Description
Richard Strauss: Die Frau Ohne Schatten (Szenen) - Leonie Rysanek, Christl Goltz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Dirigent: Karl Böhm / Oper Der Welt / Decca LP
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Product Features
- Artists: Leonie Rysanek, Christl Goltz, Paul Schöffler, Kurt Böhme, Elisabeth Höngen, Hans Hopf, Chor Der Wiener Staatsoper
- Conductor: Karl Böhm
- Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
- Album Title: Die Frau Ohne Schatten (Szenen)
- Record Label: Decca
- Series: Oper Der Welt
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Country: Germany
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera, Romantic
Overview
Experience the dramatic intensity of Richard Strauss's "Die Frau Ohne Schatten" with this LP featuring scenes from the opera. This Decca release from the "Oper Der Welt" series showcases the stellar performances of Leonie Rysanek, Christl Goltz, and Paul Schöffler, conducted by Karl Böhm with the Wiener Philharmoniker. The album captures the essence of this romantic opera with scenes that bring to life the mystical and emotional narrative composed by Richard Strauss, based on Hugo von Hofmannsthal's libretto.
Interesting Facts
- Historic Recording: This LP features some of the most renowned opera voices of the mid-20th century, including the legendary soprano Leonie Rysanek and the dramatic soprano Christl Goltz.
- Conductor: Karl Böhm, one of the greatest Strauss interpreters, brings his unparalleled expertise to this recording, creating a vivid and powerful interpretation of the opera.
- Orchestra: The Wiener Philharmoniker, one of the world's leading orchestras, provides the perfect accompaniment, delivering Strauss's lush and complex score with precision and emotion.
Track Listing
Side A:
- Akt: Licht Überm See - Ein Fließender Glanz
- Akt: Amme! Wachst Du?
- Akt: Ist Mein Liebster Dahin...
- Akt: Trag Ich Die Ware Selber Zu Markte
Side B:
- Akt: Barak, Mein Mann...
- Akt: Mir Anvertraut, Daß Ich Sie Hege
- Akt: Wenn Das Herz Aus Kristall
- Finale: Trifft Mich Sein Lieben Nicht
- Finale: Nun Will Ich Jubeln...
Key Credits
- Baritone Vocals [Barak, Der Färber]: Paul Schöffler (A2, B1.b, B2.b, B2.c)
- Bass Vocals [Der Geisterbote]: Kurt Böhme (A1.a)
- Chorus: Chor Der Wiener Staatsoper (B2)
- Composed By: Richard Strauss
- Conductor [Dirigent]: Karl Böhm
- Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
- Soprano Vocals [Die Amme]: Elisabeth Höngen (A1.a, A1.b)
- Soprano Vocals [Die Färberin]: Christl Goltz (A2, B1.b, B2.b, B2.c)
- Soprano Vocals [Die Kaiserin]: Leonie Rysanek (A1.c, B2.a, B2.c)
- Tenor Vocals [Der Kaiser]: Hans Hopf (A1.b, B2.a, B2.c)
- Written-By [Dichtung Von]: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
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