Description

Albert Lortzing: Zar Und Zimmermann (Grosser Querschnitt) / Columbia LP

SME 80 862

Product Features

Label: Columbia – SME 80 862
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: Germany
Released: Not specified
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

This vinyl compilation features a selection of tracks from Albert Lortzing's opera "Zar Und Zimmermann." Performed by a renowned cast, including Annelies Burmeister, Erika Köth, Gottlob Frick, Nicolai Gedda, Hermann Prey, Peter Schreier, Fred Teschler, and Siegfried Vogel, this album showcases the beauty and drama of Lortzing's work.

Interesting Facts

Albert Lortzing: A German composer, Lortzing is known for his operas that often blended comedy and drama. "Zar Und Zimmermann" is one of his most celebrated works.
Der Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks: The choir of the Leipzig Radio Orchestra, this ensemble has been a prominent part of German musical life for decades.
Die Staatskapelle Dresden: One of the oldest and most respected orchestras in Europe, the Dresden State Orchestra has a long history of performing classical music.

Track Listing

A1. O Sancta Justitia - Arie Des Van Bett (1. Akt)

Bass Vocals: Gottlob Frick A2. Laßt Ruhen Die Arbeit - Chor Und Ensemble (1. Akt)
Baritone Vocals: Hermann Prey
Bass Vocals: Gottlob Frick
Choir: Der Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks
Tenor Vocals: Peter Schreier A3. Die Macht Des Zepters - Arie Des Zaren (1. Akt)
Baritone Vocals: Hermann Prey A4. Das Fest Beginnt - Finale (1. Akt)
Baritone Vocals: Hermann Prey
Choir: Der Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks
Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Annelies Burmeister
Soprano Vocals: Erika Köth
Tenor Vocals: Nicolai Gedda, Peter Schreier B1. Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch Mädchen - Lied Des Marquis Mit Chor (2. Akt)
Choir: Der Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks*
Tenor Vocals: Nicolai Gedda B2. Zum Werk, Das Wir Beginnen - Sextett (2. Akt)
Baritone Vocals: Hermann Prey
Bass Vocals: Fred Teschler, Gottlob Frick, Siegfried Vogel
Tenor Vocals: Nicolai Gedda, Peter Schreier B3. Lieblich Röten Sich Die Wangen - Brautlied Der Marie Mit Chor (2. Akt)
Choir: Der Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks*
Soprano Vocals: Erika Köth B4. Den Hohen Herrscher Würdig Zu Empfangen - Arie Des Van Bett Mit Chor (3. Akt)
Bass Vocals: Gottlob Frick
Choir: Der Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks B5. Sonst Spielt Ich Mit Zepter - Lied Des Zaren (3. Akt)
Baritone Vocals: Hermann Prey B6. Holzschuhtanz (3. Akt)

Key Credits

Baritone Vocals [Peter I., Zar Von Rußland, Unter Dem Namen Peter Michaelow Als Zimmergeselle]: Hermann Prey
Bass Vocals [Admiral Lefort, Russicher Gesandter]: Fred Teschler
Bass Vocals [Lord Syndham, Englischer Gesandter]: Siegfried Vogel
Bass Vocals [Van Bett, Bürgermeister Von Saardam]: Gottlob Frick
Choir: Der Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks
Chorus Master: Armin Oeser
Composed By: Albert Lortzing
Conductor: Robert Heger
Liner Notes: Gisela Schunk
Liner Notes [Translation By]: Elizabeth Haigh
Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Witwe Browe, Zimmermeisterin]: Annelies Burmeister
Orchestra: Die Staatskapelle Dresden
Photography By: Electrola, F. Neuß
Soprano Vocals [Marie, Seine Nichte]: Erika Köth
Tenor Vocals [Marquis Von Chateaneuf, Französischer Gesandter]: Nicolai Gedda
Tenor Vocals [Peter Iwanow, Ein Junger Russe, Zimmergeselle]: Peter Schreier