The Grand Evening Concert „The Legend of Saint Elizabeth“

The big evening concert
Franz Liszt (1811-1886): „The Legend of Saint Elizabeth“

Libretto: Otto Roquette (1824-1896) for Solo Voices, Chorus, and Orchestra
Dedicated to King Ludwig II of Bavaria

Saint Elizabeth: Frieda Jolande Barck – Soprano
Landgravine Sophie: Britta Schwarz – Mezzo-Soprano
Landgrave Ludwig, Landgrave Hermann: Martin Häßler – Bass
Seneschall, a Hungarian magnate, Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen:
Andreas Scheibner – Bass
Landgrave Ludwig as a child N.N. – Boy
Collegium Vocale Leipzig, Gewandhaus Children's Choir, Gewandhaus Youth Choir
Denny Wilke - Organ
Staging: Frank-Steffen Elster
Merseburger Hofmusik (with instruments of historic scale length)
Director: Michael Schönheit

A monumental sonic event unfolds with Franz Liszt's oratorio „The Legend of Saint Elizabeth“ – full of drama, intimacy, and musical brilliance. Grand choirs, outstanding soloists, and the Merseburg Hofmusik and Collegium Vocale Leipzig make this sacred masterpiece an impressive concert experience.