Various Artists
Erinnerung: Homage to Engelbert Humperdinck (2CD)
Universally popular as the composer of the opera Hänsel und Gretel, 2021 marks the centenary of the passing of Engelbert Humperdinck. As a tribute Deutsche Grammophon bring together a selection of Humperdinck’s best-known works in beloved recordings from the catalogue alongside new recordings of lesser-known gems, including a world premiere recording of Erinnerung – a delightful piano piece only recently discovered. This collection includes not only his ‘greatest hits’ with artists such as Brigitte Fassbaender and Jonas Kaufmann, but also new recordings with a view into his neglected chamber music.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
- Shakespeare Suites No. 1 & No.2 (excerpts) [Rickenbacher]
- Hänsel und Gretel (excerpts) [Fassbaender, Popp, Solti]
- Königskinder (excerpts) [Kaufmann, Jordan]
- Prelude to Tristan und Isolde (Wagner, arr. String ensemble) [Schumann Quartet]
- Christmas Songs [Fischer-Dieskau]
- Erinnerung [Alpers]
- Piano Quintet [Alpers, Schumann Quartet]
- String Quartet [Schumann Quartet]
- Lieder [Landshamer, Alpers]