Description

Ruggiero Leoncavallo: Der Bajazzo / ETERNA LP Stereo

8 25 719

Product Features

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: ETERNA – 8 25 719
Series: Grosse Oper
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
Released: Not specified
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

Immerse yourself in the tragic tale of "Der Bajazzo" (Pagliacci) by Ruggiero Leoncavallo with this exceptional LP recording. Featuring renowned vocalists Rudolf Schock, Melitta Muszely, Josef Metternich, Marcel Cordes, and Manfred Schmidt, accompanied by the Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin and Staatskapelle Berlin under the baton of Horst Stein. This album captures the passionate drama and emotional intensity of the opera, depicting the lives of traveling performers torn apart by jealousy and betrayal.

Interesting Facts

"Der Bajazzo" premiered in 1892 and quickly became a staple of the verismo operatic tradition.
Recorded in stereo, showcasing the Staatskapelle Berlin's dynamic orchestration and the vocal talents of the ensemble.
Rudolf Schock's portrayal of Canio and Melitta Muszely's role as Nedda are celebrated for their expressive depth and vocal agility.

Track Listing

A1. Schaut her, ich bin's (Prolog)
A2. Die Musikanten! / Nun kommt zum Haus de Herrn (Chorszene und Glockenchor)
A3. Wie flammte auf sein Auge / Wie die Vöglein schweben (Rezitativ und Vogellied der Nedda)
A4. Nedda! - Silvio - zu dieser Stunde? (Duett Nedda, Silvio)
B1. Schleich leise, Canio / Jetzt spielen, wo mich der Wahnsinn umkrallet / Hüll dich in Tand nur und schminke dein Anlitz
B2. O Columbine, hör den treuen Harlekin / Das wohlbekannte sichere Zeichen / Harlekin! - Columbine! / He holla! Bajazzo! Er naht! / Jenen Namen muss ich wissen jetzt (Die Komödie der Columbine)