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This CD includes both ADD and DDD recordings. The premise that the title of this CD suggests may be debatable, but, in any case, it offers a fine sampling of works from the world of operetta. What came to be regarded as operetta originated in Paris in the 1850s, particularly with the works of Jacques Offenbach, as an alternative to opéra comique and vaudeville. However, operetta as an art form blossomed in Vienna in the hands of such masters as Johann Strauss and, later, Franz Lehar. Composers ranging from Offenbach to Robert Stolz are represented in performances by past masters such as Fritz Wunderlich and Mario Lanza, and fine contemporary artists such as Jerry Hadley and Frederica von Stade. Julia Migenes, in particular, offers engaging accounts of two songs by Stolz, one of the last proponents of Viennese operetta. Stolz also achieved fame as a conductor of classical operetta and his work in that capacity can also be found in this collection. An argument could be made that a chronological ordering of the selections would provide a better overview of the genre, however, the quality and variety of the works and performances assure a fine representation and an excellent starting point for an exploration of an under-exposed art form. |
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Die lustige Witwe: Lippen schweigen by Franz Lehár |
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Performer:
Javier Palacios (Tenor),
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor: José Collado Orchestra/Ensemble: Southwest German Radio Orchestra Kaiserslautern Period: Romantic Written: 1905; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Martha: Ach, so fromm by Friedrich von Flotow |
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Performer:
Placido Domingo (Tenor)
Conductor: Nello Santi Orchestra/Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra Written: 1847 |
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Language: Italian |
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Schön ist die Welt: Schön ist die Welt by Franz Lehár |
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Performer:
Jerry Hadley (Tenor)
Conductor: Richard Bonynge Orchestra/Ensemble: Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1930; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Der Zarewitsch: Allein, wieder allein "Wolgalied" by Franz Lehár |
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Performer:
Jerry Hadley (Tenor)
Conductor: Richard Bonynge Orchestra/Ensemble: Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1927; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Liebeskommando: Ich möcht' einmal wieder verliebt sein by Robert Stolz |
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Performer:
Julia Migenes (Soprano)
Conductor: Werner Eisbrenner Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna State Opera Chorus Konzertvereinigung Period: 20th Century Written: 1931; Germany |
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Language: German |
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Der Favorit: Du sollst der Kaiser meiner Seele sein by Robert Stolz |
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Performer:
Anna Moffo (Soprano)
Orchestra/Ensemble: Hagen Galatis Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1916; Berlin, Germany |
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Language: German |
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Der Zarewitsch: Das Leben ruft by Franz Lehár |
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Performer:
Lucia Popp (Soprano)
Conductor: Heinz Wallberg Orchestra/Ensemble: Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1927; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Eine Nacht in Venedig: Komm in die Gondel, mein Liebchen by Johann Strauss Jr. |
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Performer:
Rudolf Schock (Tenor)
Conductor: Werner Eisbrenner Orchestra/Ensemble: Berlin Symphony Orchestra Written: 1883 |
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Language: German |
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Das Land des Lächelns: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz by Franz Lehár |
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Performer:
Mario Lanza (Tenor)
Conductor: Ray Sinatra Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1929; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: English |
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Die lustige Witwe: Es lebt eine Vilja...Vilja, o Vilja by Franz Lehár |
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Performer:
Margit Schramm (Soprano)
Conductor: Robert Stolz Orchestra/Ensemble: Berlin Deutsche Oper Chorus, Berlin Symphony Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1905; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Orphée aux enfers: Couplets du berger joli by Jacques Offenbach |
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Antonio de Almeida Orchestra/Ensemble: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1858/1874; Paris, France |
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Language: French |
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La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein: Dites-lui qu'on l'a remarqué distingué by Jacques Offenbach |
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Performer:
Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Antonio de Almeida Orchestra/Ensemble: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1867; Paris, France |
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Language: French |
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Der Vogelhändler: Grüss euch Gott, alle miteinander by Carl Zeller |
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Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor: Werner Schmidt-Bölke Orchestra/Ensemble: Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rudolf Lamy Choir Period: Romantic Written: 1891; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Der Zigeunerbaron: Als flotter Geist by Johann Strauss Jr. |
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Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor: Alois Melichar Orchestra/Ensemble: Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Rudolf Lamy Choir Period: Romantic Written: 1885; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Eine Nacht in Venedig: Ach, wie so herrlich by Johann Strauss Jr. |
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Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor: Werner Eisbrenner Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1883; Vienna, Austria |
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Language: German |
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Die Fledermaus: Overture by Johann Strauss Jr. |
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Conductor:
Robert Stolz
Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna Symphony Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1874; Vienna, Austria |
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Die Fledermaus: Ballet Suite by Johann Strauss Jr. |
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Conductor:
Robert Stolz
Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna Symphony Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1874; Vienna, Austria |
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Wien wird bei Nacht erst schön, Op. 216 by Robert Stolz |
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Performer:
Julia Migenes (Soprano)
Conductor: Werner Eisbrenner Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna State Opera Chorus Konzertvereinigung Period: 20th Century |
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Language: German |
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