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- Description
- 1 online resource (1 sound file)
- Summary
- This classical tragedy tells of the eponymous heroine, a sunlight-worshipping virgin who has no interest in earthbound romantic relationships. Unable to return her childhood-friend Leukippos's affections, and unwilling to don a special dress for the Dionysian festival, Daphne soon encounters a mysterious stranger, in the guise of a herdsman, who makes an unsuccessful attempt to wheedle her into romance. He ultimately reveals himself as Apollo, the god of the sun, and enters a violent rivalry with Leukippos for Daphne's affections that ends tragically for all.
- Synopsis Shepherds are preparing for the feast of Dionysus, under instructions from Daphne's fisher-folk parents Peneios and Gaea. Daphne praises the natural world as opposed to the clumsy ways of men. The shepherd Leukippos, her childhood playmate, tries to embrace her lovingly, but she rejects both him and the coming festivities. She refuses to wear the specially-prepared clothes and runs off. Her maids persuade Leukippos to wear the clothes instead. Apollo arrives disguised as a cow-herd and is passionately drawn to Daphne, though she will not totally surrender to him. The festivities begin and the disguised Leukippos offers Daphne the libation cup arousing the jealousy of Apollo, who causes the sky to thunder. The sheep are escaping and must be rounded up again, leaving Apollo, Leukippos and Daphne alone. Leukippos reveals his true identity and demands Apollo does the same, abusing the god. With his bow, Apollo shoots Leukippos dead. Daphne reacts passionately, at last coming to terms with her Dionysiac side and acknowledging responsibility for this tragedy. Apollo begs forgiveness, asking to love her in the ennobled form of a laurel tree. He vanishes, she tries to follow, but is rooted to the ground as her transformation begins, until finally her silvery disembodied voice is heard above the shimmering leaves.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Streaming audio.
- Note
- Bucolic tragedy in 1 act.
- Libretto by Joseph Gregor.
- Event (note)
- Recorded Feb. 28-Mar. 12, 2005, Kölner Philharmonie.
- Language (note)
- Contents
- Daphne, Op. 82, TrV 272 / Richard Strauss ; Joseph Gregor (Michael Schade, tenor ; Kwangchul Youn, baritone ; Anna Larsson, contralto ; Renee Fleming, soprano ; Johan Botha, tenor ; Twyla Robinson, soprano ; Gregory Reinhart, bass ; Julia Kleiter, soprano ; Cosmin Ifrim, tenor ; Eike Wilm Schulte, baritone ; Carsten Wittmoser, bass ; Semyon Bychkov, conductor ; West German Radio Symphony Orchestra ; Men of the West German Radio Chorus).
- LCCN
- GBBBA0541401
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- OCLC
- 966319116
- Author
Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949.
- Title
Daphne / Richard Strauss.
- Publisher
London : Decca, ℗2005.
- Playing Time
013943
- Type of Content
performed music
- Type of Medium
computer
- Type of Carrier
online resource
- Digital File Characteristics
audio file
- Performer
Renée Fleming, soprano ; Anna Larsson, contralto ; Michael Schade, Johan Botha, tenors ; Kwanchul Youn, bass ; supporting soloists ; WDR Rundfunkchor Köln ; WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln ; Semyon Bychkov, conductor.
- Event
Recorded Feb. 28-Mar. 12, 2005, Kölner Philharmonie.
- Language
Sung in German.
- Source of description
Hard copy version record.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
Gregor, Joseph, 1888-1960.
Fleming, Renée.
Larsson, Anna (Contralto)
Schade, Michael.
Botha, Johan.
Youn, Kwangchul.
Bychkov, Semyon, 1952-
WDR Rundfunkchor Köln.
WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln.
- Other Form:
Source record: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. Daphne. London : Decca, ℗2005 (DLC) 2005588981 (OCoLC)62748727
- Other Standard Identifier
GBBBA0541401
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- Publisher No.
00028947569268 Decca
- Branch Call Number
eNYPL Music