Wien Wien Schones Wien

On this CD:

1. Wo die Lerche singt, operetta Durch die weiten Felder
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

2. Der Rastelbinder, operetta Wenn zwei sich lieben
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno, Miroslav Dvorsky
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

3. Paganini, operetta Gern hab' ich die Frauen geküsst
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Miroslav Dvorsky
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

4. Das Veilchen vom Montmartre, operetta Ich sing' mein Lied im Regen und Schnee
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

5. Die Csárdásfürstin (The Gypsy Princess), operetta Tanzen möchte ich
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno, Miroslav Dvorsky
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

6. Gräfin Mariza, (Countess Maritza), operetta Grüss Mir, Mein Wien! (Greetings, Vienna)
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Miroslav Dvorsky
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

7. Rose Marie, operetta Act 1: "When I'm Calling You-o (Indian Love Call)
Composed by Rudolf Friml
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno, Miroslav Dvorsky
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

8. The Vagabond King, operetta Jediny kvet Vám kám
Composed by Rudolf Friml
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

9. Pod cudzou zastavou Ta piesen letí v síry svet
Composed by Gejza Dusik
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Miroslav Dvorsky
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

10. Die Fledermaus (The Bat), operetta (RV 503) "Mein Herr Marquis"
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

11. Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron), operetta (RV 511) "Als flotter Geist"
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Miroslav Dvorsky
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

12. Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring), waltz for orchestra (with voice ad lib), Op. 410 (RV 410)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra with Marcela Cerno
Conducted by Herbert Mogg

Tracks:

Ach War Ich Schon (Fidelio)
Non So Piu (Le Nozze Di Figaro)
Porgi, Amor (Le Nozze Di Figaro)
E Susanna Non Vien!...Dove Sono (Le Nozze Di Figaro)
Mi Tradi Quell'Alma Ingrata (Don Giovanni)
Come Scoglio (Cosi Fan Tutti)
Leise, Leise, Fromme Weise (Der Freischutz)
Dich, Teure Halle (Tannhauser)
Einsam In Truben Tagen (Lohengrin)
Wie Fremd Und Tot (Die Verkaufte Braut)
Bruderchen, Komm, Tanz Mit Mir (Hansel Und Gretel)
Da Geht Er Hin (Der Rosenkavalier)
Es Gibt Ein Reich (Ariadne Auf Naxos) - Richard Strauss
Das War Sehr Gut (Arabella)

Tracks:

Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen
Bist Du Bei Mir
Ridente La Calma
An Die Musik
Der Musensohn
Nachtviolen
Der Musensohn
Auch Kleine Dinge
Mein Liebster Ist So Klein
Verschling' Der Abgrund
Ich Hab' In Penna
Wiegenlied Im Sommer
Mausfallenspruchlein
In Dem Schatten Meiner Locken
Mignon (Kennst Du Das Land?)
Gsatzli (Swiss Folksong)
Fruhling
Im Abendrot
Muttertandelei
Zueignung
Klange Der Heimat (Die Fledermaus)
Es Lebt'Eine Vilja (Die Lustige Witwe)
Im Chambre Separee (Der Opemball)
Wien, Du Stadt Meiner Traume

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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was certainly one of the greatest singers of her own, or indeed any other time. An obsessive perfectionist, her flawless technique and intonation over a huge range, vocal flexibility, breath control, phrasing, stylistic versatility, and above all her focused, radiantly beautiful sound were matchless and incomparable. All these are on full display on this generous 2-CD set, which features over a dozen arias, songs by Schubert, Wolf and Richard Strauss, and some lighter fare. The recordings were made between 1950 and 1967, and the singing becomes better and better, the voice richer and more varied, the expression deeper and more immediate. Not surprisingly, the peaks come in the arias from her signature roles in Mozart's Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Cosi fan tutte; Richard Strauss' Ariadne, Rosenkavalier, and Arabella, which rise to real ecstasy; and arias from Weber's Freischütz and Smetana's Bartered Bride, which are wonderfully intimate and touching. She is less convincing in roles she never sang on stage, and the "childish" voice she cultivated especially for Hänsel and Gretel is unnatural and contrived. The same is true of the last two "popular" numbers, which sound condescending and artificial. The songs, however, have all her customary finesse and inwardness; the Wolf group, perhaps chosen for its gentle humor, is charming, while Strauss' "Four Last Songs" (represented by two) shimmer and soar. Schwarzkopf's singing had instantly recognizable characteristics: a tendency to hold back both vocally and emotionally, giving a sense of noble restraint, but also of cool detachment; excessive use of color and nuance, creating a fussy, calculated and somewhat artificial air. Only rarely does she "let go" with full voice and spontaneous feeling. However, as these recordings show, she invariably inspires admiration and captures ear and heart through the inimitable, glorious beauty of her voice. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Fine anthology but still prefer her "Four Last Songs" recording.......2006-11-06

The engineering and audio quality of these 1960's performances are surprisingly good. The songs are wonderfully peformed and cover a range of periods and styles, but I find myself returning to her recording (also re-released on CD) of Strauss' "Four Last Songs", which I would give 6 stars -- my favorite recording of all time.

RIP DAME ELIZABETH (1915-2006).......2006-08-04

This set is a fine tribute to this extraordinary singer and musician. I was saddened to read about her passing. She had a long life (90 years) and inspired a whole generation of singers and music lovers throughout the world.

SCHWARZKOPF ----- ONE OF THE GREATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.......2006-01-29

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf's career is what legends are made of. She is every bit as fundamental to classical singing in the twentieth century as is Maria Callas. Schwarzkopf sang with refinement, polish, beauty of voice, and meticulous articulation. She was the greatest Mozart and Strauss soprano of her day; her ability to sing the operetta music of Lehar, Suppe', and Johann Strauss has not been equalled; she performed with distinction orchestral compositions of Mahler, Brahms, Bach, and Handel; her Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, and Mahler lieder were exemplary. She sang many operatic roles, far more than many people realize, and was certainly the definitive Marshallin in "Rosenkavalier" throughout the 1950's and 1960'. I saw her many times in recital in Chicago, and even at the time of her farewell (which I was fortunate enough to see), she was sublime. All of the superlative qualities of Schwarzkopf are generously demonstrated throughout these two wonder CD's. Virtually every item is magnificent (though obviously some will prefer some to others) and has the detailed Schwarzkopf imprint stamped right into the music. This CD, great as it is, represents only a very small part of the greatness of Schwarzkopf. I already own tons of her operas and recitals, from which many of the items here come from. But for the sake of completeness, I will probably add it. A person who loves great singing can never have too much of the art of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. She's a vocal icon.

¡PERFECT!.......2005-02-10

I only want to say that you can hear, in this double cd, one of the great singers of all time. Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Why? Because she sings all the arias and lieder with pure of tone, brilliance, perfect inflexion, modulation, excellent control breath, measured vibrato, and, all above, great emision of colours. She is master in this art.

PERFECTA INTERPRETACIÓN.......2005-02-09

La mejor recopilación de la discografía de Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Su belleza de voz, la impecable hilación de frases, y, sobre todo, su expresiva interpretación son algunas de las sorpresas que se podrán escuchar en estos dos discos. Sin duda, UNA DE LAS MEJORES SOPRANOS DEL SIGLO XX.

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Fritz Wunderlich can do no wrong....
The Wonder of Wunderlich
I wish I could give this release more than 5 stars: it's terrific!!!

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Tracks:

Duetto And Chorus: Kommt, Eilet Und Laufet
Aria: Sanfte Soll Mein Todeskummer
Recitative And Chorale: O Schmerz! Hier Zittert Das Gequalte Herz
Aria With Chorus: Ich Will Bei Meinem Jesu Wachen
Recitative: Mein Jesus Schweigt Zu Falschen Lugen Stille
Aria: Geduld!
Duet: Et Misericordia
Aria: Deposuit Potentes
Recitative: So Stehe Denn, Du Gottergeb'ne Seele
Aria: Adam Muss In Uns Verwesen
Chorus: Jauchzet, Frohlocket, Auf, Preiset Die Tage
Recitative: Es Begab Sich Aber Zu Der Zeit
Aria: Frohe Hirten, Eilt, Ach Eilet
Aria: Ich Will Nur Dir Zu Ehren Leben
Recitative: Und Liess Versammeln Alle Hohenpriester
Terzetto: Ach! Wann Wird Die Zeit Erscheinen
Recitative: Und Gott Befahl Ihnen Im Traum-Genug, Mein Schatz Geht Nicht Von Hier
Aria: Nun Mogt Ihr Stolzen Feinde Schrecken

Tracks:

Overture
Aria: Hier Soll Ich Dich Denn Sehen
Recitative And Aria: Konstanze, Dich Wiederzusehen, Dich!/O Wie Angstlich, O Wie Feurig
Aria: Wenn Der Freude Tranen Fliessen
Quartet: Ach! Belmonte! Ach, Mein Leben!
Aria: Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine Starke
Recitative And Aria: Welch Ein Geschick!/Wie, Du Solltest Fur Mich Sterben!
Aria: Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
Zum Ziele Fuhrt Dich Diese Bahn
Wie Stark Ist Nicht Dein Zauberton
Der Welcher Wandert Diese Strasse Vol Beschwerden
Tamino Mein! O Welch Ein Gluck!

Tracks:

Duet: Strahlt Auf Mich Der Blitz Des Goldes - Hermann Prey
Duet: Hier Nimm Den Ring Der Treue
Scene And Duet: Ich Denk Ihn Lieber Mir Von Meinem Stande/Liebe Ist Seligkeit, Ist Licht Und Leben
Toast: O Freunde, So Leeret In Vollen Zugen - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Duet: Ich Sah Euch Lieblich Und Engelsschon - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Duet: O, Lass Uns Fliehen Aus Diesen Mauern - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Scene And Duet: er Ist's! Carlos! Mein PRinz!/Gott, Der Entflammte Der Liebe Heisse Glut - Hermann Prey
Duet: Infame Feder! Welch Scheusslicher Pinsel/Ach, Geliebte! Nie Kehrst Du mir Wieder! - Hermann Prey
Aria: Und Es Blitzten Die Sterne
Scene: Nicht An Mich, Geliebter, Denke
Duet: Du Sussester Engel, Wie Herrlich Hast Du Geteufelt!
Leukippos, Du?
Arioso: Ja, Ich Lieb Sie, Olga
Aria: Wohin Seid Ihr Entschwunden

Tracks:

Recitative And Arioso: Holdes Laubgezewig, Du Schones/Schattige Ruh, Nie Gab Natur Sie Mir
Aria: Der Gedanke An Die Flammen Der Liebe
Aria: Bleibt Ihr Treu Dem, Der Euch So Verachtet?
Aria: Finstre Furie, Ihr Geister Der Holle
Aria: Nur Einen wunsch, Nur Ein Verlangen - Hermann Prey
Recitative And Duet: O Unverhofftes Gluck/Das Hore Ich Von Dir, Von Meinem Freunde? - Hermann Prey
Ma Se Il Nostro Gioir/Alcun Non Sia
Perche A Lo Sdegno/Padre Cortese/Si Non Vedro
Aria: Erwacht In Meinem Herzen
Duet: Nur Weinen Lernte Ich/Nur Klagen lernte Ich
Aria: Keine Schlange Lasst Sich Toten
Romance: O Schweige Still, O Lasse Dich Erbitten
Trio: Doch Nun Zu Dir/Trenne Nicht Das Band Der Liebe - Hermann Prey
Aria: Man Wird Ja Einmal Nur Geboren
Song: Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch Madchen - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Recitative And Duet: Du Stehst Wirklich Vor Mir/Der tempel Brahmas Strahlt - Hermann Prey

Tracks:

I. Im Wunderschonen Monat Mai
II. Aus Meinen Tranen Spriessen
III. Die Rose, Die Lilie, Die Taube, Die Sonne
IV. Wenn Ich In Deine Augen Seh
V. Ich Will Meine Seele Tauchen
VI. Im Rhein, Im Heiligen Strome
VII. Ich Grolle Nicht
VIII. Und Wussten's Die Blumen, Die Kleinen
IX. Das Ist Ein Floten Und Geigen
X. Hor Ich Das Liedchen Klingen
XI. Ein Jungling Liebt Ein Madchen
XII. Am Leuchtenden Sommermorgen
XIII. Ich Hab Im Traum Geweinet
XIV. Allnachtlich Im Traume Seh Ich Dich
XV. Aus Alten Marchen Winkt Es
XVI. Die Alten Bosen Lieder
Zartliche Liebe: 'Ich Liebe Dich' WoO 123
Adelaide Op.46
Resignation WoO 149
Der Kuss Op.128
Was Ist Silvia, Saget An
Lied Eines Schiffers An Die Dioskuren D 360
Liebhaber In Allen Gestalten D 558
Der Einsame D 800
Im Abendrot Op. Post. D 799
Leise Flehen Meine Lieder
An Die Laute D 905
Der Musensohn D 764
An Die Musik D 547

Tracks:

Granada
Mattinata
Funiculi-Funicula
O Sole Mio
Vergiss Mein Nicht
Ein Lied Geht Um Die Welt
Du Bist Die Welt Fur Mich
Ich Kusse Ihre Hand, Madame
Caro Mio Ben
Ave Maria
Plaisir D'Amour
La Danza
Serenade: Fern Im Weiten Land, Dort Unten Im Suden
Be My Love
Santa Lucia
Tiritomba
Heute Nacht Oder Nie

Tracks:

Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein
Denk Dir, Die Welt War Ein Blumenstrauss
Ich Kenn Ein Kleines Wegerl Im Helenental
In Wien Gibt's Manch Winziges Gasserl
Draussen In Sievering
Ich Weiss Auf Der Wieden Ein Kleines Hotel
Ich Muss Wieder Einmal In Grinzing Sein
Im Prater Bluhn Wieder Die Baume
Herr Hofrat, Erinnern Sie Sich Noch?
I Hab Die Schonen Maderln Net Erfunden
Es Steht Ein Alter Nussbaum Drausst In Heiligenstadt
Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schon
Wenn Es Abend Wird/Gruss Mir Mein Wien
Ob Blond, Ob Braun, Ich Liebe Alle Frau'n
Weine Nicht, Bricht Eine Schone Frau Dir Das Herz
Mein Herz Ruft Immer Nur Nach Dir, O Marita
Eine Kleine Fruhlingsweise
Schlaf Ein, Mein Blond-Engelein
Annchen Von Tarau
Still Wie Die Nacht

Customer Reviews:

Correction.......2006-12-13

Now folks, both of what the two other reviewers wrote about the tragical death of Fritz Wunderlich is wrong. Wunderlich died in hospital at September 17 1966. He had broken his skull, when he fell down the stairs in the hunting-house of a friend. Late in the evening of September 16, Wunderlich, as usual when not at home, had phoned his wife in Munich. He was very tired from strolling through the forest the whole day, making out the ideal locations for the hunt, which should start early in the next morning (Wunderlich was a passionate hunter). After he had wished his wife a good night, he went to the staircase in order to go down to his bedroom at the first floor. He still wore his heavy hunting boots - with open shoestrings! As walking downstairs, Wunderlich struggled over the open shoestrings and grabbed for the banisters, which was not more than a rope, fixed to the wall. The banisters teared out, and Wunderlich fell down the whole stairs. Fritz Wunderlich died in hospital the next day. It was only short before his 36'th birthday. An exceptional singing career had come to an untimely end. Some people believe that Wunderlich was drunken at the time of accident. If this is true can't be proven any more. But still this is not what his close friends said, regarding his accident and his death. In my opinion Wunderlich was the last of the really great tenors of the last century. All the tenors which came to fame after him (sorry folks, even such maestros as Pavarotti and Domingo) lack a certain quality in singing. It's the ease of breath flow, or singing on the breath without pushing the voice, it's the overtones, the legato, the mezza voce, the messa di voce and many more things - in short: the overall beauty of the voice through both registers. Wunderlich was the last tenor who had all this. Other examples are Caruso, McCormack, Gigli (despite the sobbing in his later recordings) and of course the wonderful Jussi Björling. But these are only some few names. If you listen for example to the cd's in the box "Famous tenors of the past" you will find that there were many very good and outstanding tenors in the first half of the 20'th century and - as we can only assume - in the time before the invention of the grammophone. Take a close look at todays famous tenors (I know, there are some quite good and promising ones) but what are they in comparison to those tenors (or better to say, to their voices and singing) I just mentioned before?

Please make your own decision.

Fritz Wunderlich can do no wrong...........2006-05-05

... okay, maybe. It's just that I've never heard a recording I didn't love. And I prefer that he sing everything in German even when that means not using original language.

This is a bit strange because I'm most often bugged by Don Carlos and Vepres in Italian (just a personal quirk). Of course, I'm also bugged by dropping the "s" in Don Carlos, which is always incorrect. The man's name IS Carlos whether in Italian or French.

I tried to write Mr. Avila a personal note, but could not, so let me say that Fritz Wunderlich did not die of cancer, but a dreadful accident in Scotland (I'll not go into the whys and wherefores, I just wanted to set PART of the record straight.)

The Wonder of Wunderlich.......2005-11-22

Deutsche Grammophone does it again! This is an extensive 3-cd compilation album featuring the artistry of the great German tenor Fritz Wunderlich in a variety of vocal repertoire - Baroque cantata/oratorio, opera and Lieder. Like the other critic pointed out, I first heard Fritz sinigng a superb Tamino in the Karl Bohm Magic Flute, although I have also heard him sing Lieder opposite the mezzo soprano Christa Ludwig and baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau, who were his contemporaries and colleagues. Wunderlich died tragically in 1966 of cancer. He inspired a generation of purely lyric tenors or "tenors di grazie" whose charming voice would never roughen and lack grace. His Germanic style earned him popularity in World War II Europe and he was the leading exponent of Lieder in the 50's. His tenor voice is glorious, as close to a male angel as possible. On this recording, we are treated to sumptuous arias from Bach's Christmas/Easter Oratorios, and movements from 2 cantatas. Also noteworthy are the unsurpassed performances of Mozart tenor heroes- such as Belmonte from "Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail" (Abduction from the Seraglio) and his unbeatable Tamino from Die Zauberflote The Magic Flute. He sings bel canto opera arias fo tenor, from master composers Rossinni, Bellini and Verdi. While I don't much like that he is singing Italian arias in German, one must remember that at this time, in the LP Era of World War II Germany and Austria, German-born opera singers sang Italian opera in German translation/revisions. While many German singers could indeed sing in Italian, they were mostly trained to sing it in German because of excessive national pride and because Germans viewed Italian opera as course and un-melodic. Still, there have been superb German singers who sang in Italian like Wagner diva Birgit Nilsson,baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau, tenor Peter Schreier, soprano Edda Moser, baritone Walter Berry, tenor Herman Pretty, all post-Wunderlich sensations. Wunderlich sings Lieder in one CD with great and unrivaled musicianship. Especially impressive are the Viennese pieces. Further to the cd's this album is equipped with photos of Wunderlich and his family and a detailed profile biography.

I wish I could give this release more than 5 stars: it's terrific!!!.......2005-10-28

I knew little about the German tenor Fritz Wunderlich (1930-1966), except reading the accolades given to his recordings and performances by reviewers in "American Record Guide" over the past 13 years. I knew Wunderlich recorded the role of Tamino in the famous DG recording of Mozart's "Die Zauberflote", with Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic (Now on DG Originals CDs), but was not aware of what a wide range of repertoire he had until hearing this release.

This release has a wide variety of Wunderlich's discography, including Bach arias from his Christmas and Easter Oratorios, and movements from 2 cantatas; his Mozart roles in "Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail" (Eugen Jochum/Bavarian Radio Orchestra) and "Die Zauberflote" (Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic); a variety of arias and duets by Rossini, Bellini, Verdi, Richard Strauss, mostly sung in German, and with Hermann Prey, baritone and Erika Koth, soprano in many of the duets; Baroque arias by Handel, from "Xerxes" (including the famous "Ombre mai fu" sung in German) and "Julius Caesar", selections from Monteverdi's "Orfeo" (an early track from 1955 sung in Italian); Schumann's "Dichterliebe", 4 Beethoven Lieder, including "Adelaide" and "Der Kuss"; and 9 Schubert lieder, including "An der Musik," and "Der Musensohn", all with Hubert Giesen, piano; Popular songs such as "Granada" and Viennese songs, with chamber orchestra accompaniment. There are no texts for the songs, but you may have text booklets with other CD releases, so don't really need them when you hear Wunderlich's beautiful voice.

There is a booklet with articles about Wunderlich's career, including a preface by his widow, Eva Wunderlich, photos of Wunderlich as a boy and young man, with his wife Eva in 1965, and children Constanze, Wolfgang, and Barbara. I enjoy reading and looking at the booklet, even apart from listening to the beautiful recordings.

Wunderlich was a genius, and his voice sounds great in every track, mono (some, but not a majority) and stereo (most of the tracks in the 7 discs are stereo) alike. If you love great music, and opera, but like me aren't often of a mind to sit still for 3 hours to listen to one, get this. It's a great release, and reasonably priced to boot. I'm thankful to God for great music, for the ability to hear and feel, and for Fritz Wunderlich and his service to music lovers everywhere.

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One of the greatest tenors ever
One Of The Finest Male Singers We Will Ever Know

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Tracks:

The Magic Flute: Aria, Act I: Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
The Abduction From The Seraglio: Aria, Act I: Hier Soll Ich Dich Denn Sehen
The Abduction From The Seraglio: Aria, Act II: Wenn Der Freude Tranen Fliessen
La Traviata: Act I: O Freunde, So Leeret In Vollen Zugen (Libiamo Ni' Lieti Calici)
La Traviata: Duet, Act I: O, Lass Uns Fliehen Aus Diesen Mauern (Parigi, O Cara, Noi Lasceremo)
Eugen Onegin: Aria, Act I: Wohin Seid Ihr Entschwunden (Kuda, Kuda, Kuda Vi Udalilis)
Zar Und Zimmermann: Act I: Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch Madchen
Der Waffenschmied: Aria, Act I: Man Wird Ja Einmal Nur Geboren
The Barber Of Seville: Duet, Act I: Strahlt Auf Mich Der Blitz Des Goldes (All'idea Di Quel Metallo)
Rigoletto: Duet, Act I: Ich Denk Ihn Lieber Mir Von Meinem Stande - Liebe Ist Seligkeit, Ist Licht Und Leben
Don Carlos: Duet, Act II: Er Ist's! Carlos! Mein Prinz! - Gott, Der Entflammte Der Liebe Heisse Glut
La Boheme: Duet, Act IV: Infame Feder! Welch Scheusslicher Pinsel! Ach, Geliebte, Nie Kehrst Du Mir Wieder!
TOSCA: Aria, Act III: Und Es Blitzten Die Sterne

Tracks:

Serse: Frondi Tenere, E Belle - Ombra Mai Fu
Serse: Piu Che Penso Alle Fiamme Del Core
Serse: Se Bramate D'Amar, Chi Vi Sdegna
Serse: Crude Furie Degl'orridi Abissi
Giulio Cesare: Svegliatevi Nel Core
Giulio Cesare: Son Nata A Lagrimar
Giulio Cesare: L'Angue Offeso Mai Riposa
Iphigenie en Tauride: Unis De La Plus Tendre Enfance
Iphigenie en Tauride: O Moment Trop Heureux! - Et Tu Pretends Encore Que Tu M'Aimes?
La Sonnambula: Prendi: L'Anel Ti Dono
Les Dragons de Villars: Ne Parle Pas, Rose, Je T'En Supplie
Das Nachtlager In Granada: Doche Nun Zu Dir - Trenne Nicht Das Band Der Liebe
Les pecheurs de perles: C'est Toi - Au Fond Du Temple Saint

Tracks:

Die schone Mullerin: Das Wandern
Die schone Mullerin: Wohin?
Die schone Mullerin: Halt!
Die schone Mullerin: Danksagung An Den Bach
Die schone Mullerin: Am Feierabend
Die schone Mullerin: Der Neugierige
Die schone Mullerin: Ungeduld
Die schone Mullerin: Morgengru
Die schone Mullerin: Des M Blumen
Die schone Mullerin: Trnregen
Die schone Mullerin: Mein!
Die schone Mullerin: Pause
Die schone Mullerin: Mit Dem Grautenbande
Die schone Mullerin: Der Jr
Die schone Mullerin: Eifersucht Und Stolz
Die schone Mullerin: Die Liebe Farbe
Die schone Mullerin: Die BFarbe
Die schone Mullerin: Trockne Blumen
Die schone Mullerin: Der MUnd Der Bach
Die schone Mullerin: Des Baches Wiegenlied
Die schone Mullerin: Die Forelle D 550
Die schone Mullerin: Frsglaube D 686
Die schone Mullerin: Heidenrin D 257

Tracks:

Dighterliebe: Im Wundersch Monat Mai
Dighterliebe: Aus Meinen Trn Sprien
Dighterliebe: Die Rose, Die Lilie, Die Taube, Die Sonne
Dighterliebe: Wenn Ich In Deine Augen Seh'
Dighterliebe: Ich Will Meine Seele Tauchen
Dighterliebe: Im Rhein, Im Heiligen Strome
Dighterliebe: Ich Grolle Nicht
Dighterliebe: Und Ws Die Blumen
Dighterliebe: Das Ist Ein Fl Und Geigen
Dighterliebe: HIch Das Liedchen Klingen
Dighterliebe: Ein Jg Liebt Ein Mhen
Dighterliebe: Am Leuchtenden Sommermorgen
Dighterliebe: Ich Hab' Im Traum Geweinet
Dighterliebe: Allntlich Im Traume Seh' Ich Dich
Dighterliebe: Aus Alten Mhen Winkt es
Dighterliebe: Die Alten, B Lieder
4 Lieder: Zliche Liebe
4 Lieder: Adelaide
4 Lieder: Resignation
4 Lieder: Der Ku
9 Lieder: An Silvia
9 Lieder: Lied Eines Schiffers An Die Dioskuren
9 Lieder: Liebhaber In Allen Gestalten
9 Lieder: Der Einsame
9 Lieder: Im Abendrot
9 Lieder: Stchen
9 Lieder: An Die Laute
9 Lieder: Der Musensohn
9 Lieder: An Die Musik

Tracks:

Spanish Fantasy: Granada
O Sole Mio
Morning Song: Mattinata
Neapolitanishes: Funiculi - Funicula
Song And Slow Waltz: Vergiss Mein Nicht
Ob BLond, Ob Braun, Ich Liebe Alle Frau'n
Heute Nacht Oder Nie
Ein Lied Geht Um Die Welt
Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein
Ich Kenn' Ein Kleines Wegerl Im Helenental
Draussen In Sievering
Ich Weiss Auf Der Wieden Ein Kleines Hotel
Ich Muss Wieder Einmal In Grinzing Sein
Im Prater Bluh'n wieder Die Baume
Ich Hab' Die Schonen Maderln Net Erfunden
Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schon

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One of the greatest tenors ever.......2005-03-15

When Fritz Wunderlich died (tragically, in an accident) at the
age of 36, some of Opera's greatest experts and critics were
devastated and called his death a "heavy blow to music."

How true. Wunderlich never had the chance to get international
exposure at the level modern tenors do. He lived in the "wrong era", before media hype, and he died youg - much too young.

Yet even today, Wunderlich experiences a remarkable renaissance.
The world has (re-)discovered this gorgeous voice. Monaco and
Corelli had more power (though not much more), Bjoerling's and
Pavarotti's and Joseph Schmidt's timbres were more ringing (though not much more), Di Stefano and Carreras sang more sweetly (though not much more), and Bergonzi's and Tucker's belcanti were fabulous.

But hardly any of those had all thoe qualities combined like Fritz Wunderlich. Listen to his breathtaking musicality when he sang Mozart, his effortless height, his clear diction (probably unparalleled by any opera singer ever), his phrasing, his passion when he sang Verdi or Puccini.

And his height ... has there ever been a tenor who could reach,
seemingly without effort, the high D (no printing mistake...)
the way he did in "Granada" ?

And not just that he hit the high notes. It's how he hit them:
with expression, intelligence and, wherever required (mainly in
song and operetta), with wit and charm.

His Lieder are exemplary, his Italian songs probably more impressive than most Italian tenors'.

If one imagines that Wunderlich was just at the beginning of his career, one shudders at how great he would have become. I think he would have been mentioned in one breath with Caruso and Gigli.

What a huge loss to music, indeed.

One Of The Finest Male Singers We Will Ever Know.......2000-10-29

I don't claim to know a great deal about opera and my knowledge of great classical music singers -- German or otherwise -- is limited to the usual list of suspects and divas. But as far as I'm concerned, Fritz Wunderlich possessed one of the greatest God-given voices you will ever hear in ANY type of Western music. If you ever wondered why so many music critics still lament this man's tragic death before he could become a household name, I would advise you to purchase this collection. Good Lord, what a voice! Believe me, once you hear ol' Fritz belt out a few tunes, you won't be thinking of any other male singer in any other type of music (whether it's Pavrotti, Domingo, Melchior, Vickers, Fischer-Dieskau, Sinatra, Nat "King" Cole, Billy Eckstine, Elvis, George Jones, Sam Cooke or even Bob Dylan) for some time. Herr Wunderlich was simply in a class by himself, and you are also strongly urged to get his EMI recording with Christa Ludwig and Otto Klemperer of Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde. Be warned, though, on that one. Not only will he shatter your heart with his singing of Mahler's sad lyrics, but he's liable to cause you lockjaw with his unique, incomparable phrasing.

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Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium Arien & Chöre

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music

Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
ASIN: B000000SGE
Release Date: 1992-08-04

Tracks:

ARIEN & CHORE: Jauchzet, Frohlocket
ARIEN & CHORE: Bereite Dich, Zion
ARIEN & CHORE: Wie Soll Ich Dich Empfangen
ARIEN & CHORE: Grober Herr, O Starker Konig
ARIEN & CHORE: Sinfonia
ARIEN & CHORE: Brich An, O Schones Morgenlicht
ARIEN & CHORE: Frohe Hirten, Eilt
ARIEN & CHORE: Schaut Hin, Dort Liegt
ARIEN & CHORE: Schlafe, Mein Liebster
ARIEN & CHORE: Herrscher Des Himmels
ARIEN & CHORE: Herr, Dein Mitleid
ARIEN & CHORE: Flobt Mein Heiland
ARIEN & CHORE: Ich Will Nur Dir Zu Ehren Ieben
ARIEN & CHORE: Dein Glanz All' Finsternis Verzehrt
ARIEN & CHORE: Erleuchtet Auch Meine Finstre Sinnen
ARIEN & CHORE: Ich Steh' An Deiner Krippen Hier
ARIEN & CHORE: Nun Mogt Ihr Stolzen Feinde
ARIEN & CHORE: Nun Seid Ihr Wohl Gerochen

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Four Famous Sopranos of the Past

Manufacturer: Preiser Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Czech | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

La Traviata: Ah! Fors' E Lui...Sempre Libera - Gitta Alpar
Dinorah: Du Leichter Schatten Bleib' Mir Zur Seite - Gitta Alpar
Lakme: Saht Ihr Des Paria Tochter - Gitta Alpar
Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Belle Nuit, O Nuit D'Amour - Jarmilla Novotna
Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Elle A Fui, La Tourterelle - Jarmilla Novotna
Hubicka: Ukolebavka - Cradle Song - Jarmilla Novotna
Songs My Mother Taught Me - Jarmilla Novotna
Humoreske - Jarmilla Novotna
Poem - Jarmilla Novotna
La Boheme: Man Nennt Mich Jetzt Nur Mimi - Maria Cebotari
Bajazzo: Wie Die Voglein Schweben - Maria Cebotari
Die Nachtigall - Maria Cebotari
O Schones Madchen - Maria Cebotari
Il Bacio - Maria Cebotari
La Boheme: Will Ich Allein Des Abends In Paris - Esther Rethy
Gianni Schicchi: Vaterchen, Teures, Hore - Esther Rethy
Schon Ist Die Welt: Bin Verliebt - Esther Rethy
Der Zarewitsch: Einer Wird Kommen - Esther Rethy
Zigeunerliebe: Hor' Ich Cymbalklange - Esther Rethy
Wien, Du Bist Das Herz Der Welt - Esther Rethy

Prima Voce: Schöne and Tauber in Operetta

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Prima Voce: Schöne and Tauber in Operetta

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Paganini: Schones Italien Erst Gedenk' ich Dein - Richard Tauber
Paganini: Gern Hab' Ich Die Frau'n Gekusst - Richard Tauber
Die Schone Galathea: Trinklied - Lotte Schone
Die Schone Galathea: Was Sagst Du? Ich Lausche - Lotte Schone
Das Dreimaderlhaus: Zu Jeder Zeit - Richard Tauber
Das Dreimaderlhaus: Nicht Klagen - Richard Tauber
Die Fledermaus: Spiel Ich Die Unschuld Vom Lande - Lotte Schone
Der Lustige Krieg: Was Ist An Einem Kuss Gelegen? - Lotte Schone
Indigo Und Die Vierzig Rauber: Bacchanale - Lotte Schone
Cagliostro in Wein: Zigeunerkind, Wie Glanzt Dein Haar - Lotte Schone
Grafin Mariza: Gruss' Mir Mein Wien - Richard Tauber
Der Arme Jonathan: Ach, Wir Armen Primadonnen! - Lotte Schone
Der Vogelhandler: Ich Bin Die Christel Von Der Post - Lotte Schone
Der Obersteiger: Ja Dort In Den Bergen - Lotte Schone
Der Trompeter Von Sakkingen: Behut' Dich Gott, Es War' Zu Shon Gewesen - Richard Tauber
Zigeunerliebe (Mariska): Hor Ich Cymbalklange (Lied Und Czardas) - Richard Tauber
Das Land Des Lachelns: Von Apfelbluten Einen Kranz - Richard Tauber
Die Lustige Witwe: Lippen Schweigen (Ballsirenen-Walzer) - Richard Tauber
Die Zirkusprinzessin: Wenn Man Das Leben Durchs Champagnerglas - Richard Tauber
Geschichten Aus Dem Wienerwald - Richard Tauber

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Josef Strauss Edition, Vol. 25

Manufacturer: Marco Polo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
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Josef Strauss Edition, Vol. 24
Josef Strauss Edition, Vol. 21
Josef Strauss Edition, Vol. 26
Josef Strauss Edition, Vol. 23
Josef Strauss Edition, Vol. 22

ASIN: B00006RHPH
Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

Die Windbraut, Polka Schnell, Op.221
Die Tanzinterpellanten, Walzer, Op.120
Margherita, Polka Francaise, Op.244
Pauline, Polka Mazur, Op.190
Soll Und Haben, Walzer, Op.68
Faust-Quadrille, Op.112
Hesperus Balltanze, Walzer, Op.116
Mein Schones Wein, Albumblatt
Heilmethoden, Walzer, Op.189
Euterpe, Polka Mazur, Op.82
Die Soubrette, Polka Schnell, Op.109

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A Must-Have for Tauber and Operetta Fans

Operetta Arias

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
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Viennese Operetta Gems

ASIN: B000260QO2
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

Sei Mir Gegrusst, Du Holdes Venezia
Treu Sein, Das Liegt Mir Nicht
Entreelied Des Barinkay - Als Flotter Geist
Mein Lieber Schatz
Gruss Mir Mein Wien
Hab' Ein Blaues Himmelbet
Was Ich Denke, Was Ich Fuhle
Einmal Mocht Ich Was Narrisches Tun
Schones Italien
Gern Hab' Ich Die Frau'n Gekusst
Niemand Liebt Dich So Wie Ich
Ballsirenenwalzer - Lippen Schweigen
Vilja-Lied
Es Liegt In Blauen Fernen
Wer Nennt Nicht Die Liebe Sein Einziges Gluck
Wenn Zwei Sich Lieben
Im Chambre Separee
O Rose Marie, Ich Liebe Dich
Uber Die Prarie
Dieser Anstand So Manierlich
Herr Chevalier (Finale: Act 2 Part I)
Genug Damit, Genug (Finale: Act 2 Part 2)

Customer Reviews:

A Must-Have for Tauber and Operetta Fans.......2004-08-21

I can still remember the first time I heard Richard Tauber's recorded voice. It was, of course, his extraordinarily best-selling signature piece, Lehár's 'Dein is mein ganzes Herz.' I was about ten years old when I heard it and it took my breath away. I became an instant fan, like many others over the decades who have been enthralled by this most Viennese of tenors. This CD, one of a series that has been impeccably transferred and presented by Naxos, consists of operetta arias, duets and ensembles recorded between 1924 and 1932 and featuring Tauber, and begins with three by J. Strauss and two by Kálmán. Then follow eleven of them by that Hungarian operetta-master, Franz Lehár, although it does not include the aforementioned 'Dein is mein ganzes Herz,' from 'The Land of Smiles.' Included are three duets from 'Paganini' ('Was ich denke, was ich fühle,' 'Einmal möcht ich was Närrische tun,' and the delicious 'Niemand liebt dich so wie ich') with soprano Carlotta Vanconti, his wife of the moment; they still manage to sound in love even though they only stayed married a year. Tauber then moves on to the two tenor arias from 'Paganini,' including 'Gern hab' ich die Frau'n geküsst,' which in its day was almost as famous as 'Ganzes Herz.' All these mentioned were recorded in the acoustic era. We then move on to early electric recordings, including the two famous arias from 'The Merry Widow' ('Lippen schweigen' and 'Vilja,' the latter ending with a ravishing pianissimo high B), done as only Tauber can do them, with ardent emotion, caressing tone and impeccable musicality. Lehár is closed out with arias from 'Zigeunerliebe' and 'Der Rastelbinder.'

Then comes one of my very favorite operetta arias: Heuberger's wittily suggestive 'Im chambre separée,' from his 'Opernball.' This performance is, unfortunately, not to my taste, largely because the zither player isn't very good and his instrument is only approximately in tune. Tauber is magnificent, but that twanging zither ruins it for me. (I much prefer Beverly Sills' much later recording that eliminates the zither entirely.) This is followed by two arias from Friml's 'Rose Marie' sung in German: 'O Rose Marie, I love you,' and 'Indian Love Call' (titled, in German, 'Über die Prärie'!). Both are beautifully done, but slightly jarring for those of us who keep expecting the oft-parodied 'ooo--oo-oo-oo--oo-oo-oo' which becomes a string of German words. One must, however, add that Tauber's patented crooning mezza voce is simply spine-tingling here.

The CD finishes out with three ensemble sections from Johann Strauss's 'Die Fledermaus' recorded in 1928, the first ('Dieser Anstand') with the light-soprano Vera Schwarz as Adele, and then the Act II finale, 'Herr Chevalier' and 'Genug damit,' with soprano Lotte Lehmann (Rosalinde) and mezzo Karin Branzell (Prince Orlofsky), and others accompanied by the Berlin State Opera Orchestra. These joyful final selections are like a frothy dessert after a rich and scrumptious meal.

In summary, this CD contains repertoire that made Tauber's name and fame. He owned these roles, these arias and ensembles, and here he is caught in his absolute prime. You owe it to yourself to have these performances if you're the least bit interested in this repertoire. Further, Ward Marston has given us sound from these ancient recordings that is as good as it gets for recordings of that era. Superb!

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Scott Morrison