Richard Strauss, Julia Varady Bernd Weikl, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Heinz Fricke - Feuersnot

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Review by Jongmin Kim

Feuersnot by Richard Strauss: A Fiery Operatic Feast That’ll Leave You Smoldering If you’re into classical music but haven’t yet given Feuersnot by Richard Strauss a spin, well, buddy, you’re seriously missing out. This 1986 gem from Germany is like that one spicy dish at a potluck—unexpectedly bold and unforgettable once it hits your ears (or taste buds). Released under the Acanta label, this opera has all the drama of a medieval soap opera but with way better costumes and fewer awkward love triangles. Let’s dive in, shall we? The album boasts some serious vocal firepower, including Julia Varady and Bernd Weikl, backed by the Münchner Rundfunkorchester conducted by Heinz Fricke. And don’t even get me started on the choir work; Gordon Kember’s chorus mastery ensures every “ooh” and “ahh” feels like a warm hug for your soul—or maybe a slap to wake you up if you drifted off during Act II. Either way, it works! Now, let’s talk tracks. There are only two listed here (Feuersnot, Opus 50 I & II), which might make you think, “Is this gonna be boring?” Oh no, my friend. It’s anything but. Track 1: Feuersnot, Opus 50 I This sucker kicks off with a bang—or more accurately, a blaze. Picture this: an entire village trying to figure out why their fires won’t light because some magical dude got his feelings hurt. Sounds ridiculous, right? But somehow, it totally works. Julia Varady’s soprano vocals soar above the chaos like she’s auditioning for the role of “Heaven’s Diva.” Her voice isn’t just singing—it’s storytelling. Meanwhile, Bernd Weikl as the baritone adds just enough gruffness to keep things grounded. By the time the orchestra chimes in with its lush, fiery crescendos, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight into the heart of a musical inferno. Memorable? Absolutely. Over-the-top? You betcha. Track 2: Feuersnot, Opus 50 II If the first track lit the match, this one throws gasoline on the whole thing. Seriously, it’s like Strauss decided, “Hey, let’s crank everything up to eleven!” The interplay between the tenors (shoutout to Friedrich Lenz!) and the basses creates this delicious tension that makes you want to hum along—even though, let’s face it, you probably can’t hit those notes without sounding like a dying cat. What sticks with me most about this track is the ending—it wraps up so dramatically that you half expect someone to yell, “Curtain!” and toss confetti at your speakers. So yeah, Feuersnot isn’t perfect. Some parts drag a little (blame the libretto by Ernst von Wolzogen), and there’s definitely a learning curve if you’re not used to operatic storytelling. But man, does it pack a punch when it wants to. Listening to it feels like stepping back in time to a world where emotions were BIG, orchestras had no chill, and everyone wore capes for absolutely no reason. Here’s the kicker: after spending hours dissecting this album, I realized something profound. Fire may burn bright, but music? Music burns forever. Or something deep like that. Anyway, now I need a nap—and possibly a fire extinguisher.

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Tracks

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Feuersnot,Opus 50 II
Feuersnot,Opus 50 I

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Catalog Numbers

43 530-1-2

Labels

Acanta

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Formats

  • 2 × CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyFonoTeam GmbH
Made ByPilz Compact Disc

Credits

RoleCredit
Alto VocalsKaja Borris, Marga Schiml
Baritone VocalsBernd Weikl, Raimund Grumbach
Bass VocalsHelmut Berger-Tuna, Kieth Engen, Manfred Schenk, Waldemar Wild
ChoirChor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Tölzer Knabenchor
Chorus MasterGordon Kember
ConductorHeinz Fricke
Libretto ByErnst Von Wolzogen
Mezzo-soprano VocalsRuthild Engert
Music ByRichard Strauss
OrchestraMünchner Rundfunkorchester
Soprano VocalsAndrea Trauboth, Carmen Anhorn, Elisabeth-Maria Wachutka, Julia Varady
Tenor VocalsFriedrich Lenz, Hans-Dieter Bader, Willi Brokmeier

Notes

  • Ein Produkt der FonoTeam GmbH, Hamburg in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bayerischen Rundfunk
  • ℗ 1984 (on front and back cover)
  • ℗ 1986 (on CD)
  • Gesamtaufnahme • First Recording • Schallplatten-Weltpremiere • Premier Enregistrement Mondial

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code: LC 4883
  • SPARS Code: DDD

About Richard Strauss, Julia Varady Bernd Weikl, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Heinz Fricke

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German Classical composer, born June 11, 1864, in Munich, died September 8, 1949, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. He is best known for his composition 'Also sprach Zarathustra' and the operas 'Salome' and 'Elektra'. His father was the musician .

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    • Richard Georg Strauss

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Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact about the album *Feuersnot* by Richard Strauss: Released in 1986, this opera is a hidden gem in the classical world. It’s packed with talent, including the legendary soprano Julia Varady and baritone Bernd Weikl. The Munich Radio Orchestra (Münchner Rundfunkorchester) brings Strauss’s fiery score to life under conductor Heinz Fricke. What makes it special? It blends humor, drama, and stunning vocal performances, all wrapped up in a story about love and fire. Not your typical opera plot, right?