IV. Von der Schönheit

Arrangement by Arnold Schoenberg and Rainer Riehn. Words from Hans Bethge's 'Die Chinesische Flöte'. The work has been described as a long, passionate farewell to wordly existence. It is significant that the duration of the last movement, 'Abschied' (Departure) is virtually half of the total duration of the work. In a strange way this artistic testament by the master of the large orchestra almost sounds like chamber music, like this arrangement. Soloist: Monica Groop, mezzo-soprano. Outstanding: Gramophone, Fono Forum.