Shostakovich: The Bedbug Suite, Op. 19a & Love and Hate, Op. 38
11/8/2019, 38 Tracks, 58:54
Featuring
Mark Fitz-Gerald
Dani Juris
Opernchor des Nationaltheaters Mannheim
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
Dmitri Shostakovich
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Composition History
The incidental music for "The Bedbug" launched Shostakovich's prolific career in incidental music, silent movie scores, and ballets.
Performer Biography
The Mannheim Opera Choir, led by Dani Juris, is a fully professional opera chorus at one of the world's oldest and largest municipal theatres.
Composition History
Shostakovich, at 23, was already the author of two symphonies and an opera when he composed the incidental music for "The Bedbug."
Interpretation
Mark Fitz-Gerald, the conductor, has a history of restoring and conducting Shostakovich's film scores, including the complete score for "Odna."
Compositional Technique
Shostakovich's score for "The Bedbug" incorporates influences from firemen's bands, Hindemith, Weill, cheap operetta, jazz, and American dance music.
Performer Biography
The Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, the largest orchestra in its state, has won multiple awards for its concert programming and recordings.
Recording & Production
The score for "Love and Hate" was largely reconstructed by Mark Fitz-Gerald from rough piano sketches and the 1935 soundtrack, as the full manuscript was lost.
