Soile Isokoski, the soprano on this recording, is recognized as one of the world's finest lyric sopranos and has performed at major opera houses and festivals globally.
Compositional Technique
In the revised version of Das Marienleben, Hindemith assigned specific tonalities to figures like Christ (E) and Mary (A), and to emotions like 'incomprehensibility' or 'infinity'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hindemith stated that the strong impression the first performance of Das Marienleben made on the audience made him aware of the ethical imperatives of music and the moral obligations of the musician.
Performer Biography
Marita Viitasalo, the pianist on this recording, has been the permanent duo partner of soprano Soile Isokoski since 1987 and is a founding member of Trio Finlandia.
Composition History
Hindemith began composing Das Marienleben in 1922 at age 26 and completed the first version in 1923.
Composition History
Paul Hindemith's song cycle Das Marienleben (The Life of the Virgin Mary) is set to a cycle of fifteen poems by Rainer Maria Rilke, published in 1912.
Composition History
Hindemith undertook a complete revision of Das Marienleben in 1935, and the new version, recorded here, was not completed until 1948.
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