Podcast #01: JEANNE D'ARC by Walter Braunfels

This podcast explores the life and music of Walter Braunfels, focusing on his rarely performed opera Jeanne d'Arc. The hosts discuss Braunfels' success as a composer and the challenges he faced due to his Jewish heritage during the Nazi era. They delve into the opera's three acts, highlighting its beautiful, tonal music and complex characters like Joan of Arc and Gilles de Rais. The historical context of the opera, including Joan of Arc's trial and execution, is also explored. The podcast concludes with an analysis of the powerful and moving finale. Featuring expert interviews and insightful commentary, this podcast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in opera, history, or music, offering a comprehensive and engaging overview of Braunfels' "Jeanne d'Arc". With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist) and Johannes Kernmayer (Producer)BUY/STREAM: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5515ID!Capriccio ===============► Subscribe to Capriccio YOUTUBE Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CapriccioRecords⁠► FACEBOOK Page: ⁠facebook.com/capricciorecords/⁠► INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/capricciorec/⁠► TWITTER: ⁠https://twitter.com/CapriccioRec⁠► Learn more about Capriccio: ⁠http://capriccio.at/⁠===============