Ortrude slinks off to die in impotent rage ; the people gather around their young ruler ; and the orchestra plays The Grail, as the curtain falls. The wood-wind utters delicate phrases, and all through this bridal music the first violin sings a beautiful and impressive melody, while the people attest their good wishes (” Gesegnet soil sie schreiten”). Ortrude suddenly appears. Kneeling, he offers a prayer. Euch, Volk und Edlen, mach' ich kund (Lohengrin… The four conspirators fall at his feet and Elsa faints in his arms. Euch, Volk und Edlen, mach' ich kund. Nachdem Lohengrin ursprünglich allen und insbesondere der von ihm geretteten und geehelichten Elsa von Brabant verboten hatte, ihn nach Namen und Herkunft zu fragen („Nie sollst du mich befragen, noch Wissens Sorge tragen, woher ich kam der Fahrt, noch wie mein Nam’ und Art!“), ließ Elsa sich gleichwohl zu dieser Frage hinreißen. We very rarely watch excerpts from DVD productions – and if, then usually once our concept is already formed. In my view Lohengrin is a transcendence whose name you cannot ask – it is almost a definition of art. Will the Berlin Lohengrin be influenced in a similar way? Ortrude approaches, and humbly enlists Elsa’s sympathy, and to such an extent that Elsa promises to be-friend her. His words increase Elsa’s curiosity. Having studied cello, before directing, Stefan is a prime musician with perfect hearing, while I studied German and American literature as well as art history. A flourish of trumpets is heard ; and the curtain rises. Some thoughts on the Herheim Lohengrin in Berlin, Stefan Herheim's production of Parsifal at Bayreuth 2008, Isolde is incredibly intense, and that really suits me. she cannot utter his for she does not know it ! Lohengrin: "Elsa, soll ich dein Gatte heißen, soll Land und Leut' ich schirmen dir, soll nichts mich wieder von dir reißen, mußt eines du geloben mir: Nie sollst du mich befragen, noch Wissens Sorge tragen, woher ich kam der Fahrt, noch wie mein Nam' und Art!" Euch, Volk und Edlen, mach' ich kund. Stefan Herheim rehearsing Lohengrin at Staatsoper Berlin. She had seen him in a dream before he came to her ; he was led by Love to her side. Lohengrin removes the chain binding the Swan, which dives into the river. 3:23 Listen Now Buy: £0.99 In MP3 Basket View MP3 Basket 13. ELSA leise, fast bewußtlos. Do I believe in the auratic magic of Lohengrin? As Telramund taunts Elsa, the bass clarinet utters a significant phrase, —a variation of The judgment of God. In order to talk more intimately to her, Elsa leaves the balcony. LOHENGRIN (gesteigert, sehr ernst) Elsa! Photo: Karl Forster / Staatsoper Berlin, Stefan Herheim rehearsing. Weiner Staatsoper (rec.1936/12/19 L) KOCH SCHWANN/3-1467-2(Austria)2CDs Alas ! “Nie sollst du mich befragen, noch Wissens Sorge tragen, woher ich kam der Fahrt, noch wie mein Nam’ und Art!” Så alvorligt er det ment, at Lohengrin – for sådan hedder han, vi, tilskuerne, kender navnet – må spørge to gange for at være sikker på, at Elsa nu … Then he salutes the King, and announces that he has come to be Elsa’s champion. Elsa, how ever, is insistent (The Doubt and The Mystery of the Name). The men now clear the way for the King, who issues from the Palace with Lohengrin and his train. The King keeps his seat ; Elsa looks upon the stranger with charmed gaze ; and Telramund and Ortrude manifest astonishment and malevolence. She must know his name. Elsa assures him that she has perfect confidence in him. Do you watch – or study – other productions when you prepare for a new production? Photo: Karl Forster / Staatsoper Berlin. The King orders the combat to be proclaimed, and the Herald and his trumpeters sound a call at the four cardinal points. 2:44 PREVIEW 33 SONGS, 2 HOURS, 34 MINUTES. Götz Thieme (göt) Profil 26. Your stage production of Parsifal was clearly marked by its location in Bayreuth. I thought it was extraordinary and wonderful." © Per-Erik Skramstad - Wagneropera.net. The human being does not seem to be able to take the enchantment – the heart decays. Starting with Adolf Stahrs 1851 criticism of Lohengrin as a cold soldier from heaven, who strictly obeys divine orders,  the figure of the knight in shining armour has been a means of identification for the Emperor Wilhelm I as well as Adolf Hitler and is thus interwoven with German history. Are there any particular productions of Lohengrin that you find interesting? Elsa can trust him no longer. Lohengrin tells her she need not fear; his home is one of grandeur; his rank more exalted than the King’s; but he still is unwilling to satisfy her. Good art requires dialogue – sometimes just between work and viewer, but more often – always in opera – between different entities. Telramund will aid Ortrude in her Dark Plots ! (What about Elsa?). As the people sing their delight, four Pages enter to clear the way for Elsa. "Nie sollst du mich befragen", fordert Lohengrin von seiner Schutzbefohlenen, für die er nicht nur im Zweikampf siegt, sondern an deren Seite er sich als Schützer von Brabant engagieren will. Lohengrin, Act I Scene 3: Nie sollst du mich befragen (Lohengrin) by Sándor Kónya. The motive of The Grail, Lohengrin, and Glory are heard from the orchestra with breadth and emphasis; and now that he has departed, the Lohengrin motiv is sorrowfully repeated in the minor. Buy 3 CDs or download online. mußt Eines du geloben mir: - Nie sollst du mich befragen, noch Wissens Sorge tragen, woher ich kam der Fahrt, noch wie mein Nam' und Art! It also uses cookies to display content such as YouTube videos and for marketing purposes. Quality: The Grail bursts forth on the trumpets, trombones, and bass tuba, and after a tremendous crescendo, fades away, like a vision, upon the muted violins. The organ peals from the church, the people sing praises to the bridal pair and enter the portals, and Elsa, frightened by Ortrude’s menacing glance, presses closer to her Knight for protection. The King welcomes him cordially, but the Knight courteously regrets that he cannot lead his army ; he has come to justify his slaying of Telramund ; and reveals the plot of the latter. Lohengrin orders the nobles to bear Telramund to the King, and, summoning Elsa’s women, bids them array their mistress, as Telramund’s body is borne off. Hast du mich wohl vernommen? On first sight of the knight, the choir intonates: "Ich fühl’ das Herz mir vergehn, schau’ ich den wonnevollen Mann." The latter is agitated, and his adherents suggest that he withdraws; but Telramund answers the challenge. (Keith Warner, The Guardian), "I have never come across an audience with so much hatred, so much anger, such a thirst for revenge. Why does he not reveal his origin, his home, his country ? The curtain rises upon the inner court of the Palace at Antwerp. Elsa rushes for Lohengrin’s, and, taking it from her, he kills Telramund instantly. Again the Grail is heard, and The Mystery of the Name. Nie, Herr, soll mir die Frage kommen! We have done Rheingold in Riga and Bergen, but this ”Vorabend” just opened a window to the immense building of the cycle. The belief in a higher order, in spiritual guidance is evident, but we have translated that into a theatrical mode – marionettes. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Wagner: Lohengrin - Otto Klemperer on AllMusic. Elsa promises that she will gain her lover’s sympathy for Ortrude, and Ortrude shall be one of her bridal train. Gut, das scheint auf den ersten Blick nicht viel mit Verkaufen zu tun zu haben. Kennen Sie Lohengrin? Instantly, Godfrey, the young Duke of Brabant, steps upon the bank and runs to Elsa, who is momentarily overjoyed ; but again she faints in the arms of her women, for Lohengrin is now in his boat, which the dove is bearing away. The astonished people hail his arrival. The combat takes place according to ceremony. ACT II. If Elsa’s curiosity should be aroused regarding the origin of the mysterious stranger, if they could only make her doubt and break her vow, the spell would be broken ! LOHENGRIN gesteigert, sehr ernst. The Mystery of the Name is breathed out upon the flute and clarinet. Then, too, they might accuse the hero of sorcery ; he would have to reveal himself ! The people nearest the river are excited. beginning with the line ‘Nie sollst du mich befragen’, literally translated as ‘Never shall you ask me’) also reveals problems that provide possible further insight into his character. All the activity of the day begins. Just before the curtain falls, The Grail and The Mystery of the Name remind us that upon this secret and its revelation the whole tragedy unfolds. Nobody had done that on the stage before. With music streaming on Deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, … This legendary performance is set within a school class into which one adult, Lohengrin, gains access. The people try to defend her, but Telramund has another accusation ; Elsa has a secret love, and she desires to be ruler of Brabant in order to cherish her lover openly. The Doubt, The Mystery of the Name, and The Dark Plots are the chief motive in this scene; and, as King Henry enters the church with Lohengrin and Elsa, The King’s Call reappears. Elsa appears upon the balcony. During our long preparatory work for a production we listen to very different recordings while we read the score. He is one of the Knights of the Grail; his father, Parsifal, is their first priest-king ; his own name is Lohengrin. Noch bestimmter. Telramund’s life is spared by Lohengrin, who receives the happy Elsa. The only one to whom he will make answer is Elsa ; if she asks it, he will reveal his origin ! Lohengrin, divining the dark schemes of Telramund, sends him off. They take the oath of fealty. Now Lohengrin appears alone and sad. It is a fascinating experience to create Parsifal and Lohengrin within the same team, since during our work on Wager’s last piece we often felt redeemed listening to the zestful music of Lohengrin, while working on Lohengrin, we dream of the complex layers of Parsifal. When Gottfried returns at the end – announced as the leader the people deserve – and a young boy appears in WWII gear, the shock is immense. This revives Telramund’s spirits, and he joins his wife in a terrible vow of imprecation, ” Der Rache Werk,” sung in octaves. Nie sollst du mich befragen. He makes a prophecy. There is hardly a performance during which I so clearly felt that opera is alive and art matters! Now she fancies she see the Swan (the flutes and clarinets softly sigh the motiv of The Swan), coming for her husband. He will lead them. ACT III. It was the year after Wieland Wagner had died; to be able to see his productions was a total knock-out. He must have grave reasons for keeping this secret, if he forbids his bride to demand it ! It distressed him to learn, on his arrival, of the civil dissensions in this province, and he asks Telramund to explain why Brabant is without a prince and what is the trouble. 02:54 To Henry’s questions she makes no reply, but gestures show her resignation, and she softly speaks of her “dear brother.” Her manner excites general curiosity, and when the King asks for an explanation, Elsa, in a trance-like state, speaks of a certain day, when, in her sorrow, she offered a prayer. Nie sollst du mich befragen Diese Worte spricht in Richard Wagners (1813-1873) Oper »Lohengrin« der Titelheld Lohengrin zu Elsa von Brabant ( I , 3). B3 In Fernem Land. Notes Republished as no.6 of the Wagner Album of Selected Pieces for Violin & Piano (Breitkopf & Härtel, 1914.Plate V.A. She sings a melody expressive of her happiness (” Euch Luften, die mein Klagen “). Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Wagneropera.net asked him about the concept and the actuality of Lohengrin today. He bids his Swan an affectionate farewell (” Nun set bedankt, mein lieber Schwan “). … Lohengrin, Act I Scene 3: Nun hort! — The Wedding-March opens the prelude to Act HI, and, as the curtain rises upon the bridal chamber, the bridal procession, singing an epithalamium, Treulich gefuhrt, escorts Elsa and Lohengrin. We hear The King’s Call, followed immediately by the Lohengrin motiv. Telramund and Ortrude, miserably clad, are sitting on the steps of the church. Von Götz Thieme. 30. This melancholy and impressive motiv he announces himself on the words, “Nie sollst du mich befragen.” He repeats this twice, the last time in a higher key. These bare stagings, where everything was done with lighting. This clashing of cultures – spiritual existence and human being, but also man and woman – is at the oscillating center of the work. Again the Grail is heard, and The Mystery of the Name. Lohengrin: Act One - Nie sollst du mich befragen. Still, it is not too late, for if Telramund will permit her to do so, she will use her occult power ! The Herald-at-Arms sounds The King’s Call, and proclaims Telramund banished ; any one affording him protection shall suffer the same fate ! And finally: Will we see a Ring production from the Herheim team during the 200 years’ anniversary in 2013? Festive music is heard from the Palace. 3:46 Listen Now Buy: £0.99 14. When we sit together and open a score for the first time, we contribute different perspectives to the work of art, its time of composition and our times as well and subsequently create a new dimension together. Elsa! By Per-Erik Skramstad and Erling E. Guldbrandsen, Marionettes used in Stefan Herheim's production of Lohengrin. May Heaven give him wisdom to deal with this case ! The people de-part with a song that dies away in the distance. Evans: At the time I hadn’t realised what a powerful impact it made, Johanna With his arrival we have a tenoral hero and opera seems to work just fine! Lohengrin pretends not to hear her, and leads her to the window to enjoy the sweetness of the night. Nie Sollst Du Mich Befragen: B1: Treulich Geführt: B2: Das Süße Lied Verhallt: B3: In Fernem Land: B4: Mein Lieber Schwan (Finale) Credits Baritone Vocals – Hans Braun; Bass Vocals ... Lohengrin … The Herald-at-Arms (bass) and his four trumpeters sound The King’s Call, demanding the allegiance of the Brabançon people (Hôrt ! 4662) However, it was not one of the Three Pieces fom Lohengrin published in 1877; they were 1. Telramund, stealthily creeping to Elsa, suggests that she will accept his aid if she wishes to keep her Knight forever. Of the latter’s education he had charge. How much sense do we allow ourselves to be deduced from sensuality? The Dark Plots, The Doubt, and The Mystery of the Name are significantly mingled in the orchestra. As he is about to step into his boat, Lohengrin overhears this. Eugen Jochum – Lohengrin (Wagner) ... A4 Nie Sollst Du Mich Befragen. Apart from providing inspiring material during the concept-period, I draft the program and write texts which allow the viewers to gain access to the performance via a verbal road as well. By Richard Wagner Torsten Ralf, Leo Blech. Meier on Isolde, Bayreuth and Ponnelle, Lioba Braun on Brangäne, Bayreuth and Wagner, Stephen Gould: Tristan is the end of the line, Penelope WHAT SHOULD WE MAKE OF THE PUZZLING “NIE SOLLST DU MICH BEFRAGEN” [NEVER SHALL YOU ASK ME]? Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act I: Nie sollst du mich befragen. Naturally enough, the Lohengrin motiv accompanies him. Bayreuther „Lohengrin“ Nie sollst du mich befragen! Here The judgment of God is conspicuous. Ortrude is also of noble birth. Roused from her ecstasy, Elsa throws herself at his feet, replying that she has already done so ; then he asks if she will become his wife after he has proved her innocence. Aber einen Satz des Ritters Lohengrin aus der Oper von Richard Wagner sollten Sie kennen: „Nie sollst Du mich befragen!“ Seine Auserwählte Elsa hielt sich nicht daran – und schnell war Lohengrin … If you don’t know his name, you cannot summon him and you avoid the risk of his being hijacked, let’s say by politics. The judgment of God reminds us of the combat and of eternal justice; a bell tolls, and, as Lohengrin announces to the astonished people that he will reveal his origin before the King, for Elsa has desired it, The Mystery of the Name is heard again, followed by The Grail. Lohengrin instructs it to return to the distant country from which they came, and gazes after it as the bird sails up the river. Not unlike the Parsifal figure, the person of Lohengrin stands out as a kind of saviour. Elsa is disturbed, but she will not seek to penetrate the mystery; the King and the Brabançon nobles are satisfied; but Telramund and Ortrude, standing aside, watch Elsa, noting with interest that the poison has taken effect. There is one favour he craves, one condition he makes ; she must never ask, nor seek to know, his name. The striking of those two worlds initiates the spark with which we then light the fire of interpretation and creation. They announce the Swan (The Swan), and now the boat that brought Lohengrin returns ; it is empty. In the bedchamber scene in the third act, however, we witness how Elsa longs for names and classifications, while Lohengrin symbolically raves about the enchanting perfume of flowers in the dark night. What kind of concept do you (and the rest of the Herheim team) start out with in your forthcoming production of Lohengrin? The Herald announces that the Knight’s marriage will take place this morning. already reeked of tragedy. The King freely pardons the Knight’s act of self-defence. This finale is elaborate. How do you consider the actuality of the work (of a work like) Lohengrin today? "Nie sollst du mich befragen!" Once more he asks Elsa if she trusts in him, and if she desires to question him. Owing to King Henry’s nobility and purity, Germany shall not be invaded by barbarians.
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