Schubert: Der vierjhrige Posten / LP STEREO B 20.894Product FeaturesGenre:Classical OperaLabel:ETERNA EditionLanguage:GermanFormat:Vinyl RecordRecording Origin:bernahme von EMI Limited, London/EnglandRelease Location:German Democratic RepublicOverviewFranz Schubert's one-act opera "Der vierjhrige Posten" (D. 190)is a hidden gem within his dramatic oeuvre. Composed in 1815 with a libretto by Theodor Krner, this Singspiel weaves a light-hearted yet poignant tale of loyalty, identity, and love, set against the backdrop of military life in a quaint German border village. Schubert's youthful mastery shines through in his heartfelt melodies, dramatic instincts, and nuanced characterizations.This recording by theMnchner Rundfunkorchesterand theChor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, conducted byHeinz Wallberg, features a stellar lineup of soloists, includingHelen Donath,Peter Schreier, andDietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bringing Schubert's intimate and largely overlooked operatic work to life.Track ListingSide 1:OvertureIntroduction: "Helter attrahit der neue Morgen" (Kathchen, Duval, Walther, and Chorus)Duet: "Du guter Heinrich, du ses Kind" (Kathchen, Duval)Terzet: "Mag dich die Hoffnung nicht betrgen" (Kathchen, Duval, Walther)Quartet: "Freund, eile dich zu retten!" (Kathchen, Duval, Veit, Walther)Side 2:Aria: "Gott! Gott! Hre meine Stimme" (Kathchen)March and Soldiers' Chorus: "Lustig in den Kampf"Ensemble: "Um Gottes willen, er ist verloren!" (Kathchen, Hauptmann, Duval, Walther, and Chorus)Finale: "Schne Stunde, die uns blendet!" (Kathchen, Alto, Duval, Veit, Walther, and Chorus)Key CreditsChoral Preparation:Josef SchmidhuberScientific Advisor:Prof. Dr. Harry GoldschmidtIntroduction Author:Dr. Wolfgang MarggrafArtwork and Design:Gerd SamderTechnical Production:VEB Gotha-DruckComposer:Franz Schubert (17971828)Librettist:Theodor KrnerPerformers:Helen Donath (Kathchen, soprano)Peter Schreier (Duval, tenor)Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Walther, baritone)Friedrich Lenz (Veit, tenor)Willi Brokmeier (Hauptmann, tenor)Sunhild Rauschkolb (Alto solo)Ensembles:Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Mnchner RundfunkorchesterConductor:Heinz WallbergBox #152