Operetta Jewels / Philips LP

S 06047 R

Product Details:

• Catalogue Number: S 06047 R
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Label: Philips
• Series: Favourites Series
• Genres: Operetta, Classical, European Opera
• Year of Release: 1960s
• Country: Netherlands

Overview:

Operetta Jewels presents a stellar selection of famous operetta arias, featuring exquisite performances by Walter Anton Dotzer (tenor) and Ilona Steingruber (soprano) with the renowned Wiener Symphoniker conducted by Heinz Sandauer. This collection highlights timeless gems from some of the most beloved operettas, including works by Kalman, Lehar, Johann Strauss Jr., and Künnecke.

With evocative melodies and passionate vocal performances, this compilation includes famous pieces from operettas such as Die Zirkusprinzessin, Der Graf von Luxemburg, Friederike, Die Fledermaus, and Paganini. These operetta jewels showcase an array of emotions, from the playful charm of "Mädel klein, Mädel fein" to the heart-wrenching "Nieman liebt dich so wie ich!" With lush orchestral arrangements, the album delivers a delightful journey into the world of Viennese operetta.

Track Listing:

1. From "Die Zirkusprinzessin": Zwei Märchenaugen (Kalman)
2. From "Der Graf von Luxemburg": Mädel klein, Mädel fein (Lehar)
3. From "Friederike": Sah ein Knab ein Röslein steh'n (Lehar)
4. From "Die Fledermaus": Glücklich ist, wer vergisst! (Joh. Strauss Jr.)
5. From "Paganini": Niemand liebt dich so wie ich! (Lehar)
6. From "Vetter aus Dingsda": Ich bin nur ein armer Wandergesell (Künnecke)

Key Credits:

• Conductor: Heinz Sandauer
• Orchestra: Wiener Symphoniker
• Tenor: Walter Anton Dotzer
• Soprano: Ilona Steingruber

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