The singing tree = Det sjungande trädet / Erik Bergman ; libretto, Bo Carpelan.

Author/creator Bergman, Erik composer.
Format Audio (CD)
PublicationAustria : Ondine, [1992]
Copyright Date℗1992
Description2 audio discs ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
Operas.

Other author/creatorCarpelan, Bo, 1926-2011, librettist.
Other author/creatorLindroos, Peter, 1944-2003, performer.
Other author/creatorHellekant, Charlotte, performer.
Other author/creatorHannula, Kaisa, performer.
Other author/creatorHarju, Marianne, performer.
Other author/creatorSalomaa, Petteri, performer.
Other author/creatorTiilikainen, Sauli, 1952- performer.
Other author/creatorWallén, Martti, 1948- performer.
Other author/creatorJakobsson, Anna-Lisa performer.
Other author/creatorKaipainen, Jouni, 1956-2015, editor.
Other author/creatorSöderblom, Ulf, conductor.
Other author/creatorPolyteknikkojen Kamarikuoro Dominante, performer.
Other author/creatorTapiolan kamarikuoro, performer.
Other author/creatorSuomen kansallisooppera. Orkesteri, performer.
Uniform titleSjungande trädet
Contents Disc 1. Prologue: The Tree of Life stands at the centre, its roots encircling the Prince Hatt's lair, its crown reflecting all the wonder of life. The Prince Hatt and the Witch (10:51) -- Act I. Scene 1. The Royal Court. The King, the Fool, the Princess, 1st and 2nd princesses (her sisters) (6:45) -- Scene 2. The Fool and the puppet (1:31) -- Scene 3. Prince Hatt and the Witch (6:22) -- Scene 4. The Fool and the puppet (2:16) -- Scene 5. The King and his escort encounter the Singing Tree (3:40) -- Scene 6. The Fool and the puppet (2:11) -- Scene 7. The Royal Court. The princesses (3:44) -- Scene 8. Prince Hatt's underground lair. Prince Hatt and the Princess, later the Witch (5:05) -- Scene 9. The Fool and the puppet (3:37) -- Scene 10. The Royal Court. The princesses, the Witch and the Fool (4:00) -- Scene 11. Prince Hatt's lair. Prince Hatt, the princesses, the Witch (3:01) -- Scene 12. The Fool and the puppet (2:28) -- Scene 13. The Royal Court. The princesses, the Fool (5:34) -- Scene 14. Prince Hatt's lair. The Princess, Prince Hatt, the Witch ; Catastrophy (5:35).
Contents Disc 2. Interlude. The Fool ponders on the events so far (3:31) -- Act II. Scene 1. The Princess' lament (3:53) -- Scene 2. The King and the Princess (3:38) -- Scene 3. The Witch's lair. The Witch, Prince Hatt (4:46) -- Scene 4. The Market. The Fruit Seller and the Fool, common folk and merry-makers, the Princess (15:49) -- Scene 5. The Witch and the Princess (5:37) -- Scene 6. Prince Hatt and the Princess (5:21) -- Scene 7. The Fool and the puppet (1:53) -- Scene 8. The Witch invites the court to the wedding to witness her power ; Catastrophy ; The Witch's destruction (7:42) -- Epilogue. Autumn wind whistles in the tree. Prince Hatt and the Princess, now in old-age, reflect on all that has happened (9:32).
General noteOpera in two acts.
General noteCompact discs.
General noteProgram notes by Jouni Kaipainen and synopsis in Finnish with English, German, and French translations and libretto in Finnish with English translation (71 pages : portrait) inserted in container.
Performer Peter Lindroos, tenor ; Charlotte Hellekant, Kaisa Hannula, Marianne Harju, sopranos ; Petteri Salomaa, Sauli Tiilikainen, baritones ; Martti Wallen, bass ; Anna-Lisa Jakobsson, mezzo-soprano ; Tuula-Marja Tuomela, Eeva-Kaarina Vilke, Tom Nyman, supporting soloists ; Dominante Choir ; Tapiola Chamber Choir ; Finnish National Opera Orchestra ; Ulf Söderblom, conductor.
Date/time/place of a event noteRecorded at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, May, 1992.
LanguageSung in Finnish.
Standard identifier# 6413657779429
Publisher numberODE 794-2D Ondine

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