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Det sjungande trädet (The Singing Tree) op. 110

Ulf Söderblom, Finnish National Opera Orchestra, Dominante Choir, Tapiola Chamber Choir, Petteri Salomaa (Baritone), Kaisa Hannula (Soprano), Anna-Lisa Jakobsson (Mezzo Soprano), Marianne Harju (Soprano), Peter Lindroos (Tenor), Charlotte Hellekant (Alto), Sauli Tiilikainen (Baritone), Martti Wallén (Bass), Tom Nyman (Tenor)
1992, Helsinki, Finlandia Hall
25 Tracks, 2:09:04

  • Prologue

    • Prologue. Prince Hatt wants to escape from the dark underground lair where he is a prisoner, but his mother - a witch - is determined to foil all his attempts to get free. (Prince Hatt, Witch)
      10:51

  • Act I

    • Scene 1. The Royal Court. The King of Light is leaving for the town and asks his three daughters what gifts they would like to receive on his return. (King, Fool, Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2)
      06:48
    • Scene 2. The Fool, the young princess' faithful companion, sings of chivalrous love to his marionette puppet. (Fool)
      01:35
    • Scene 3. Prince Hatt pleads with his mother to set him free. He wants the opportunity to fall in love. The Witch agrees, but only on condition that he may never meet his loved one face to face. (Prince Hatt, Witch)
      06:22
    • Scene 4. The Fool explains to his puppet all the finer points of love's mysteries. (Fool)
      02:16
    • Scene 5. The King and his escort encounter the Singing Tree. Just as he is about to take a branch from it, the King is made to promise that the first maiden which he meets on his return to the castle will become the Prince’s wife. (King, Servant)
      03:40
    • Scene 6. The Fool comments on the action so far. (Fool)
      02:14
    • Scene 7. The Royal Court. On the King's arrival at the castle, the young princess runs to meet him. The King is overtaken by horror remembering the promise he has made, but realizes he must keep his word. (King, Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2)
      03:50
    • Scene 8. In the Prince’s underground lair, the Prince and Princess sing of their love for one another. The Witch weaves a spell which sends them into a deep sleep. (Prince Hatt, Princess, Witch)
      05:06
    • Scene 9. The fool relates the events so far to his puppet. (Fool)
      03:42
    • Scene 10. The Royal Court. The sisters demand to see the young Princess' betrothed. (Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2, Witch, Fool)
      04:05
    • Scene 11. Prince Hatt's lair. The Princess gains the permission of the Prince to go to meet her father. (Prince Hatt, Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2, Witch)
      03:02
    • Scene 12. The Fool comments on the action to his puppet and predicts the turn of events. (Fool)
      02:28
    • Scene 13. The Royal Court. The King and the sisters convince the young Princess that she must meet her betrothed face to face at all cost. The fool's warnings fall on deaf ears. (King, Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2, Fool)
      05:34
    • Scene 14. Prince Hatt's lair. The Princess shines a light on the Prince's face while he is asleep. (Princess, Prince Hatt, Witch)
      05:36

  • Interlude

    • Interlude. The Fool comments on the action. (Fool)
      03:33

  • Act II

    • Scene 1. In the murky dark of the forest, the Princess sings of her despair. (Princess)
      03:53
    • Scene 2. The King comes across his daughter in the forest but does not recognise her voice. (The King, Princess)
      03:38
    • Scene 3. The Witch's lair. The Witch curses the name of the Princess to Prince Hatt, blaming her for betraying her lonely, confused and despairing son. (Witch, Prince Hatt)
      04:48
    • Scene 4. The Market. A fruit seller sings of worldly pleasures, and merriment ensues. The lonely Princess laments her unhappiness and begs the singing tree to grant her a sign. (Fruit Seller, Fool, Folks, Merry-makers, Princess)
      15:51
    • Scene 5. The Witch and the Princess battle for the heart of Prince Hatt. (Witch, Princess)
      05:39
    • Scene 6. The Princess, clothed in rags, meets Prince Hatt, who recognises her voice. (Prince Hatt, Princess)
      05:22
    • Scene 7. The Fool comments on the action to his puppet and relates events yet to come. (Fool)
      01:54
    • Scene 8. The Witch invites the court to the Prince's wedding - The Witch's destruction (Witch, King, Prince Hatt, Princess)
      07:43

  • Epilogue

    • Epilogue. Autumnal duet: Prince Hatt and the Princess, now in their old age, sing of the life’s fickleness and transitoriness. (Prince Hatt, Princess)
      09:34