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BERGMAN, E.: Singing Tree (The) [Opera] (Lindroos, Hellekant, Dominante Choir, Tapiola Chamber Choir, Finnish National Opera Orchestra, Söderblom)

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Label: Ondine

Genre: Opera

Period: 20th Century

Catalogue No: ODE794-2D

Barcode: 761195079423

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BERGMAN, E.: Singing Tree (The) [Opera] (Lindroos, Hellekant, Dominante Choir, Tapiola Chamber Choir, Finnish National Opera Orchestra, Söderblom)

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Disc 1

Bergman, Erik
Carpelan, Bo - Lyricist

Det sjungande tradet (The Singing Tree), Op. 110

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)
Lindroos, Peter (tenor)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Jakobsson, Anna-Lisa (mezzo-soprano)
Harju, Marianne (soprano)
Nyman, Tom (tenor)
Wallen, Martti (bass)
Dominante Choir (Choir)
Tapiola Chamber Choir (Choir)

1

I. Prologue: The Tree of Life stands at the center, its roots encircling the prince Hatt's lair, its crown reflecting all the wonder of life (Prince Hatt, Witch)

10:51

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

2

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

06:45

Lindroos, Peter (tenor)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Jakobsson, Anna-Lisa (mezzo-soprano)
Harju, Marianne (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

3

Act I Scene 2: Fool sings of chivalrous love to his marionette puppet (Fool)

01:31

Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

4

Act I Scene 3: Prince Hatt pleads with his mother to set him free (Prince Hatt, Witch)

06:22

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

5

Act I Scene 4: The Fool explains to his puppet all the finer points of love's mysteries (Fool)

02:16

Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

6

Act I Scene 5: The King and his escort encounter the Singing Tree (King, Servant)

03:40

Lindroos, Peter (tenor)
Nyman, Tom (tenor)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

7

Act I Scene 6: The Fool comments on the action so far (Fool)

02:11

Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

8

Act I Scene 7: The Royal Court: On the King's arrival at the castle, the young princess runs to meet him (King, Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2)

03:44

Lindroos, Peter (tenor)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Jakobsson, Anna-Lisa (mezzo-soprano)
Harju, Marianne (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

9

Act I Scene 8: Prince Hatt's underground lair (Prince Hatt, Princess, Witch)

05:05

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

10

Act I Scene 9: The fool relates the events so far to his puppet (Fool)

03:37

Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

11

Act I Scene 10: The Royal Court: The sisters demand to see the young Princess' betrothed (Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2, Witch, Fool)

04:00

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Jakobsson, Anna-Lisa (mezzo-soprano)
Harju, Marianne (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

12

Act I 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)

03:01

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Jakobsson, Anna-Lisa (mezzo-soprano)
Harju, Marianne (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

13

Act I Scene 12: The Fool comments on the action to his puppet and predicts the turn of events to come (Fool)

02:28

Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

14

Act I 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 (King, Princess, Princess 1, Princess 2, Fool)

05:34

Lindroos, Peter (tenor)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Jakobsson, Anna-Lisa (mezzo-soprano)
Harju, Marianne (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

15

Act I Scene 14: Prince Hatt's lair: The Princess shines a light on the Prince's face while he is asleep (Princess, Prince Hatt, Witch)

05:35

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

Disc 2

1

Interlude: The Fool comments on the action (Fool)

03:31

Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

2

Act II Scene 1: The Princess' lament (Princess)

03:53

Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

3

Act II Scene 2: The King comes across his daughter but does not recognise her at first (The King, Princess)

03:38

Lindroos, Peter (tenor)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

4

Act II 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)

04:46

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

5

Act II Scene 4: The Market: The Princess and the Fool have come to the market (Fruit Seller, Fool, Folks, Merry-makers, Princess)

15:49

Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Wallen, Martti (bass)
Dominante Choir (Choir)
Tapiola Chamber Choir (Choir)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

6

Act II Scene 5: The Witch and the Princess battle for the heart of Prince Hatt (Witch, Princess)

05:37

Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

7

Act II Scene 6: The Princess, clothed in tatters, meets Prince Hatt, who recognises her voice (Prince Hatt, Princess)

05:21

Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

8

Act II Scene 7: The Fool comments on the action to his puppet, and relates events yet to come (Fool)

01:53

Tiilikainen, Sauli (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

9

Act II Scene 8: The Witch invites the court to the wedding to witness her power - The Witch's destruction (Witch, King, Prince Hatt, Princess)

07:42

Lindroos, Peter (tenor)
Hellekant, Charlotte (alto)
Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

10

Act II: Epilogue: Autumn wind whistles in the tree. Prince Hatt and the Princess, now in old-age, reflect on all that has happened (Prince Hatt, Princess)

09:32

Hannula, Kaisa (soprano)
Salomaa, Petteri (baritone)
Finnish National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Söderblom, Ulf (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 02:08:22