GORMENGHAST
CDSPOON44
by IRMIN SCHMIDT - 1998
with the singers of the world premiere (at Wuppertal Operahouse, Schillertheater NRW) recorded live in performance. Musical Director Simon Rekers. Brandenburger Symphoniker, conducted by Irmin Schmidt.
Music & Scenario by: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto by Duncan Fallowell, inspired by Mervyn Peake's trilogy
Produced by Irmin Schmidt and Jono Podmore
cover design by Werner O. Richter
1 | Overture | 0:56 |
2 | Gertrude's Aria: Touch | 9:23 |
3 | Swelter's Aria: Be A Happy Carnivore! | 6:15 |
4 | Steerpike's Song: Oxygen | 7:01 |
5 | Fuchsia's Song: Rainbow Party | 6:52 |
6 | Ensemble: Joy | 3:22 |
7 | The Twin's Duet: Triumph | 3:07 |
8 | Barquentine's Aria: Possess Me, Chaos! | 2:14 |
9 | Sepulchrave's Aria: Behold The Night! | 9:46 |
10 | Duet Fuchsia & Steerpike: The Birds Are Leaving For The South | 6:44 |
11 | Fuchsia's Aria: Fall, Friendly Rain | 5:47 |