The Best Of Classical - Lehar, Suppe, Offenbach, Nicolai, J. Strauss II / Pilz Audio CD

Product Details:

• Label: Pilz
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Classical

Overview

The Best of Classical is a delightful collection of operetta and orchestral highlights by some of the most renowned composers of the genre: Franz Lehár, Franz von Suppé, Jacques Offenbach, Otto Nicolai, and Johann Strauss II. This compilation, performed by celebrated vocalists and orchestras, showcases timeless pieces from the lighthearted charm of The Merry Widow to the sparkling brilliance of Die Fledermaus.

Featuring an exquisite lineup of overtures, arias, and ensemble works, this album is perfect for fans of classical music and operetta. The emotional depth, humor, and beauty of these works are brought to life by renowned conductors Franz Bauer-Theussl, Alfred Scholz, and Frank Shipway, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Festival Orchestra.

Track Listing

Lehár – The Merry Widow

1. Introduction (2'54")
2. "Oh kommet doch, oh kommt, ihr Ballsirenen" (4'05")
3. "Vilja, oh Vilja" (4'04")
4. Kolo (Schreittanz) (0'40")
5. "Es waren zwei Königskinder" (4'44")
6. "Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwer" (2'32")
7. "Hab' in Paris mich noch nicht..." (2'46")
8. "Ich bin eine anständige Frau" (3'21")
9. "Da geh' ich zum Maxim" (2'26")
10. "Lippen schweigen, 's flüstern Geigen" (2'55")

Suppé – Poet and Peasant Overture

1. Overture (9'46")

Offenbach

1. The Tales of Hoffmann: Barcarolle (3'14")
2. Orpheus in the Underworld: Overture (10'12")

Nicolai – The Merry Wives of Windsor

1. Overture (8'32")

Johann Strauss II – Die Fledermaus

1. Overture (8'15")

Key Credits

• Sopranos: Lotte Rysanek, Else Liebesberg
• Tenors: Kurt Equiluz, Karl Terkal
• Conductors: Franz Bauer-Theussl, Alfred Scholz, Frank Shipway
• Orchestras: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Festival Orchestra