Description
C. M. Weber: Oberon = К. М. Вебер: Оберон (Романтическая опера в трёх действиях) - Биргит Нильссон, Юлия Хамари, Пласидо Доминго, Герман Прей, Доналд Гроуб / Мелодия 2x LP, Stereo
33 С 10 09441-4
Product Details
- Label: Мелодия – 33 С 10 09441-4
- Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: USSR
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
This exquisite recording of Carl Maria von Weber's Oberon brings together a stellar cast, including the legendary Birgit Nilsson and Plácido Domingo, under the masterful baton of Rafael Kubelik. Performed by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the opera captures the essence of Romanticism through Weber's lush orchestrations and expressive melodies.
The plot of Oberon intertwines themes of love, magic, and adventure, with standout performances from Julia Hamari as Fatima and Hermann Prey as Scherasmin. The overture alone is a masterpiece, setting the stage for the enchanting journey that unfolds over three acts. This 2-LP set offers a definitive interpretation of Weber’s rarely performed yet captivating opera.
Track Listing
Side A
- Overture
- Act 1 - Scene 1
- Act 1 - Scene 2
- Act 1 - Scene 3
- Act 1 - Scene 4
Side B
- Act 1 - Scene 5
- Act 1 - Scene 6
- Act 2 - Scene 7
- Act 2 - Scene 8
- Act 2 - Scene 9
Side C
- Act 2 - Scene 10
- Act 2 - Scene 11
- Act 2 - Scene 12
- Act 2 - Scene 13
- Act 2 - Scene 14
- Act 2 - Scene 15
Side D
- Act 3 - Scene 16
- Act 3 - Scene 17
- Act 3 - Scene 18
- Act 3 - Scene 19
- Act 3 - Scene 20
- Act 3 - Scene 21
Key Credits
- Composer: Carl Maria von Weber
- Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
- Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Choir: Bavarian Radio Chorus
- Chorus Master: Franz Gerstacker
- Soprano Vocals: Birgit Nilsson, Arleen Augér
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Julia Hamari, Marga Schiml
- Tenor Vocals: Plácido Domingo, Donald Grobe
- Baritone Vocals: Hermann Prey
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