Henze, Hans Werner - Six songs from the Arabian

This song cycle (duration 45 minutes) was written for Ian Bostridge. The subtle Oriental influence behind the profound poetry is mirrored in the scintillating tonal colours of the multi-faceted highly virtuosic piano part.

CONTENTS

I Selím und der Wind
II Die Gottesanbeterin
III Ein Sonnenaufgang
IV Cäsarion
V Fatumas Klage
VI Das Paradies