Daphne / Richard Strauss.
| Author/creator | Strauss, Richard |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | London : Decca, ℗2005. |
| Description | 2 audio discs (100 min.) : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Gregor, Joseph, 1888-1960, librettist. |
| Other author/creator | Fleming, Renée singer. |
| Other author/creator | Larsson, Anna (Contralto) singer. |
| Other author/creator | Schade, Michael singer. |
| Other author/creator | Botha, Johan singer. |
| Other author/creator | Youn, Kwangchul singer. |
| Other author/creator | Bychkov, Semyon, 1952- conductor. |
| Other author/creator | WDR Rundfunkchor Köln performer. |
| Other author/creator | WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln performer. |
| Abstract | This classical tragedy tells of the eponymous heroine, a sunlight-worshipping virgin who has no interest in earthbound romantic relationships. Unable to return her childhood-friend Leukippos's affections, and unwilling to don a special dress for the Dionysian festival, Daphne soon encounters a mysterious stranger, in the guise of a herdsman, who makes an unsuccessful attempt to wheedle her into romance. He ultimately reveals himself as Apollo, the god of the sun, and enters a violent rivalry with Leukippos for Daphne's affections that ends tragically for all. |
| Abstract | Synopsis Shepherds are preparing for the feast of Dionysus, under instructions from Daphne's fisher-folk parents Peneios and Gaea. Daphne praises the natural world as opposed to the clumsy ways of men. The shepherd Leukippos, her childhood playmate, tries to embrace her lovingly, but she rejects both him and the coming festivities. She refuses to wear the specially-prepared clothes and runs off. Her maids persuade Leukippos to wear the clothes instead. Apollo arrives disguised as a cow-herd and is passionately drawn to Daphne, though she will not totally surrender to him. The festivities begin and the disguised Leukippos offers Daphne the libation cup arousing the jealousy of Apollo, who causes the sky to thunder. The sheep are escaping and must be rounded up again, leaving Apollo, Leukippos and Daphne alone. Leukippos reveals his true identity and demands Apollo does the same, abusing the god. With his bow, Apollo shoots Leukippos dead. Daphne reacts passionately, at last coming to terms with her Dionysiac side and acknowledging responsibility for this tragedy. Apollo begs forgiveness, asking to love her in the ennobled form of a laurel tree. He vanishes, she tries to follow, but is rooted to the ground as her transformation begins, until finally her silvery disembodied voice is heard above the shimmering leaves. |
| General note | Bucolic tragedy in 1 act. |
| General note | Libretto by Joseph Gregor. |
| General note | Compact discs. |
| General note | Program notes in English by Brian Kellow and libretto with English translation (65 p. : ill.) in container. |
| Performer | Renée Fleming, soprano ; Anna Larsson, contralto ; Michael Schade, Johan Botha, tenors ; Kwanchul Youn, bass ; supporting soloists ; WDR Rundfunkchor Köln ; WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln ; Semyon Bychkov, conductor. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded Feb. 28-Mar. 12, 2005, Kölner Philharmonie. |
| Language | Sung in German. |
| LCCN | 2005588981 |
| UPC | 028947569268 |
| Standard identifier# | 00028947569268 |
| Publisher number | B0005182-02 Decca |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-16174 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |