Das Wunder (1912) was a British silent film, adapted from Max Reinhardt's stage production, and was among the first full-color feature movies, presented as a 'Lyricscope play' with live music and effects.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Humperdinck's music for the stage, as featured on this album, reveals his flair for romance, comedy, and innovation, including his work for one of the first full-color silent films.
Cultural Impact
Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera Hänsel und Gretel, which applied Wagnerian techniques to folk music, achieved such success that it was soon in the repertoire of every German opera house.
Composition History
The suite from Das Wunder (1912) was arranged by Adolf Lotter and is a world premiere recording.
Composer Biography
Engelbert Humperdinck, the composer, was a close friend of Richard Wagner's family and taught Wagner's son, Siegfried.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of several works, including the suite from Das Wunder, and incidental music for Der Kaufmann von Venedig and Lysistrata.
Performer Biography
Dario Salvi, the conductor, specializes in the restoration and performance of rare works and is collaborating with Naxos on recording series of Romantic ballets and forgotten operas.
