Description
Lauritz Melchior – Der Wagner-Tenor Des Jahrhunderts / Dacapo 2x LP
C147-01 259/60
Product Details:
- Label: Dacapo – C147-01 259/60
- Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation
- Country: Germany
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview:
Lauritz Melchior – Der Wagner-Tenor Des Jahrhunderts is a double-LP compilation that showcases the monumental voice of Lauritz Melchior, one of the greatest Wagnerian tenors of the 20th century. Known for his powerful and expressive interpretations of Wagner's operatic works, Melchior's recordings on this set include some of the most iconic tenor roles from the operas of Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi, and others. With contributions from prestigious orchestras such as the Berlin State Opera Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by maestros like Leo Blech, Bruno Walter, and Sir John Barbirolli, this collection brings to life some of the most dramatic moments in opera.
Track Listing:
Side A:
- Ein Schwert verhieß mir der Vater (Die Walküre, Act 1) – Lauritz Melchior, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Leo Blech
- Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond - Du bist der Lenz - Siegmund heiß ich (Die Walküre, Act 1) – Lauritz Melchior, Lotte Lehmann, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Bruno Walter
- Nothung! Nothung! Neidliches Schwert - Schmiede, mein Hammer, ein hartes Schwert (Siegfried, Act 1) – Lauritz Melchior, Albert Reiss, London Symphony Orchestra, Albert Coates
Side B:
- Kenntest du mich, kühner Sproß (Siegfried, Act 3) – Rudolf Bockelmann, London Symphony Orchestra, Albert Coates
- Hast du, Gunther, ein Weib? (Götterdämmerung, Act 1) – Lauritz Melchior, Friedrich Schorr, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Leo Blech
- So singe Held - Mime hieß ein mürrischer Zwerg (Götterdämmerung, Act 3) – Lauritz Melchior, Otto Helgers, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Heger
- Allmächt’ger Vater, blick herab (Rienzi, Act 5) – Lauritz Melchior, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Side C:
- Inbrunst im Herzen (Tannhäuser, Act 3) – Lauritz Melchior, London Symphony Orchestra, Albert Coates
- Isolde! Tristan! Geliebter! - O sink' hernieder, Nacht der Liebe (Tristan und Isolde, Act 2) – Lauritz Melchior, Frida Leider, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Albert Coates
- Und drauf Isolde - Wie sie selig (Tristan und Isolde, Act 3) – Lauritz Melchior, London Symphony Orchestra, Robert Heger
Side D:
- Das süße Lied verhallt (Lohengrin, Act 3) – Lauritz Melchior, Emmy Bettendorf, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Frieder Weissmann
- Höchstes Vertrau’n (Lohengrin, Act 3) – Lauritz Melchior, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Leo Blech
- O Elsa! Nur ein Jahr an deiner Seite (Lohengrin, Act 3) – Lauritz Melchior, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Leo Blech
- Land so wunderbar (Die Afrikanerin, Act 4) – Lauritz Melchior, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
- Gott, warum hast du gehäuft dieses Elend (Othello, Act 3) – Lauritz Melchior, New Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
- Jeder Knabe kann mein Schwert mir entreißen (Othello, Act 4) – Lauritz Melchior, New Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
- Jetzt speilen - Hüll’ dich in Tand nur (Der Bajazzo, Act 1) – Lauritz Melchior, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Key Credits:
- Tenor Vocals: Lauritz Melchior (all tracks)
- Conductor: Leo Blech, Bruno Walter, Albert Coates, Sir John Barbirolli, Robert Heger, Frieder Weissmann
- Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, New Symphony Orchestra
BOX #103