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The Singing Devil - Schreker
Amandus completes the construction of a magic organ just before a pagan attack on the monastery. The instrument’s heavenly sound pacifies the attackers, who lay down their weapons and kneel. But it won’t be long before the tones of this ‘singing devil’ resound again, this time from behind the burning walls of the monastery… In the beginning of the 20th century, Austrian composer Franz Schreker was one of the only opera composers in the German-speaking world whose success could compete with Richard Strauss. But as of 1933, Schreker’s works were banned in Germany and began to disappear from the international repertoire.
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Details about 'The Singing Devil - Schreker (2024)' are not publicly available as of yet. This entry likely refers to a future or recently announced production, possibly a revival or new interpretation of a work by Franz Schreker, an Austrian composer known for his operas. Information regarding plot, cast, and production details will likely emerge closer to its release or premiere.
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Franz Schreker's operas, such as 'Der ferne Klang' (The Distant Sound) and 'Die tote Stadt' (The Dead City, though composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, is often discussed alongside Schreker's contemporaries), are known for their complex harmonies, rich orchestrations, and decadent, often psychologically intense themes.
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