Treason, desire and murder - served on a silver platter of glorious Romantic music from 1894 in this world premiere recording of a stirring opera about the murderous plot against Kleopatra, fabled Queen of the Nile. Beautiful melodies, alluring harmonies and tense leitmotifs, all expertly put to use by probably the most celebrated Danish opera composer of his time, August Enna. Born in Nakskov, Enna made his compositional debut in 1892 with The Witch, which was followed by several popular operas, songs, two symphonies, and a violin concerto. His work is strongly influenced by the music of Wagner, which can be heard in the present recording. He himself was a major influence on Danish composers, such as Carl Nielsen.

Tracklist:

Kleopatra, Op. 6, Prologue: Så Hent Ham Hid, Vor Prins, Harmaki
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Prologue: Min Fader!
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Prologue: Hathor, Hellige Hathor
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act I: Prelude
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act I: De Strømme, De Hellige Vande
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act I: Hil Dig, Vor Farao!
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act I: Hvor Skøn Du Er!
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act I: Dagen Spreder Sit Sidste Guld
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act I: Her Bringer Jeg Den Unge Stjernetyder
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act II: Der Stiger En Duft Fra Kleopatras Krans
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act II: Hil Farao!
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act II: Hvem Skylder Jeg Så Stor En Gunst?
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act II: Charmion, Jeg Havde Glemt Dig
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act III: Ballet
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act III: Vogt Dig, O Dronning
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act III: Godnat, Min Elskede
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act III: Galdt Også Din Befaling Mig?
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act III: Sepa I Lænker! Alt Er Forbi!
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act III: Læg Også Lænkerne Om Mine Hænder!
Kleopatra, Op. 6, Act III: Så Bleg Du Er

UPC: 636943670828
Label: Dacapo
Release Date: 11.6.20
Format: CD

Enna / Danish National Opera Chorus / Gustafsson - Kleopatra (2 CD)