Giuseppe Verdi – Othello: Höhepunkte der Oper in deutscher Sprache / LP Vinyl

10 21360-9

Product Details:

• Catalog Number: 10 21360-9
• Format: Vinyl, LP
• Language: German
• Country: Germany
• Released: Post-1943 (Recording Date: 1943)
• Genre: Opera, Classical

Overview

This historic 1943 recording of Giuseppe Verdi's Othello features highlights from the opera, performed in German with a translation by Gustav Brecher. Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, the album showcases powerful interpretations by Helge Rosvaenge as Othello, Maria Reining as Desdemona, and Hans Reinmar as Jago. The recording preserves the artistry of Berlin’s Staatsoper Choir and Orchestra during a pivotal era in classical performance history.

Track Listing

Side 1

1. Gott der Blitze... Freut euch alle (Dio, fulgor della bufera... Esultate) – 6:05
   Storm Scene (Chorus) and Othello’s Entrance
2. Nun in der nächt'gen Stille (Già nella notte densa) – 10:22
   Love Duet: Othello/Desdemona, Act 1 Finale
3. Ich glaube an einen Gott (Credo in un Dio crudel) – 5:07
   Jago's Credo, Act 2

Side 2

1. Sie ist schuldig. Desdemona... Bei des Himmels eh'rnem Dache (Desdemona rea... Sì, per ciel marmoreo giuro) – 13:45
   Scene and Oath Duet: Othello/Jago, Act 2
2. Ist er besänftigt... Sie saß mit Leide (Era più calmo... Piungete cantando nell'erma landa) – 9:10
   Scene: Desdemona/Emilia, Willow Song, Act 4
3. Jeder Knabe kann mein Schwert mir entreißen (Niun mi tema si anco armato mi vede) – 4:32
   Othello’s Death, Act 4

Key Performers

• Othello: Helge Rosvaenge, Tenor
• Desdemona: Maria Reining, Soprano
• Jago: Hans Reinmar, Baritone
• Emilia: Elisabeth Waldenau, Alto
• Cassio & Rodrigo: Gustav Rodin, Tenor
• Montano: Otto Hüsch, Bass
• Chorus & Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Choir and Orchestra
• Conductor: Karl Elmendorff

Recording Details

• Date: 1943
• Venue: Berlin State Opera

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