Description
Pique Dame – The Queen of Spades (Complete Opera Recording) - 2-CD Set
Product Information
- Catalog Number: PO-1049
- UPC: 8717202250493
- Product Type: 2-CD Set – Digital Audio Recording
- Title: Pique Dame – The Queen of Spades
- Composer: Piotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
- Opera Details:
- Opera in three acts after Pushkin
- Libretto by Modest Tchaikovsky
- Sung in Russian
- Performers: Ensemble: Das Bayerische Staatsorchester and Der Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper
- Herman: Wladimir Atlantow
- Lisa: Julia Varady
- Countess Anna Fedotovna: Elena Obraztsowa
- Additional cast includes Alexander Woroschilo, Ludmilla Schemtschuk, Bodo Brinkmann, Yoshihisa Yamaji, Karl Helm, Ulrich Reß, Alfred Kuhn, Friedrich Lenz, Gudrun Wewezow, Carmen Anhorn, among others.
- Conductor: Algis Shuraitis
- Recording Details:
- Venue: München, Nationaltheater
- Date: December 2, 1984
- Bonus Track:Manufacturing: Made in the Czech Republic, issued under license from MITRIDATE
- Carl Maria von Weber – Der Freischütz
- Performed by Julia Varady
- Release Year: 2006
Overview
"Pique Dame – The Queen of Spades" is a historic complete opera recording that brings to life Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged work, based on Pushkin’s dramatic tale. This 2-CD set features a distinguished cast led by Wladimir Atlantow, Julia Varady, and Elena Obraztsowa, with the impeccable accompaniment of Das Bayerische Staatsorchester and Der Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper under the baton of Algis Shuraitis. Recorded live at the München Nationaltheater on December 2, 1984, this edition captures the intensity and lyrical beauty of the opera as it was originally conceived. As an added bonus, enjoy a special performance of Weber’s Der Freischütz, sung by Julia Varady.
Product Features
- Complete Opera Experience:
Presents all three acts of Pique Dame with the full dramatic narrative and rich musical textures. - Historic Live Recording:
Captured in 1984 at the prestigious München Nationaltheater, offering an authentic operatic experience. - High-Quality Digital Audio:
Remastered to deliver clear, dynamic sound that faithfully reproduces every nuance of the performance. - Bonus Content:
Includes an exclusive bonus track – Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz performed by Julia Varady. - Collector’s Edition:
A must-have for opera enthusiasts and collectors, showcasing a landmark performance in Russian opera.
Interesting Facts
Historical and Artistic Insights
- Operatic Legacy:
Pique Dame is one of Tchaikovsky’s most compelling operas, blending passionate drama with exquisite musicality, based on the literary genius of Pushkin. - Star-Studded Cast:
The recording features legendary voices such as Wladimir Atlantow, Julia Varady, and Elena Obraztsowa, whose interpretations have become benchmarks in Russian opera. - Prestigious Venue:
The live recording from München Nationaltheater captures the vibrant atmosphere and acoustics of one of Europe’s leading opera houses. - Bonus Gem:
The inclusion of Weber’s Der Freischütz as a bonus track offers an exciting glimpse into another cornerstone of operatic repertoire, performed with exceptional artistry by Julia Varady.
Track Listing
CD 1 – Act 1
- Act 1: Complete performance (Total time as per booklet)
CD 2 – Acts 2 & 3
- Act 2 and Act 3: Complete performance (Total time as per booklet)
Bonus Track
- Carl Maria von Weber – Der Freischütz
Performed by Julia Varady
(For detailed track timings and additional role information, please refer to the enclosed booklet.)
Publishers
Distributed by PONTO.
Issued under license from MITRIDATE.
Made in the Czech Republic.
For further details, please see the enclosed booklet.
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