Credits:

Klebanov / Arc Ensemble

Description:

Frank was highly regarded as an organist, but it was not until he was finally over 50 years old that he was recognized as a composer. However, not all of the works he managed to premiere were highly acclaimed. The opera "Yulda," set in 14th century Norway and depicting the tragedy of the hero Yulda, was not performed during the composer's lifetime, and was finally premiered in 1894, three years after his death. Later, a shortened version failed to gain popularity, and the work was buried in the history books. Franck's music deftly depicts the lives of raging clans, bloodthirsty murderers, and shattered protagonists. Today, only the inserted ballet music is occasionally performed, but this performance in Freiburg is the world premiere recording of the original version without cuts. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act I: Voici que le soleil se plonge dans la mer
2.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act I: Hulda! ma fille bien aimee!
3.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act I: Ah! - Ecoute!
4.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act I: Mon apre inquietude a nouveau me torture!
5.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act I: Victoire!
6.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Chanson de l'Hermine: Hermines qui glissez lentement sous nos doigts
7.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Ah! maudite soit la journee
8.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Quel est ce bruit?
9.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Ma mere, apaisez-vous
10.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: A nos pleurs pourtant faisons treve
11.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Dans ces sombres moments ne me delaissez pas
12.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: C'est un double hymenee
13.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Merci de vos souhaits
14.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Danse et ch?ur des epees: Dans nos forets et sur les eaux
15.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Souvenez-vous, le prix est donne de ma main!
16.Hulda, opera in 5 acts, M. 49~Act II: Adieu!