Hermann Prey – Schaut Her, Ich Bin's / LP Vinyl

SHZE 361

Product Details

• Artist: Hermann Prey
• Guest Artists: Ursula Gust, Erika Köth, Christa Ludwig, Ursula Schirrmacher, Iwan Rebroff, Peter Schreier, Georg Völker
• Label: Electrola Gesellschaft M.B.H., Köln
• Catalogue Number: SHZE 361
• Format: Vinyl, Stereo Compatible
• Genre: Classical, Opera Highlights
• Country of Manufacture: Germany

Overview

Experience the charm and vocal mastery of Hermann Prey in Schaut Her, Ich Bin's, a compilation highlighting his celebrated television appearances. This album showcases Prey’s incredible range as he embodies iconic roles from operatic masterpieces, joined by an illustrious ensemble of guest artists and accompanied by renowned orchestras.

From the dramatic power of Verdi and Bizet to the wit and elegance of Mozart and Rossini, Hermann Prey delivers unforgettable performances, seamlessly transitioning between baritone roles that have defined operatic history. This release is a tribute to his artistry and a gift to classical music aficionados.

Track Listing

Side 1

1. Schaut Her, Ich Bin's – Prologue of Tonio from Der Bajazzo (Ruggiero Leoncavallo)
   Staatskapelle Dresden; Conductor: Giuseppe Patané

2. Euren Toast Kann Ich Wohl Erwiedern – Auf in den Kampf, Torero – Escamillo’s Torero Song from Carmen (Georges Bizet)
   With Ursula Schirrmacher, Ursula Gust, Christa Ludwig, Georg Völker, Iwan Rebroff, Berlin Male Choir; Berliner Symphoniker; Conductor: Horst Stein

3. Da Ich Nun Verlassen Soll – Valentin’s Prayer from Margarethe (Charles Gounod)
   Berliner Symphoniker; Conductor: Wilhelm Schüchter

4. Als Deine Liebe Du Mir Schenktest – Prince’s Aria from Pique Dame (Peter Tchaikovsky)
   Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Conductor: Meinhard von Zallinger

5. Ein Student Bin Ich – Don Carlos’ Ballad from Die Macht des Schicksals (Giuseppe Verdi)
   Chor der Staatsoper Dresden; Staatskapelle Dresden; Conductor: Giuseppe Patané

6. Ich Bin Das Faktotum Der Schönen Welt – Figaro’s Cavatina from Der Barbier von Sevilla (Gioacchino Rossini)
   Staatskapelle Berlin; Conductor: Otmar Suitner

Side 2

1. Strahlt Auf Mich Der Blitz Des Goldes – Figaro and Count Duet from Der Barbier von Sevilla (Gioacchino Rossini)
   With Peter Schreier (Count); Staatskapelle Berlin; Conductor: Otmar Suitner

2. Wie Freundlich Strahlt Die Holde Morgensonne – Recitative and Aria of Count von Eberbach from Der Wildschütz (Albert Lortzing)
   Orchestra of the Bayerische Staatsoper München; Conductor: Robert Heger

3. Der Prozess Schon Gewonnen – Ich Soll Ein Glück Entbehren – Count’s Recitative and Aria from Die Hochzeit des Figaro (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
   Staatskapelle Dresden; Conductor: Otmar Suitner

4. Nun Vergiß Leises Flehn (Non Più Andrai) – Figaro’s Aria from Die Hochzeit des Figaro (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
   Staatskapelle Dresden; Conductor: Otmar Suitner

5. Reich Mir Die Hand Mein Leben – Zerlina and Don Giovanni Duet from Don Giovanni (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
   With Erika Köth (Soprano); Berliner Symphoniker; Conductor: Hans Zanotelli

Key Credits

• Baritone Roles Performed by Hermann Prey:

  • Tonio (Der Bajazzo), Escamillo (Carmen), Valentin (Margarethe), Prince Jeletzky (Pique Dame), Don Carlos (Die Macht des Schicksals), Figaro (Der Barbier von Sevilla), Count von Eberbach (Der Wildschütz), and Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni).

• Featured Guest Performers:

  • Ursula Gust, Erika Köth, Christa Ludwig, Ursula Schirrmacher, Iwan Rebroff, Peter Schreier, Georg Völker

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