Stefan Heucke composed his song cycle "Dennoch" in 2018, inspired by Anne Schwanewilms's interest in premiering such a work and focusing on Hilde Domin's poem "Abel steh auf."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hilde Domin, a poet, saw herself as the "poet of 'Dennoch' (Nevertheless)," holding onto the utopia of a better world despite all resistance.
Composition History
Alban Berg compiled his "Sieben frühe Lieder" as a tribute to his wife, Helene Nahowski, reflecting the beginning of their relationship and their struggle to be together.
Album & Artwork
The album features two song cycles titled "Dennoch" (Nevertheless): Alban Berg's "Sieben frühe Lieder" and Stefan Heucke's "Sieben Lieder nach Gedichten von Hilde Domin."
Performer Biography
Soprano Anne Schwanewilms is renowned for her interpretations of Richard Strauss's works and is a regular guest at major international opera houses and concert halls.
Composer Biography
Alban Berg's "Sieben frühe Lieder" were initially composed between 1905 and 1908 as "finger exercises" during his studies and were not intended for publication.
Composer Biography
Hilde Domin, a poet whose works are featured on this album, began writing poetry in exile, describing her flight through Europe and longing for her German homeland.
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