Description

Strauss II: Der Zigeunerbaron - Varady, Schwarz, Fischer-Dieskau, Protschka, Berry / EMI Classics 2x Audio CD 2011 Stereo

UPC 5099909653320

Product Features

Label: EMI Classics
Format: 2 x CD, Stereo
Released: 2011
Genre: Classical
Country: Europe
Series: Cologne Collection

Overview

Johann Strauss II's Der Zigeunerbaron is a three-act operetta based on Mór Jókai's novella Sáffi. Premiering in 1885 at the Theater an der Wien, this lively work remains one of Strauss' most popular operettas, combining tuneful melodies and light-hearted charm. The plot revolves around the gypsy leader Barinkay, his beloved Sáffi, and their adventures with a series of amusing and dramatic twists.

This 2xCD set, part of the Cologne Collection released by EMI Classics in 2011, features a stellar cast, including renowned performers such as Varady, Schwarz, Fischer-Dieskau, Protschka, and Berry. Conducted by the esteemed Willi Boskovsky, with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester, the performance captures the vibrancy and energy of Strauss' score. The album also features the expert direction of Gisela Schunk and chorus master Josef Schmidhuber, ensuring a complete and immersive experience of this operetta masterpiece.