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CSI's second program dedicated to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - and the final in its German poets series The Belletrists - explores songs taken from the books of the great writer. The world of Wilhelm Meister offers notes of innocence, suffering, and longing, while The Book of Suleika brings out the interplay of passionate earthly love and transcendent, spiritual desire in a blend of Eastern and Western literary traditions.
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Hugo Wolf embodies the vast swath of human emotions and experiences found in Goethe's writings by shaping them into dramatic, live musical experiences. It's just like the Lord of the Rings series being reimagined as feature films!
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Curated by Kenneth Griffiths
from Wilhelm Meister
Mignon I-III
Philine
Mignon (Kennst du das Land)
Harfenspieler I-IIIfrom the Book of Suleika
Nicht Gelegenheit macht Diebe
Hochbeglückt in deiner Liebe
Als ich auf dem Euphrat schiffte
Dies zu deuten, bin erbötig!
Hätt ich irgend wohl Bedenken
Komm, Liebchen, komm!
Wie sollt’ ich heiter blieben
Wenn ich dein gedenke
Locken, haltet mich gefangen
Nimmer will ich dich verlieren! -
Approximate Concert Length: 65 minutes
Parking
Metered street parking; Fountain Square North Garage (520 Vine Street)Public Transportation
The Mercantile Library is located adjacent to Government Square Transit Center for easy access by Metro buses, and is directly across the street from the Cincinnati Connector streetctar Fountain Square stopFinding the Mercantile Library
Look for the express elevator to your left as you enter the building from Walnut Street.
Meet the Artists
Erin Keesy’s performance generously supported by David Adams
