Description

Die Verkaufte Braut - von Bedřich Smetana / ETERNA 3x LP, Stereo 1985

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Product Features

3 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Label: ETERNA
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
Released: 1985
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

This 3-LP box set presents a stunning performance of Bedřich Smetana's opera "The Bartered Bride," conducted by Otmar Suitner. The album features a talented cast of vocalists, including Annelies Burmeister, Ruth Lange, Günther Leib, Wilfried Schaal, and others.

Interesting Facts

"The Bartered Bride" is a Czech opera, first performed in 1866.
Bedřich Smetana was a Czech composer known for his contributions to the development of Czech classical music.
Otmar Suitner was a German conductor known for his interpretations of opera and classical music.
The Staatskapelle Dresden was a renowned ensemble in the classical music scene.

Track Listing

Side A

Akt, Ouvertüre
Akt, Szene 1-2
Akt, Szene 3-5

Side B

Akt, Szene 3-5
Akt, Szene 1-3
Akt, Szene 4-6

Side C

Akt, Szenen 1-4
Akt, Szenen 5-8

Key Credits

Composer: Bedřich Smetana
Conductor: Otmar Suitner
Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden
Choir: Chor der Staatsoper Dresden
Chorus Master: Gerhart Wüstner
Vocalists: Annelies Burmeister, Ruth Lange, Günther Leib, Wilfried Schaal, Anny Schlemm, Eleonore Elstermann, Harald Neukirch, Johannes Kemter, Rolf Apreck
Liner Notes: Eberhard Rudolph
Musical Assistance: Ernst Hintze, Hans-Dieter Pflüger
Recording Supervisor: Dieter-Gerhardt Worm