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