Flotow: Martha

Flotow: Martha

Flotow: Martha
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Composer: Friedrich Von Flotow
Conductor: Robert Heger
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2002-11-05
Music Label: Angel
Soundtracks:
  1. Act 1. Overture
  2. Act 1. Darf Mich NĂ?Chtig DĂ?Stren TrĂ?Umern
  3. Act 1. Teure Lady! - Von Edlen Kavalieren
  4. Act 1. Gnaden Tristan Mickleford!
  5. Act 1. MĂ?Rchen, Brav Und Treu
  6. Act 1. Wie Das Schnattert
  7. Act 1. Der Markt Beginnt
  8. Act 1. Sieh Nur, Wie Sie Uns Betrachten!
  9. Act 2. Nur NĂ?Her, BlĂ?De MĂ?Dchen
  10. Act 2. Nancy! Julia!
  11. Act 2. Letzte Rose, Wie Magst Du So Einsam
  12. Act 2. Warte Nur, Das Sollst Du BĂ?Ssen!
  13. Act 2. Nancy! Lady! Was Nun Weiter?
  14. Act 3. Lasst Mich Euch Fragen
  15. Act 3. Horch, Die Jagdfanfaren TĂ?Nen
  16. Act 3. Blitz! Die Wilde Jagd
  17. Act 3. Darum PflĂ?Ck Ich
  18. Act 3. Ach, So Fromm
  19. Act 3. Die Herrin Rastet Dort
  20. Act 3. Mag Der Himmel
  21. Act 4. Lady! Milady!
  22. Act 4. Fasst Euch, Lady!
  23. Act 4. Hier Die Buden, Dort Die Schencke

Music reviews of Flotow: Martha

Music Review: A warmly atmospheric performance of this charming work
Rating: 4 Stars

Flotow's sentimental, overly romantic but rather heart-warmingly charming opera Martha has managed to retain a toe-hold in the repertoire, although it seems that the toehold is becoming more and more precarious. Well, what should one expect from an opera more or less built around the beautiful but equally sentimental Last Rose of Summer? In short, this is a work asking for trouble, but listening to it I am actually surprised - impressed, might be a better word - at the extent to which Flotow is able to avoid tipping the work over into the sloshy vulgarity that obviously lurks in the neighborhood. Still, one has to listen to it for what it is; an attractive, modestly touching, pleasing and pleasant and - not the least - richly melodic work that is bound to cheer you up and warm you up without any pretentions of being profound.

I guess one virtue of the set at hand is that Heger and his forces seem very much aware of what the opera is and what it isn't, and also how to make what it is actually work. Atmosphere seems to be the first requirement - the crowd-scenes, for instance, are splendidly done in that respect, and in general the attempt at breathing life and spirit into the score succeeds marvelously. The cast is generally wonderful. Rothenberger and Gedda as Harriet and Lionel are very good - Rothenberger sings beautifully, even though the character lacks perspective; almost the opposite is the case with Gedda, his character is vividly portrayed but he sometimes misses out on the actual singing. On the other hand, the second couple, with Fassbänder and Prey as Nancy and Plunkett, are excellently sung with verve and color.

Most of the other parts are at least competently taken, and Heger leads a fine, warm performance, beautifully paced and full of ... cherish, perhaps? In short, a fun, tender rendition of a work that one might easily come to treasure for its innocent charms. Sound quality is good and this set is overall warmly recommended.
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