Description

Galakonzert Nicolai Gedda - Mozart, Britten, Donizetti, Wolf-Ferrari, F. v. Flotow, G. M. v. Weber, Bizet, Verdi, Gounod, Dvorak, Tschaikovskij, Mossenet, Gotovac, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninov / Munchen, 1968 / Golden Melodram 2x Audio CD 2002 / GM 4.0060

UPC 608974140601

Product Features

Artists: Nicolai Gedda (tenor)
Conductor: Kurt Eichhorn
Label: Golden Melodram – GM 4.0060
Format: 2 x Audio CD, Album
Release Year: 2002
Recording Year: Munich, 1968
Genre: Classical

Overview

This Gala Concert showcases the remarkable artistry of celebrated Swedish tenor Nicolai Gedda, recorded live in Munich, 1968. Spanning a vast repertoire from Mozart and Donizetti to Rimsky-Korsakov and Rachmaninov, this 2-CD album is a true testament to Gedda’s versatility and expressive range. Under the expert baton of Kurt Eichhorn, Gedda delivers stirring renditions of beloved arias and lesser-known masterpieces, delighting audiences with his vocal brilliance and emotional depth. Golden Melodram's 2002 release preserves the captivating live experience, making this a must-have for fans of operatic and classical vocal music.

Interesting Facts

Versatile Repertoire: Gedda performs arias from iconic operas like Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, Verdi's Rigoletto, and Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, demonstrating his talent across languages and styles.
Unique Selections: The concert includes lesser-heard pieces like Rimsky-Korsakov’s "Hindu Song" from Sadko and Gotovac’s Symphonischer Kolo, adding diversity and depth to the performance.
Renowned Conductor: Kurt Eichhorn, known for his command of the classical and operatic repertoire, enhances the concert's grandeur, expertly guiding the orchestra and complementing Gedda's vocal finesse.

Track Listing

CD 1

Mozart: "Titus Overture"
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte - "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön"
Britten: Soirée Musicale - SuiteWolf
- a) March
- b) Canzonetta
- c) Tirolese
- d) Tarantella
Ferrari: Die vier Grobiane - Intermezzo
Flotow: Martha - "Ach so fromm, ach so traut"
Weber: "Aufforderung zum Tanz"
Bizet: Les pêcheurs de perles - "Ah, cette voix..."
Verdi: Rigoletto - "La donna è mobile"