Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Fünf neapolitanische Lieder (1956)

for baritone and ensemble
[Cinq chants napolitains]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1956
    • Duration: 17 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº ED 4579
    • Libretto (details, author):

      textes anonymes du XVIIe siècle “Canzoni” e “cop” “o tammurro”

Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 solo baritone
  • 2 flutes, 1 oboe, 1 English horn, 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 1 contrabassoon, 2 horns, 1 trombone, 1 trumpet, 1 harp, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 26 May 1956
    Location:

    Francfort, Hessicher Rundfunk


    Performers:

    Dietrich Fischer-Diskau : baryton, Sinfonie-Orchester des Hessischen Rundfunks, direction : Otto Matzerath.

Table of contents

  • Aggio saputo ca la morte vene
  • A l'acqua de li funtanelle
  • Amaie 'na nenne pe' tridece mise
  • Amaie 'nu ninno cu' sudore e stiente
  • Arbero piccerillo, te chiantaie