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Malin Bystrom - German Opera Scenes & Arias

$21.99

Details

Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Richard Strauss, Carl Maria von Weber
Artist
Malin Bystrom, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Apr 17, 2026
Catalog #
BIS-2775
UPC
7318599927756

About

Swedish soprano Malin Bystrom, hailed as one of today's leading singing actors, presents a captivating journey through her celebrated German repertoire. Renowned for her perfect vocal technique, Bystrom brings to life arias and scenes that have enthralled audiences on stage and in concert, accompanied by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under Thomas Sondergard. The album features excerpts from two 19th-century German operas among her favorites: Beethoven's Fidelio and Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischutz. It also spotlights Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Die Tote Stadt, a lushly orchestrated work that, despite today's relative obscurity, was one of the greatest hits of the 1920s. However, it is Richard Strauss who takes center stage, a composer whose genius for the female voice is unmatched. Bystrom's voice, described by critics as "radiant," "sparkling," and "silvery," soars through the opulence of Die agyptische Helena, the timeless lyricism of Capriccio, and the dramatic intensity of Salome's final scene. This album is a testament to her artistry, showcasing her mastery across the breadth of German operatic tradition.

Tracklist 6 tracks

  1. 1 Die Agyptische Helena, Op. 75, TrV 255, Act II: Zweite Brautnacht! Zaubernacht (with concert ending, ed. B.T. Andersson) 04:33
    Track
    1
    Title
    Die Agyptische Helena, Op. 75, TrV 255, Act II: Zweite Brautnacht! Zaubernacht (with concert ending, ed. B.T. Andersson)
    Duration
    04:33
    Composer
    Richard Strauss
    Performer
    Malin Byström
    Ensemble
    Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  2. 2 Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Recitative and Aria: Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin? 07:40
    Track
    2
    Title
    Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Recitative and Aria: Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin?
    Duration
    07:40
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Malin Byström
    Ensemble
    Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  3. 3 Der Freischütz, J. 277, Act II: Recitative and Aria: Wie nahte mir der Schlummer 08:33
    Track
    3
    Title
    Der Freischütz, J. 277, Act II: Recitative and Aria: Wie nahte mir der Schlummer
    Duration
    08:33
    Composer
    Carl Maria von Weber
    Performer
    Malin Byström
    Ensemble
    Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  4. 4 Capriccio, Op. 85, TrV 279: Morgen mittag um elf! 16:06
    Track
    4
    Title
    Capriccio, Op. 85, TrV 279: Morgen mittag um elf!
    Duration
    16:06
    Composer
    Richard Strauss
    Performer
    Malin Byström
    Ensemble
    Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  5. 5 Die tote Stadt (The Dead City), Op. 12, Act I: Glück, das mir verblieb 05:31
    Track
    5
    Title
    Die tote Stadt (The Dead City), Op. 12, Act I: Glück, das mir verblieb
    Duration
    05:31
    Composer
    Erich Wolfgang Korngold
    Performer
    Malin Byström
    Ensemble
    Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  6. 6 Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215: Ah! Du wolltest mich nicht deinen Mund küssen lassen, Jochanaan! (Salome) 16:17
    Track
    6
    Title
    Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215: Ah! Du wolltest mich nicht deinen Mund küssen lassen, Jochanaan! (Salome)
    Duration
    16:17
    Composer
    Richard Strauss
    Performer
    Malin Byström
    Ensemble
    Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård