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Schumann: Das Paradies und die Peri - Jordi Savall

Schumann: Das Paradies und die Peri - Jordi Savall

Alia Vox  AVSA9968 (2 discs)

Stereo/Multichannel Hybrid

Classical - Vocal


Lina Johnson, Johanna Rosa Falkinger (sopranos)
Marianne Beate Kielland (mezzo)
Kieran Carrel, Ferran Mitjans (tenors)
Manuel Walser (baritone)
La Capella Nacional de Catalunya
Le Concert des Nations
Jordi Savall (conductor)


Jordi Savall's latest recording of Robert Schumann's Paradise and the Peri is a triumph of musical storytelling and interpretative depth. This oratorio, inspired by Thomas Moore's Lalla Rookh, follows the Peri - a fallen angel - as she seeks redemption by offering the most precious gift from each realm of existence: a drop of blood from a warrior, a sigh from a lover, and a tear from a repentant sinner. Schumann's lush, Romantic score weaves these episodes into a tapestry of emotional intensity, blending choral grandeur with intimate solo passages. Savall's direction breathes new life into this rarely performed masterpiece. His meticulous attention to phrasing and dynamics reveals the work's poetic subtleties, while the orchestral and choral forces under his baton deliver both power and delicacy. The soloists shine, capturing the Peri's yearning and the narrative's dramatic arcs with nuance. The recording's clarity and balance allow Schumann's intricate textures to resonate fully, from the celestial choruses to the tender, introspective arias. Savall's ability to merge scholarly rigour with emotional authenticity makes this recording essential for connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

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