Ensemble belcanto, Dietburg Spohr Younghi PaghPaan Luigi Nono Nikolaus Brass Mathias Spahlinger - Hin Nun Flammenzeichen Donde Estas Hermano Rose Ausländer Lieder El Sonido Silencioso

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Review by Ricardo Llera

Album Review: Hin Nun Flammenzeichen Donde Estas Hermano Rose Ausländer Lieder El Sonido Silencioso by Ensemble belcanto Let’s cut to the chase—this 1990 German release isn’t your grandma’s classical album (unless your grandma was really into avant-garde stuff, in which case, cool grandma). It’s a wild ride through contemporary classical music that feels more like an intellectual dinner party than a casual jam session. With tracks penned by heavyweights like Luigi Nono and Mathias Spahlinger, it’s got brains and soul… if you’re willing to meet it halfway. The ensemble, led by Dietburg Spohr, brings its A-game here, with vocalists Andrea Baader, Helga Askani, and Bettina Buschmann weaving together harmonies so intricate they could make a spider jealous. The production quality is solid too, thanks to engineer Heinz Klein, who clearly didn’t sleep on the job. And let’s not forget Wahrmut Mayer’s cover art—it's minimalist but packs a punch, kind of like showing up to a black-tie event wearing one killer accessory. Now, onto the good stuff: two tracks I can’t get outta my head. First up, “Donde Estás, Hermano?” (“Where Are You, Brother?”). This piece is haunting—not in a “ghosts in the attic” way, but in a “I just stared into the void and now the void is staring back” sort of vibe. The mezzo-soprano vocals from Bettina Buschmann are raw and tender, like she’s whispering secrets directly into your ear while sitting on a cloud made of existential dread. The sparse instrumentation lets her voice shine, creating this eerie yet beautiful tension. Honestly, after listening, I felt like I needed a hug—and maybe a stiff drink. Then there’s “El Sonido Silencioso” (“The Silent Sound”), which might as well be renamed “How to Mess With People’s Heads in Under 10 Minutes.” Composer Nikolaus Brass pulls off some next-level trickery here, blending silence and sound in ways that make you question whether what you’re hearing is real or just your brain playing tricks on you. At times, it’s almost uncomfortable—but isn’t that the point? It’s like eavesdropping on a conversation between two philosophers who only speak in riddles. By the end, I wasn’t sure if I loved it or hated it, but I definitely wanted to listen again. That’s the sign of something special, right? Look, this album isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for catchy hooks or toe-tapping beats, you’ll probably bounce faster than a rubber ball. But if you dig deep, thoughtful compositions that challenge as much as they entertain, then this record will hit the spot. Plus, how many albums feature both sopranos and existential crises? Not enough, IMO. Final thought: Listening to this album feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded—it’s frustrating, rewarding, and occasionally makes you want to throw it across the room. But hey, that’s art for ya. Or maybe I’m just overthinking things because I need coffee. Either way, worth a spin.

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Artist: Ensemble belcanto, Dietburg Spohr Younghi PaghPaan Luigi Nono Nikolaus Brass Mathias Spahlinger
Album: Hin Nun Flammenzeichen Donde Estas Hermano Rose Ausländer Lieder El Sonido Silencioso
Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
El Sonido Silencioso (The Silent Sound)26:47
Flammenzeichen (Signal Fires)8:15
Donde Estás, Hermano? (Where Are You, Brother?)5:13
Hin-Nun (White Snow)7:07
Rose-Ausländer-Lieder7:03

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Catalog Numbers

3-1386-2

Labels

Koch Schwann, AULOS

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)AULOS-Schallplatten
Made ByKoch Digitaldisc
Recorded AtFesthalle, Viersen

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerHeinz Klein
EnsembleEnsemble belcanto
Illustration [Cover IllustrationWahrmut Mayer
Terrakotta Von]Wahrmut Mayer
Liner NotesGerhard R. Koch
Mezzo-soprano VocalsBettina Buschmann (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)
LeaderDietburg Spohr
Photography ByRenate Gruber
ProducerAULOS-Schallplatten
Soprano VocalsAndrea Baader (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5), Helga Askani (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)
TypographyWerbestudio Schmidt

Notes

  • Hin-Nun, 1985, für sechs Frauenstimmen
  • Donde Estás, Hermano?, September 1982, per los desaparecidos en Argentina
  • Flammenzeichen, 1983 für Frauenstimme allein. In Erinnerung an den 22.2.1943
  • Rose-Ausländer-Lieder, 1987, für vier Frauenstimmen
  • El Sonido Silencioso, 1980
  • ℗ 1990 AULOS-Schallplatten-Produktion
  • Recorded 1990, Städt. Festhalle Viersen
  • Manufactured and printed in Austria
  • Made in Austria by Koch Digitaldisc
  • Packaging: standard jewel case with 16 page booklet

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 0 99923 13862 4
  • Barcode (String): 099923138624
  • Matrix / Runout: Made by KOCH 000.000.313.862.0
  • Rights Society: Austro Mechana
  • Label Code (Aulos ): LC 3476
  • Other: Koch 70 Code
  • SPARS Code: DDD

About Ensemble belcanto, Dietburg Spohr Younghi PaghPaan Luigi Nono Nikolaus Brass Mathias Spahlinger

Female vocal ensemble from Germany, founded 1986 by .

Members

  • Dietburg Spohr
  • Brigitta Zehetner
  • Andrea Baader
  • Rica Rauch
  • Rita Huber
  • Bettina Buschmann
  • Džūna Kalniņa
  • Birgit Kindler
  • Martina Scharstein
  • Edith Murasov

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the album *"Hin Nun Flammenzeichen Donde Estas Hermano Rose Ausländer Lieder El Sonido Silencioso"* is like a musical patchwork quilt. Released in 1990 in Germany, it blends contemporary classical styles with deep emotional layers. What makes it stand out? The ensemble, *Ensemble belcanto*, teamed up with composers like Luigi Nono and Mathias Spahlinger to create soundscapes that feel both haunting and beautiful. One track, *"El Sonido Silencioso"* (The Silent Sound), lives up to its name—moments of silence are as powerful as the notes themselves. And fun detail: the cover art, made by Wahrmut Mayer, features terracotta sculptures that mirror the raw, earthy tones of the music. It’s not just an album; it’s an experience.