Description
Albert Lortzing: Der Wildschütz / ETERNA LP Stereo 1974
8 25 688
Product Features
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Label: ETERNA – 8 25 688
- Series: Heitere Oper
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1974
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
Experience the charm and wit of Albert Lortzing's comic opera "Der Wildschütz" with this classic LP recording. Featuring a stellar cast including Ruth-Margret Pütz, Rosemarie Rönisch, Gisela Schröter, Peter Schreier, Tom Krause, and the Leipzig Radio Choir and Gewandhaus Orchestra conducted by Paul Schmitz, this album captures the essence of Lortzing's delightful narrative and musical brilliance.
Interesting Facts
- Albert Lortzing was renowned for blending comedy with music, making "Der Wildschütz" a beloved example of German operatic tradition.
- The LP was recorded in 1974 in stereo, showcasing the technical expertise of ETERNA and the acoustics of the Gewandhaus Orchestra.
- Ruth-Margret Pütz, known for her agile alto voice, brings depth to the character of Baronin Freimann.
Track Listing
- A1. So Munter Und Fröhlich Wie Heute / A-B-C-D, Der Junggesellenstand Tut Weh! (Chorus of Country Folk, Baculus, Gretchen, A Guest / Baculus' Song with Gretchen, Chorus)
- A2. Auf Des Lebens Raschen Wogen (Aria of the Baroness)
- A3. Was Meint Ihr, Lieber Freund (Quartet Baroness, Gretchen, Baculus, Nanette)
- A4. Bin Ein Schlichtes Kind Vom Lande (Aria of the Baroness and Scene Baroness, Baron, Gretchen, Count, Baculus)
- A5. Ich Höre, Daß Hier Oben Sich Ein Streit Erhoben (Scene Baron, Count, Countess, Baroness, Baculus)
- A6. Ich Habe Num'ro Eins (Billiard Scene Baron, Count, Baroness, Baculus)
- B1. Welch Unruhvolles Treiben? (Billiard Scene - Quintet Baron, Count, Baroness, Baculus, Countess)
- B2. Fünftausend Taler! (Aria of Baculus)
- B3. Wie Freundlich Strahlt Die Holde Morgensonne / Heiterkeit Und Fröhlichkeit (Recitative and Aria of the Count)
- B4. Komm, Liebes Gretchen (Trio Baron, Gretchen, Baculus)
- B5. Was Sah Ich? Alle Teufel! (Finale Countess, Count, Baroness, Baron)
- B6. So Hat Mich Nicht Getäuscht (Baculus, Chorus, Count, Baroness, Gretchen, Countess, Baron)
Key Credits
- Conductor: Paul Schmitz
- Composer: Albert Lortzing
- Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
- Choir: Leipziger Rundfunkchor
- Design: Grafikarbeitskreis, Wengler
- Engineer: Claus Strüben
- Liner Notes: Winfried Höntsch
- Producer: Heinz Wegner
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