Schumann : Le Paradis et la Péri, Opus 50

Description

This new recording by JORDI SAVALL dedicated to PARADISE AND THE PERI by ROBERT SCHUMANN is a true triumph of musical storytelling and interpretative depth. This oratorio, inspired by the novel LALLA ROOKH by THOMAS MOORE, follows the PERI – a fallen angel – in her quest for redemption, which she attempts to achieve by offering the most precious gift from each realm of existence: a drop of blood from a warrior, a sigh from a lover, and a tear from a repentant sinner. The lush romantic score blends choral grandeur with intimate solo passages. SAVALL's direction breathes new life into this rarely performed masterpiece. His meticulous attention to phrasing and nuances reveals the poetic subtleties of the work, while the orchestra and choir combine power and delicacy. The soloists shine, nuanced in their portrayal of the PERI's burning desire and the dramatic twists of the narrative. The clarity and balance of the recording allow SCHUMANN's complex textures to resonate fully, from celestial choirs to tender and introspective arias. SAVALL's ability to combine scientific rigor with emotional authenticity makes this recording a must-have for both connoisseurs and newcomers alike. SOLOISTS Lina Johnson (Peri) soprano Johanna Rosa Falkinger (Jungfrau) soprano Marianne Beate Kielland (Engel) mezzo-soprano, alto Kieran Carrel tenor I Ferran Mitjans (Jüngling) tenor II Manuel Walser (Mann) baritone Nicolas Brooymans (Gazna) bass La Capella Nacional de Catalunya Le Concert des Nations Jordi Savall