Der Sturm (opera)
Der Sturm (The tempest) is a German-language opera in three acts and an epilogue by the Swiss composer Frank Martin to a libretto based on the Schlegel/Tieck German translation of Shakespeare's play The Tempest. Martin's only opera was premiered at the Vienna State Opera on 17 June 1956.[1] The role of Prospero was originally conceived for Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, but illness prevented him participating,[1] although Casaglia lists Fischer-Dieskau in the role of Sebastian,[2] but a playbill for the premiere lists in that role.[3]
The word setting is through-composed parlando, with few set pieces, most of which belong to Prospero.
Roles[]
Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 17 June 1956 Conductor: Ernest Ansermet[2] |
---|---|---|
Prospero | bass | Eberhard Wächter |
Miranda | soprano | Christa Ludwig |
Alonso | bass | Frederick Guthrie |
Sebastian | baritone | (see note above) |
Antonio | tenor | László Szemere |
Gonzalo | bass | Frederick Guthrie |
Ferdinand | tenor | Anton Dermota |
Adrian | tenor | Murray Dickie |
Caliban | bass | |
Trinculo | tenor | Anton Dermota |
Stephano | baritone | |
Sailor | baritone | Viktor Madin |
Ariel | dancer | |
Iris, Ceres, Juno, Nymphs, Reapers | ballet | |
Sailors | male choir |
Recordings[]
- Extracts: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Prospero), Berlin Philharmonic conducted by the composer, Deutsche Grammophon 1964
- Live recording: Robert Holl as Prospero, Christine Buffle as Miranda, Simon O'Neill as Ferdinand, James Gilchrist as Antonio, Ethan Herschenfeld as Alonso, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and Netherlands Radio Choir, conductor Thierry Fischer, Hyperion 2012.[1][4] International Classical Music Awards 2012, Gramophone Editor's Choice, Gramophone Critics' Choice 2011, Diapason d'Or
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Perroux, Alain (2011). "A new world of sound: Frank Martin's Der Sturm", booklet notes to Hyperion CDA67821/3. Hyperion Records. Accessed 4 June 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Casaglia, Gherardo (2005). "Der Sturm, 17 June 1956". L'Almanacco di Gherardo Casaglia (in Italian).
- ^ "Martin, Frank – Ansermet, Ernest – Concert Program World Premiere Der Sturm 1956", taminoautographs.com
- ^ Clements, Andrew (26 May 2011). Martin: Der Sturm – review. The Guardian. Accessed 6 March 2012.
External links[]
- "Frank Martin: Der Sturn (First version)", work details, incl. score manuscript, Universal Edition
- Overture on YouTube, from Deutsche Grammophon 1964
- "Mein Ariel!" on YouTube, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, from Deutsche Grammophon 1964
- "Hin sind meine Zauberei'n" on YouTube, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, from Deutsche Grammophon 1964
Categories:
- Compositions by Frank Martin
- Operas
- 1956 operas
- German-language operas
- Operas based on The Tempest