium acc.Reference: Isaiah 2:5, Ephesians 5:8.
SKU: HL.50572346
SKU: HL.14029674
ISBN 9780853606208. 8.5x11.75x0.44 inches.
A selection of collected Folk Songs arranged by Cecil Sharp and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
SKU: HL.14001505
UPC: 884088433758. 9.0x12.0x0.048 inches.
The Spanish composer and pianist Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) was one of the leading members of the Nationalist school that dominated Spanish music at the turn of the last century. Cordoba was the fourth in a collection of 5 songs for the Piano inspired by different places in Spain, published in 1898 as Cantos de Espana (Op. 232). The city of Cordoba is said to be Albeniz' favourite city, and is home to the famous Great Mosque. The music reflects the rich history of the city, both Christian and Moorish. Cordoba has been transcribed for Guitar by Miguel Angel. It has become one of the staples of the modern Guitar repertoire.
SKU: JK.00012
Alma 37:2-3.
Vocal solo for medium voice with piano accompaniment on the theme of journals and histories, with the subtitle My Golden Plates Are Paper. Highest note: D.Composer: Richard Rich Lyricist: Barbara Tanner Difficulty: Medium / difficult acc.Reference: Alma 37:2-3.
