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Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Musician · Austria · 1874–1929

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Hugo von Hofmannsthal was a multifaceted Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, and dramatist active from 1874 to 1929.

He began writing poems and plays at an early age, often under pseudonyms due to restrictions on student publications.

Hofmannsthal collaborated with composer Richard Strauss on several operas, including the famous "Der Rosenkavalier."

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Biography

Early Life

Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal was born on February 1, 1874, in Landstraße, Vienna, to an upper-class family. His mother, Anna Maria Josefa Fohleutner, and his father, Hugo August Peter Hofmann, Edler von Hofmannsthal, provided him with a privileged upbringing. His family had noble roots, with a Jewish tobacco farmer ancestor ennobled by the Austrian emperor. Hofmannsthal was educated at the Akademisches Gymnasium in Vienna, where he developed a passion for literature, influenced by the works of Ovid. He began writing poetry and plays at a young age, often under pseudonyms due to restrictions on student publications. At seventeen, he met the German poet Stefan George, which led to his early works being published in George's journal, Blätter für die Kunst.

Career

Hofmannsthal's literary career took off after he graduated from the University of Vienna in 1901, where he studied law and philology. He met composer Richard Strauss in 1900, leading to a fruitful collaboration where Hofmannsthal wrote libretti for several of Strauss's operas, including the acclaimed "Der Rosenkavalier" (1911) and "Ariadne auf Naxos" (1912). His adaptation of the 15th-century morality play "Everyman" into "Jedermann" became a staple of the Salzburg Festival, which he co-founded in 1920 with Max Reinhardt. Despite the turmoil following World War I and the fall of the Habsburg monarchy, Hofmannsthal remained prolific, continuing to produce significant works until his death.

Personal Life

In 1901, Hofmannsthal married Gertrud "Gerty" Schlesinger, who converted to Christianity before their marriage. They had three children: Christiane, Franz, and Raimund. Tragically, Franz committed suicide in 1929, just two days before Hofmannsthal himself died of a stroke while preparing for the funeral. He was buried in the habit of a Franciscan tertiary, as per his wishes. Gerty later acquired Schloss Prielau and passed away in London in 1959. Hofmannsthal's legacy as a prominent figure in Austrian literature and opera endures, marked by his innovative contributions to the arts.

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Der Tor und der TodDer Tor und der Tod2006
  1. 1.Nr. 1 Prolog: 'Bild spricht' ('Stimme des Herrn')7:47
  2. 2.Nr. 2 Vorspiel: 'Die Sonne sinkt'4:46
  3. 3.Nr. 3 Gesang: 'Die letzten Berge liegen nun im Glanz'8:35
  4. 4.Nr. 3a Arioso I: 'Jetzt zünden sie die Lichter an'1:59
  5. 5.Nr. 4 Elegie: 'Was weiß ich denn vom Menschenleben'4:57
  6. 6.Nr. 4a Arioso II: 'Jetzt läßt der Lampe Glanz'1:01
  7. 7.Nr. 5 Präludium in es3:46
  8. 8.Nr. 6 Gesang: 'Zu Deinen wunden, elfenbeinern Füßen'4:25
  9. 9.Nr. 6a Arioso III: 'Ihr hölzern, ehern Schilderwerk'8:23
  10. 10.Rezitation I: 'Laß' noch die Türen offen'1:41
  11. 11.Nr. 7 Gesang: 'Musik? und seltsam zu der Seele redende'8:21
  12. 12.Rezitation II: 'Da, da verstummt'1:01
  13. 13.Nr. 8 Gesang: 'Steh auf!'2:45
  14. 14.Nr. 9 Dialogos I: 'Genug, ich grüße dich'1:35
  15. 15.Nr. 10 Gesang: 'Wie abgerißne Wiesenblumen'3:06
  16. 16.Nr. 11 Gesang: 'Was allen war, ward auch dir gegeben'3:01
  17. 17.Nr. 11a Arioso IV: 'Ich aber bin nicht reif'2:27
  18. 18.Nr. 12 Gesang: 'Zum Herzen reden'2:15
  19. 19.Rezitation III: 'Denn schau, …'1:07
  20. 20.Nr. 13 Gesang: 'Du Tor, du schlimmer Tor'2:07
  21. 21.Nr. 14 Gesang: 'Wie viele süße Schmerzen'8:16
  22. 22.Nr. 15 Lied: 'Mein armer Sohn'2:12
  23. 23.Nr. 16 Dialogos II: 'Oh, Mutter'2:23
  24. 24.Nr. 17 Volkslied: 'Was rinnen dir die Tränen'4:03
  25. 25.Nr. 18 Gesang: 'Es war doch schön'3:52
  26. 26.Rezitation IV1:27
  27. 27.Nr. 18a Arioso V: 'Und ich bat in deiner Todesstund'1:07
  28. 28.Nr. 19 Lied: 'Hörst du das Lied'4:32
  29. 29.Nr. 20 Gesang: 'Lebst du noch immer'2:28
  30. 30.Nr. 21 Gesang: 'Das Lied vom Winde'3:15
  31. 31.Rezitation V: 'Wir waren ja'1:15
  32. 32.Nr. 22 Chanson de Fortunio: 'Und wenn ihr glaubt'2:02
  33. 33.Nr. 23 Nachtstück: 'Was mich ergriff'3:56
  34. 34.Rezitation VI: 'Wohl, keinem etwas'1:06
  35. 35.Nr. 24 Gesang: 'Kling mir Geigenspiel!'2:54
  36. 36.Nr. 25 Requiem - Gesang: 'Tod! Sei mein Freund in d er Not'2:26
  37. 37.Nr. 26 Claudios Schlußgesang: 'Kann sein, …'4:34
  38. 38.Nr. 27 Requiem für einen Toren7:20
  39. 39.Nr. 28 Epilogos: 'Wie wundervoll sind diese Wesen'4:02
  40. 40.Dank an Hofmannsthal3:23
  41. 41.A little Synopsis2:54
  42. 42.Hommage à Hugo v. Hofmannsthal3:02
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Das Märchen der 672. NachtDas Märchen der 672. Nacht2003
  1. 1.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 14:57
  2. 2.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 24:37
  3. 3.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 34:45
  4. 4.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 43:50
  5. 5.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 55:29
  6. 6.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 64:41
  7. 7.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 75:45
  8. 8.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 85:12
  9. 9.Das Märchen der 672. Nacht, Teil 96:50
  10. 10.Erlebnis des Marschalls von Bassompierre, Teil 15:57
  11. 11.Erlebnis des Marschalls von Bassompierre, Teil 26:13
  12. 12.Erlebnis des Marschalls von Bassompierre, Teil 37:43
  13. 13.Erlebnis des Marschalls von Bassompierre, Teil 46:22
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Der RosenkavalierDer Rosenkavalier1985

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Der UnbestechlicheDer Unbestechliche2016

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Der TurmDer Turm2015

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GärtenGärten2014

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AT

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Born

1874-02-01

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Died

1929-07-15

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0000000368560146

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ISNI

0000000368560154

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ISNI

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Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist (1874–1929)

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Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal was an Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist, narrator, and essayist.

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