--- product_id: 15163212 title: "Genoveva" price: "£57.77" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15163212-genoveva store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Genoveva **Price:** £57.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Genoveva - **How much does it cost?** £57.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15163212-genoveva) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Neglected Gem - "Genoveva", Schumann's only opera, deserves a better fate. There are some weaknesses in the drama, but the music is lovely and at times compelling. Set during the reign of Charles Martel, king of the Franks in the first half of the 8th century, it tells the story of Genoveva, the wife of Siegfried, Elector of Palatine, (a small state on the Rhine River). Siegfried goes off to fight with King Charles, leaving his wife in the care of his friend Golo, who has a crush on her. When Genoveva spurns his advances, Golo frames her for adultery, with the assistance of his old nurse, Margarethe, and the castle steward, Drago. However, Golo kills Drago, claiming he was Genoveva's paramour. Siegfried returns to this situation and condemns Genoveva to death. However Drago's ghost frightens Margarethe into revealing the truth, with the end result that Genoveva is spared at the last minute and Golo commits suicide. This production is conducted by Kurt Masur, with Edda Moser as Genoveva, Peter Scheier as the villanous Golo (unusual to have the tenor as the bad guy), and Dietrich Fmisher-Dieskau as the noble Siegfried. The music is excellent German Romantic opera, and the production is finely sung, with excellent performances from the three leads. This is an opera well worthy of performance and deserves much better than simply being considered an historical curiosity. Review: Robert Schumann's only opera. - When you think of Schumann, you do not think of opera. Symphonies yes, chamber music yes, but opera? Yes, he did compose one, and even conducted its first performance, which was not a success. The audience that snubbed this work missed something, though. The trio of characters at the center of the melodrama operates with enough tension to keep the situation taut. At moments, it seems more like oratorio than dramatic music. Performances are uniformly good in this German recording helmed by Kurt Masur in 1976, and released on LPs in 1978 (and on CD in 1992). It would be hard to top this production. Recommended to Schumann-ites, adventurous opera listeners looking for a change of pace, and anyone who appreciates well-sung music. ## Images ![Genoveva - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81h8l1vgacL.jpg) ![Genoveva - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dd3WkTiHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neglected Gem *by S***I on March 7, 2008* "Genoveva", Schumann's only opera, deserves a better fate. There are some weaknesses in the drama, but the music is lovely and at times compelling. Set during the reign of Charles Martel, king of the Franks in the first half of the 8th century, it tells the story of Genoveva, the wife of Siegfried, Elector of Palatine, (a small state on the Rhine River). Siegfried goes off to fight with King Charles, leaving his wife in the care of his friend Golo, who has a crush on her. When Genoveva spurns his advances, Golo frames her for adultery, with the assistance of his old nurse, Margarethe, and the castle steward, Drago. However, Golo kills Drago, claiming he was Genoveva's paramour. Siegfried returns to this situation and condemns Genoveva to death. However Drago's ghost frightens Margarethe into revealing the truth, with the end result that Genoveva is spared at the last minute and Golo commits suicide. This production is conducted by Kurt Masur, with Edda Moser as Genoveva, Peter Scheier as the villanous Golo (unusual to have the tenor as the bad guy), and Dietrich Fmisher-Dieskau as the noble Siegfried. The music is excellent German Romantic opera, and the production is finely sung, with excellent performances from the three leads. This is an opera well worthy of performance and deserves much better than simply being considered an historical curiosity. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Robert Schumann's only opera. *by M***Y on September 24, 2019* When you think of Schumann, you do not think of opera. Symphonies yes, chamber music yes, but opera? Yes, he did compose one, and even conducted its first performance, which was not a success. The audience that snubbed this work missed something, though. The trio of characters at the center of the melodrama operates with enough tension to keep the situation taut. At moments, it seems more like oratorio than dramatic music. Performances are uniformly good in this German recording helmed by Kurt Masur in 1976, and released on LPs in 1978 (and on CD in 1992). It would be hard to top this production. Recommended to Schumann-ites, adventurous opera listeners looking for a change of pace, and anyone who appreciates well-sung music. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ artistic value *by P***I on July 24, 2019* personal knowledge --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15163212-genoveva](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15163212-genoveva) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*