Notes and Editorial Reviews
Friedrich “Fritz” Karl Otto Wunderlich was born into a musical family – his father was a choir director, his mother a violinist – and for a time the family kept an inn. His father had been severely wounded during WW1 and, owing to pressure from local Nazis, he lost his job and he committed suicide when Fritz was five years old. As a young man he worked in a bakery and neighbours and customers alike noticed his beautiful singing and encouraged him to take music seriously. A scholarship granted by the town fathers granted him five years at the Music Academy of Freiburg in Breisgau where he studied voice and classical horn which may help explain his remarkable breath control. In 1955 in a student production of Die Zauberflöte he played
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Tamino and was engaged by the Wurttemburg State Opera in Stuttgart where his first role was Ulrich Eislinger in Die Meistersinger. Replacing an ailing Josef Traxel as Tamino Stuttgart had a new star and Wunderlich’s short but brilliant career began. He sang regularly in Vienna and Munich as well as the Salzburg Festival, together with engagements at Covent Garden and Edinburgh in 1965. He had a highly successful USA tour in 1964 and was due to make his Metropolitan debut as Don Ottavio on October 8, 1966.
The previous month he was an enjoying a hunting vacation when tragedy struck, his great friend and accompanist, Hubert Giesen, described the fatal accident as follows: When the family and the other guests retired to bed, Wunderlich also went to his room on the ground floor, but left it again to get a book from the library on the first floor. He had slipped on his shoes but failed to tie the laces, and on his return he seems to have stepped on a shoelace and tripped. He grabbed at the thick rope that ran down the side of the stairs but it came away from the wall and he fell headlong on to the stone floor below. He must have turned as he fell and hit the back of his head on the flagstones, for he was already in a deep coma when he was found and taken to hospital in Heidelberg but he never recovered consciousness.
In hindsight it is fortunate for us that he spent so much of his career in the recording studio. His range was wide, to the classics of J.S, Bach, Mozart, Bach, Schubert and Mahler he brought lyrical brilliance and to Bel Canto and light opera a melodic tenderness which recalls Tauber. In the 1960s it was the fashion for German opera houses to perform operas in the local rather than original language hence virtually all his recordings are in German. In April 2008 the BBC Music Magazine a survey voted him the fourth greatest tenor of all time – and that on a mere six years of recording. One can only ask what might have been had he not been killed so young.
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Works on This Recording
1.
O schönes Weib by Heinrich Finck
Performer:
Otto Steinkopf (Bass Dulcian),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Herbert Naumann (Alto Viol),
Gerhard Kastner (Tenor Recorder)
2.
Mein Freud allein by Heinrich Isaac
Performer:
Gerhard Kastner (Tenor Recorder),
Otto Steinkopf (Bass Dulcian),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Herbert Naumann (Alto Viol),
Frithjof Fest (Nicolo),
Gerhard Tucholski (Lute)
Period: Renaissance
3.
Amanda, darf man dich wohl küssen by Adam Krieger
Performer:
Gerhard Naumann (Tenor Viol),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Gerhard Tucholski (Lute)
4.
Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!, BWV 208 "Hunt Cantata": no 3, Wie? schönste Göttin? wie? by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Karl Forster
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
Berlin St. Hedwig Cathedral Choir
Period: Baroque
Written: 1713; Cöthen, Germany
Date of Recording: 11/1961
5.
Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!, BWV 208 "Hunt Cantata": no 4, Willst du dich nicht mehr ergetzen by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Karl Forster
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
Berlin St. Hedwig Cathedral Choir
Date of Recording: 11/1961
6.
Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!, BWV 208 "Hunt Cantata": no 5, Ich liebe dich zwar noch! by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer:
Anneliese Kupper (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Karl Forster
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
Berlin St. Hedwig Cathedral Choir
Period: Baroque
Written: 1713; Cöthen, Germany
Date of Recording: 11/1961
7.
Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!, BWV 208 "Hunt Cantata": no 12, Entzücket uns beide, ihr Strahlen der Freude by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer:
Anneliese Kupper (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Karl Forster
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
Berlin St. Hedwig Cathedral Choir
Date of Recording: 11/1961
8.
Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fu "Largo" by George Frideric Handel
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Müller-Kray
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Baroque
Written: 1738; London, England
Date of Recording: 1962
9.
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K 384: Constanze, dich wiederzusehen by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1782; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1960
10.
Die Zauberflöte, K 620: Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1960
11.
Zar und Zimmermann: Lebe wohl, mein flandrisch Mädchen by Albert Lortzing
Performer:
Helga Hildebrand (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1837; Germany
Date of Recording: 11/1959
12.
Der Wildschütz: Bleiben soll ich und stets sie sehen by Albert Lortzing
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Gisela Litz (Mezzo Soprano),
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano),
Lotte Schädle (Soprano),
Fritz Ollendorf (Bass)
Conductor:
Robert Heger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1842; Germany
Date of Recording: 1963
13.
Der Wildschütz: Ihr Weib? by Albert Lortzing
Performer:
Fritz Ollendorf (Bass),
Lotte Schädle (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Gisela Litz (Mezzo Soprano),
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano)
Conductor:
Robert Heger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1842; Germany
Date of Recording: 1963
14.
Der Wildschütz: Komm, liebes Gretchen by Albert Lortzing
Performer:
Fritz Ollendorf (Bass),
Lotte Schädle (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano),
Gisela Litz (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Robert Heger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Date of Recording: 1963
15.
Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor: Eure Tochter!...Meine Tochter? by Otto Nicolai
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Edith Mathis (Soprano),
Kieth Engen (Bass)
Conductor:
Robert Heger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Date of Recording: 1963
16.
Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor: Horch, die Lerche singt im Hain by Otto Nicolai
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Edith Mathis (Soprano),
Kieth Engen (Bass)
Conductor:
Robert Heger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Renaissance
Written: 1536; Spain
Date of Recording: 1963
17.
Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor: Mein Mädchen by Otto Nicolai
Performer:
Edith Mathis (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Kieth Engen (Bass)
Conductor:
Robert Heger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1849; Berlin, Germany
Date of Recording: 1963
18.
Martha: Wie das schnattert, wie das plappert by Friedrich von Flotow
Performer:
Hetty Plümacher (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Gottlob Frick (Bass),
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1847; Germany
Date of Recording: 05/1960
19.
Martha: Warte nur! Das sollst du büssen by Friedrich von Flotow
Performer:
Hetty Plümacher (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Gottlob Frick (Bass),
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1847; Germany
Date of Recording: 05/1960
20.
Martha: Ach, so fromm by Friedrich von Flotow
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1847; Germany
Date of Recording: 05/1960
21.
Martha: Jetzt, ihr Freunde jung und alt by Friedrich von Flotow
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Gottlob Frick (Bass),
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano),
Hetty Plümacher (Soprano)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Date of Recording: 05/1960
22.
Der Barbier von Bagdad: So leb' ich noch...Vor deinem Fenster die Blumen by Peter Cornelius
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Müller-Kray
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1858; Weimar, Germany
Date of Recording: 11/1962
23.
Eine Nacht in Venedig: Annina! Caramello!...Pellegrina rondinella by Johann Strauss Jr.
Performer:
Rudolf Schock (Tenor),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Liselotte Schmidt (Soprano)
Conductor:
Fried Walter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1883; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1960
24.
Eine Nacht in Venedig: Komm in die Gondel, mein Liebchen by Johann Strauss Jr.
Performer:
Rudolf Schock (Tenor),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Liselotte Schmidt (Soprano)
Conductor:
Fried Walter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Written: 1883
Date of Recording: 1960
25.
Eine Nacht in Venedig: Ach, wie so herrlich by Johann Strauss Jr.
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rudolf Schock (Tenor),
Lisa Otto (Soprano)
Conductor:
Fried Walter
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1883; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1960
26.
Der Bettelstudent: Die Welt hat das geniaiste Steben by Karl Millöcker
Performer:
Rudolf Schock (Tenor),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Liselotte Schmidt (Soprano)
Conductor:
Werner Schmidt-Boelcke
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1882; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 10/1959
27.
Der Bettelstudent: Durch diesen Kuss by Karl Millöcker
Performer:
Liselotte Schmidt (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rudolf Schock (Tenor)
Conductor:
Werner Schmidt-Boelcke
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1882; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 10/1959
28.
Der Evangelimann, Op. 45: Selig sind, die Verfolgung leiden by Wilhelm Kienzl
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Müller-Kray
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1894; Bad Aussee, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/1962
29.
Der Zarewitsch: Allein, wieder allein "Wolgalied" by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1927; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
30.
Der Zarewitsch: Hab' nur dich allein by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1927; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
31.
Der Zarewitsch: Mädel, wonniges Mädel by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1927; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
32.
Das Land des Lächelns: Ich trete ins Zimmer by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1929; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
33.
Das Land des Lächelns: Bei einem Tee en deux by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1929; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
34.
Das Land des Lächelns: Von Apfelblüten einen Kranz by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1929; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
35.
Das Land des Lächelns: Wer hat die Liebe uns ins Herz by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1929; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
36.
Das Land des Lächelns: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1929; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1963-1964
37.
Giuditta: Freunde, das Leben ist lebenswert by Franz Lehár
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Moltkau
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1934; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/1962
38.
Der Fidele Bauer: O frag'mich nicht by Leo Fall
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1907; Austria
Date of Recording: 09/1963
39.
Die Rose von Stambul: O rose von Stambul by Leo Fall
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Moltkau
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1916; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/1962
40.
Die Rose von Stambul: Ihr stillen, süssen Frau'n by Leo Fall
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Melitta Muszely (Soprano)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1916; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 09/1963
41.
Die Rose von Stambul: Sie glauben, mein Herr...Das ist das Glück by Leo Fall
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Melitta Muszely (Soprano)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Date of Recording: 09/1963
42.
Die Rose von Stambul: Willst du an die Welt vergessen by Leo Fall
Performer:
Melitta Muszely (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1916; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 09/1963
43.
Die Rose von Stambul: Zwei Augen, die Wollen mir nicht by Leo Fall
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Moltkau
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1916; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/1962
44.
Die Rose von Stambul: Wenn sich ein Mädchen stolz dir zeigt by Leo Fall
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Carl Michalski
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Graunke Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1916; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 09/1963
45.
Gräfin Mariza: Wenn es Abend wird...Grüss mir mein Wien by Emmerich Kálmán
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Moltkau
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Date of Recording: 11/1962
46.
Gräfin Mariza: Auch ich war einst ein feiner Csárdáskavalier by Emmerich Kálmán
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Moltkau
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1924; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/1962
47.
Die Zirkusprinzessin: Zwei Märchenaugen by Emmerich Kálmán
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Moltkau
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1926; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/1962
48.
Die grosse Sünderin, Op. 37: Das Lied vom Leben des Schrenk by Eduard Künneke
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Moltkau
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1935; Germany
Date of Recording: 11/1962
49.
Don Giovanni, K 527: Ma, qual soffre...Fuggi, crudele, fuggi by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Elisabeth Grümmer (Soprano)
Conductor:
Hans Zanotelli
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1787; Prague, Czech Republ
Date of Recording: 02/1960
50.
Don Giovanni, K 527: Dalla sua pace by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Elisabeth Grümmer (Soprano)
Conductor:
Hans Zanotelli
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1787; Prague, Czech Republ
Date of Recording: 02/1960
51.
Don Giovanni, K 527: Il mio tesoro intanto by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Horst Stein
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1787; Prague, Czech Republ
Date of Recording: 12/05/1961
52.
Così fan tutte, K 588: Un' aura amorosa by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1790; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 06/1960
53.
L'Elisir d'Amore: Quanto è bella! Quanto è cara! by Gaetano Donizetti
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Müller-Kray
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1832; Italy
54.
L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima by Gaetano Donizetti
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Müller-Kray
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1832; Italy
Date of Recording: 11/1962
55.
Rigoletto: Questa o quella by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1851; Italy
Date of Recording: 07/01/1960
56.
Rigoletto: La donna è mobile by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1851; Italy
Date of Recording: 07/01/1960
57.
La traviata: De' miei bollenti spiriti by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1853; Italy
Date of Recording: 06/1960
58.
La Bohème: Che gelida manina by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
Date of Recording: 1961
59.
La Bohème: O soave fanciulla by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
Date of Recording: 1961
60.
La Bohème: Addio, dolce svegliare (Quartet) by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano),
Ruth-Margret Pütz (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Marcel Cordes (Baritone)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
Date of Recording: 1961
61.
La Bohème: O Mimì, tu più non torni by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Marcel Cordes (Baritone),
Anneliese Rothenberger (Soprano),
Ruth-Margret Pütz (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
Date of Recording: 1961
62.
Madama Butterfly: Dovunque al mondo by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano),
Georg Baumgartner (Tenor),
Hermann Prey (Baritone),
Sieglinde Wagner (Alto)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1904; Italy
Date of Recording: 1961
63.
Madama Butterfly: Bimba, bimba, non piangere by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Sieglinde Wagner (Alto),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano),
Georg Baumgartner (Tenor),
Hermann Prey (Baritone)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1904; Italy
Date of Recording: 1961
64.
Madama Butterfly: Addio, fiorito asil by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Sieglinde Wagner (Alto),
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano),
Georg Baumgartner (Tenor),
Hermann Prey (Baritone),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1904; Italy
Date of Recording: 1961
65.
La dame blanche: Viens, gentille dame by François Boieldieu
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Müller-Kray
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1825; Paris, France
Date of Recording: 11/1962
66.
Mignon: Adieu, Mignon! Courage! by Ambroise Thomas
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1866; France
Date of Recording: 06/1961
67.
Mignon: Où suis je? by Ambroise Thomas
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano)
Conductor:
Berislav Klobucar
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1866; France
Date of Recording: 06/1961
68.
Manon: Instant charmant...En fermant les yeux "Dream of des Grieux" by Jules Massenet
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Hans Müller-Kray
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1883-1884; France
Date of Recording: 11/1962
69.
Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93: My youthful fortunes all lie buried by Bedrich Smetana
Performer:
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano),
Gottlob Frick (Bass),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Rudolf Kempe
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
Date of Recording: 05/1962
70.
Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93: Now then, my dear man, will you listen to a word or two? by Bedrich Smetana
Performer:
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano),
Gottlob Frick (Bass),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Rudolf Kempe
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1863/1870; Czech Republic
Date of Recording: 05/1962
71.
Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93: How could he believe by Bedrich Smetana
Performer:
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano),
Gottlob Frick (Bass),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Rudolf Kempe
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1863/1870; Czech Republic
Date of Recording: 05/1962
72.
Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93: Are you really so stubborn? by Bedrich Smetana
Performer:
Gottlob Frick (Bass),
Pilar Lorengar (Soprano),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Rudolf Kempe
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1863/1870; Czech Republic
Date of Recording: 05/1962
73.
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24: Whither, whither by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Performer:
Hermann Prey (Baritone),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Melitta Muszely (Soprano)
Conductor:
Meinhard Von Zallinger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1877-1878; Russia
Date of Recording: 1962
74.
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24: We fight, we fight to satisfy our honor by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Performer:
Hermann Prey (Baritone),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Melitta Muszely (Soprano)
Conductor:
Meinhard Von Zallinger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Date of Recording: 1962
75.
Queen of Spades, Op. 68: Why these tears? by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Performer:
Hermann Prey (Baritone),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Melitta Muszely (Soprano)
Conductor:
Meinhard Von Zallinger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1890; Russia
Date of Recording: 1962
76.
Queen of Spades, Op. 68: What if the clock chimes by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Performer:
Hermann Prey (Baritone),
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Melitta Muszely (Soprano)
Conductor:
Meinhard Von Zallinger
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bavarian State Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1890; Russia
Date of Recording: 1962
77.
Ständchen, D 889 by Franz Schubert
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1826; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
78.
Schwanengesang, D 957: no 9, Ihr Bild by Franz Schubert
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1828; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
79.
Mörike Lieder: no 10, Fussreise by Hugo Wolf
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
80.
Mörike Lieder: no 9, Nimmersatte Liebe by Hugo Wolf
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
81.
Eichendorff Lieder: no 2, Der Musikant by Hugo Wolf
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
82.
Lieder (8), Op. 10: no 1, Zueignung by Richard Strauss
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1885; Germany
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
83.
Lieder aus Lotusblättern (6), Op. 19: no 4, Wie sollten wir geheim sie halten by Richard Strauss
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1885-1888; Germany
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
84.
Lieder (4), Op. 27: no 3, Heimliche Aufforderung by Richard Strauss
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor),
Rolf Reinhardt (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1894; Germany
Date of Recording: 11/02/1962
85.
Das Lied von der Erde: no 1, Das Trinklied vom Jammer der Erde by Gustav Mahler
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Otto Klemperer
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Philharmonia Orchestra,
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1908-1909; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1964-1966
86.
Das Lied von der Erde: no 3, Von der Jugend by Gustav Mahler
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Otto Klemperer
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Philharmonia Orchestra,
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1908-1909; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1964-1966
87.
Das Lied von der Erde: no 5, Der Trunkene im Frühling by Gustav Mahler
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Otto Klemperer
Orchestra/Ensemble:
New Philharmonia Orchestra,
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1908-1909; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: 1964-1966
88.
Studentenlieder (8) for Tenor and Strings by Fritz Neumeyer
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Karl Ristenpart
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Saarland Radio Chamber Orchestra
Date of Recording: 07/1960
89.
Der Rattenfänger von Hameln: Wandern, ach wandern by Adolf Neuendorff
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Werner Eisbrenner
Orchestra/Ensemble:
FFB Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1880; New York, USA
Date of Recording: 01/21/1962
90.
Zwei dunkle Augen by Carl Heins
Performer:
Fritz Wunderlich (Tenor)
Conductor:
Werner Eisbrenner
Orchestra/Ensemble:
FFB Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Date of Recording: 01/21/1962
Sound Samples
O schönes Weib (2000 Digital Remaster)
Mein Freud allein (2000 Digital Remaster)
Amanda, darf man dich wohl küssen (Aria aus "Liederbuch des Studenten Clodius") (2000 Digital Remaster)
Cantata No. 208, 'Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd' (Hunt Cantata) BWV208 (1998 Digital Remaster): Recitative: Wie, schönste Göttin? wie? (Endymion)
Cantata No. 208, 'Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd' (Hunt Cantata) BWV208 (1998 Digital Remaster): Aria: Willst du dich nicht mehr ergetzen? (Endymion)
Cantata No. 208, 'Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd' (Hunt Cantata) BWV208 (1998 Digital Remaster): Recitative: Ich liebe dich zwar noch! (Diana/Endymion)
Cantata No. 208, 'Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd' (Hunt Cantata) BWV208 (1998 Digital Remaster): Duet: Entzücket uns beide, ihr Strahlen der Freude (Diana/Endymion)
Ombra mai fu (Largo) (aus "Xerxes/Serse") (2000 Digital Remaster)
Konstanze, dich wiederzusehen (Belmonte / "Die Entführung aus dem Serail") (2000 Digital Remaster)
Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön (Tamino / "Die Zauberflöte") (2000 Digital Remaster)
Lebe wohl, mein flandrisch Mädchen (Marquis von Chateauneuf, Marie, Chor, aus "Zar und Zimmermann", 2.Akt) (1986 Digital Remaster)
Bleiben soll ich - Aus dem Parke erklingen die lieblichen Töne (Der Wildschütz: Baron Kronthal - Baronin Freimann - Gräfin, 2.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
Ihr Weib? - Mein teures Weib! (Der Wildschütz: Baronin - Baron, 2.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
Komm, liebes Gretchen (Baron - Gretchen - Baculus / "Der Wildschütz") (2000 Digital Remaster)
Eure Tochter - Meine Tochter (Fenton - Reich /"Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor") (2000 Digital Remaster)
Horch, die Lerche singt im Hain (Romanze des Fenton aus "Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor", 2.Akt) (1986 Digital Remaster)
Fenton! - Mein Mädchen (Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor: Anna - Fenton, 2.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
Wie das schnattert - Ja, seit früher Kindheit Tagen (Martha: Plumkett - Lyonel, 1.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
Martha (Ausschnitte) (2000 Digital Remaster): Warte nur, das sollst du büßen! - Mitternacht (Plumkett - Nancy - Lady - Lyonel, 2.Akt)
Martha (Ausschnitte) (2000 Digital Remaster): Ach, so fromm (Lyonel, 3.Akt)
Martha (Ausschnitte) (2000 Digital Remaster): Jetzt, ihr Freunde, jung und alt (Nancy - Plumkett - Lyonel - Lady - Chor, 3.Akt)
So leb' ich noch - Vor deinem Fenster die Blumen (Der Barbier von Bagdad: Nureddin, 1.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
Willkommen - Annina! Caramello! (Eine Nacht in Venedig: Caramello - Chor - Annina, 1.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
Eine Nacht in Venedig (Auszüge) (2000 Digital Remaster): Komm' in die Gondel (Caramello - Herzog)
Eine Nacht in Venedig (Auszüge) (2000 Digital Remaster): Ach, wie so herrlich zu schau'n (Caramello)
Die Welt hat das genialste Streben (Der Bettelstudent: Symon - Jan) (2000 Digital Remaster)
Durch diesen Kuß sei unser Bund geweiht (Der Bettelstudent: Jan - Bronislawa, 2.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
Selig sind, die Verfolgung leiden (Der Evangleimann: Mathias - Kinderchor, 2.Akt) (1990 Digital Remaster)
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