' (The tempest) is a German-language
opera
Opera is a form of theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically a collaboration between a composer and a librett ...
in three acts and an epilogue by the Swiss composer
Frank Martin to a
libretto
A libretto (Italian for "booklet") is the text used in, or intended for, an extended musical work such as an opera, operetta, masque, oratorio, cantata or Musical theatre, musical. The term ''libretto'' is also sometimes used to refer to the t ...
based on the
Schlegel
Schlegel is a German occupational surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Anthony Schlegel (born 1981), former American football linebacker
* August Wilhelm Schlegel (1767–1845), German poet, older brother of Friedrich
* Brad Schlege ...
/
Tieck Tieck may refer to:
*Christian Friedrich Tieck (1776–1851), German sculptor
* Dorothea Tieck (1799–1841), German translator
*Ludwig Tieck (1773–1853), German poet
** 8056 Tieck, asteroid named after Ludwig Tieck
** Schlegel-Tieck Prize, litera ...
German translation of
Shakespeare
William Shakespeare ( 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's nation ...
's play ''
The Tempest''. Martin's only opera was premiered at the
Vienna State Opera
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on 17 June 1956.
The role of
Prospero
Prospero ( ) is a fictional character and the protagonist of William Shakespeare's play '' The Tempest''.
Prospero is the rightful Duke of Milan, whose usurping brother, Antonio, had put him (with his three-year-old daughter, Miranda) to sea ...
was originally conceived for
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (28 May 1925 – 18 May 2012) was a German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous Lieder (art song) performers of the post-war period, best known as a singer of Franz Schubert's Lieder, ...
, but illness prevented him participating,
[Perroux, Alain (2011)]
"A new world of sound: Frank Martin's ''Der Sturm''"
booklet notes t
Hyperion CDA67821/3
Hyperion Records
Hyperion Records is an independent British classical record label.
History
Hyperion is an independent British classical label that was established in 1980 with the goal of showcasing recordings of music in all genres and from all time period ...
. Accessed 4 June 2021. although Casaglia lists Fischer-Dieskau in the role of Sebastian,
but a playbill for the premiere lists in that role.
The word setting is
through-composed
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While most musical forms such as t ...
''
parlando
Recitative (, also known by its Italian name "''recitativo''" ()) is a style of delivery (much used in operas, oratorios, and cantatas) in which a singer is allowed to adopt the rhythms and delivery of ordinary speech. Recitative does not repeat ...
'', with few set pieces, most of which belong to Prospero.
Roles
Recordings
* Extracts:
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (28 May 1925 – 18 May 2012) was a German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous Lieder (art song) performers of the post-war period, best known as a singer of Franz Schubert's Lieder, ...
(Prospero),
Berlin Philharmonic
The Berlin Philharmonic (german: Berliner Philharmoniker, links=no, italic=no) is a German orchestra based in Berlin. It is one of the most popular, acclaimed and well-respected orchestras in the world.
History
The Berlin Philharmonic was fo ...
conducted by the composer,
Deutsche Grammophon
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1964
* Live recording:
Robert Holl
Robert Holl (born 10 March 1947) is a Dutch bass-baritone classical singer.
Life and career
Holl was born in Rotterdam and studied at the Rotterdams Conservatorium. After winning the first prize at the 1971 International Vocal Competition 's-H ...
as Prospero, Christine Buffle as Miranda,
Simon O'Neill
Simon John O'Neill (born 1971) is a New Zealand-born operatic tenor. In 1998, his image appeared on the New Zealand one-dollar performing arts postage stamp.
Biography
O'Neill was born in Ashburton, New Zealand, and received his musical tra ...
as Ferdinand,
James Gilchrist as Antonio, Ethan Herschenfeld as Alonso,
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
The Radio Filharmonisch Orkest (''Radio Philharmonic Orchestra''; Dutch abbreviation RFO) is a Dutch radio orchestra, based in Hilversum. The RFO performs under the aegis of the ''Muziekcentrum van de Omroep'' (Broadcasting Music Centre; NMBC), an ...
and Netherlands Radio Choir, conductor
Thierry Fischer
Thierry Fischer (born 28 September 1957) is a Swiss orchestra conductor and flutist.
Early life and education
Fischer was born in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (Zambia) to Swiss parents. He studied flute with Aurèle Nicolet and began h ...
,
Hyperion 2012.
[Clements, Andrew (26 May 2011)]
Martin: ''Der Sturm'' – review
''The Guardian
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''. Accessed 6 March 2012. International Classical Music Awards
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2012,
Gramophone Editor's Choice, Gramophone Critics' Choice 2011,
Diapason d'Or
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References
External links
"Frank Martin: ''Der Sturn'' (First version)" work details, incl. score manuscript,
Universal Edition
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* , from Deutsche Grammophon 1964
* , Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, from Deutsche Grammophon 1964
* , Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, from Deutsche Grammophon 1964
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Compositions by Frank Martin
Operas
1956 operas
German-language operas
Operas based on The Tempest