‘Écoutez la chanson bien douce’ – Alphons Diepenbrock (1862 – 1921) – Part 1
‘Écoutez la chanson bien douce’
Alphons Diepenbrock (1862 – 1921)
Part 1
Alphons Diepenbrock (2 September 1862 – 5 April 1921) was one of the greatest Dutch composers of the fin-de-siècle. He was influenced by the diverse styles of Palestrina, Wagner, Debussy and various poets. On 5 April this year, we commemorated his 100th death anniversary. Diepenbrock mainly wrote vocal music. Of the almost 150 independent compositions, there are barely any without voice or text. The next three episodes of “Thou Singest Ye Carol” feature a selection of his songs. Songs with piano or orchestral accompaniment.
Playlist:
1. “De Klare Dag” RC4 lyrics: Frederik van Eeden 2. “Drie Ballades” a. “Entsagung” RC3 lyrics: Johann Uhland b. ’Der Fischer’ RC6 tekst: Goethe c. “Der Abend kommt gezogen” RC11 lyrics: Heine 3. a. “Avondzang” RC13 lyrics: Jacques Perk b. “Meinacht” RC14 lyrics: Hélène Swarth
Tenor Christoph Prégardien and pianist Rudolf Jansen
2. 1. “Die Liebende schreibt” RC20 lyrics: Goethe 2. “Es war ein alter König” RC25 lyrics: Heine 3. “Ave Maria” RC23 tekst: Latijn.
1. Soprano Roberta Alexander 2. Bas Robert Holl 3. Mezzo-soprano Christa Pfeiler and Pianist Rudolf Jansen
3. 1. “Hinüber wall’ich” RC37 (lyrics: Novalis) 2. “Ik ben in eenzaamheid niet meer alleen” RC41 (lyrics: Karel Alberdingk Thijm ) 3. “Écoutez la chanson bien douce” RC40 (lyrics: Paul Verlaine)
Soprano Roberta Alexander andpianist Rudolf Jansen.
