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Vom König Midas (Kantate Für Kinder)

Kurt Schwaen, Günter Kunert, Kinderchor des Deutschlandsenders, Instrumentalgruppe Manfred Roost, Manfred Roost

Label: ETERNA
Catalog number: 5 30 051
Format: 7" · 45 RPM · Mono
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
Released: 1960
Genre: Classical

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This ETERNA release captures a significant collaboration between composer Kurt Schwaen and poet Günter Kunert, reflecting the high value placed on musical education and children's literature in mid-century East Germany. As a studio recording featuring the Kinderchor des Deutschlandsenders, it remains a notable example of the sophisticated cultural programming produced for younger audiences during this period.

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Released by the East German label ETERNA in 1960, Vom König Midas was composed by Kurt Schwaen with a libretto by poet Günter Kunert. This work emerged during a period in the German Democratic Republic when state-sponsored arts institutions actively commissioned educational and artistic projects tailored for younger audiences, aiming to blend classical music traditions with modern, accessible storytelling.

The production features the Kinderchor des Deutschlandsenders and an instrumental ensemble conducted by Manfred Roost. Schwaen, a prolific composer known for his collaborative approach to folk and children’s music, intended the cantata to serve as both an engaging musical experience and a moral lesson based on the classic Greek myth. The record is noted for its clean, pedagogical aesthetic typical of ETERNA’s mid-century releases, reflecting the era's focus on structured cultural enrichment.

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