The austere beauty of 20th-century opera, depicting the dialogue between God and humanity.
A meticulous complete recording of Schoenberg's unfinished masterpiece, "Moses and Aaron," conducted by Pierre Boulez with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
The complex score, employing twelve-tone technique, is perfectly unraveled by Boulez's calm and composed conducting. The dramatic development of Moses' narration and Aaron's singing confronting each other, along with the overwhelming power of the chorus, highlights the religious and philosophical themes.
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Moses Und Aron. Act 1, Scenes 1-3
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Moses Und Aron. Act 1, Scenes 4
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Zwischenspiel
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Moses Und Aron. Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, 3 (Beginning)
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Moses Und Aron. Act 2, Scene 3 (Conclusion)
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Moses Und Aron. Act 2, Scenes 4 & 5
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Bass-Baritone Vocals - Günther Reich
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Chorus - BBC Singers
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Composed By - Arnold Schoenberg
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Conductor - Pierre Boulez
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Orchestra - BBC Symphony Orchestra
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Sleeve Notes - Harry Halbreich
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Tenor Vocals - Richard Cassilly
