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Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffmann / Jerusalem, Scovotti, Fischer-Dieskau, Varady. Wallberg (Electrola Collection)

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-02

Conductors: Wallberg, Heinz
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra

Jacques Offenbach's final masterpiece Les Contes d' Hoffmann is full of gorgeous melodies, seductive love scenes, and fantastic characters. This recording of Hoffmann's Erzahlungen is...continue...

Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow / Moser, Donath, Prey, Jerusalem, Kusche. Wallberg

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-05

Conductors: Wallberg, Heinz
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra

The verve of a fast-paced Parisian salon comedy, Slav vivacity, and a dose of political satire were the ingredients that made Lehar's Merry Widow such...continue...

Millocker: The Beggar Student / Streich, Holm, Gedda, Prey, Unger, Allers

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-05

Conductors: Allers, Franz
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus; Graunke Symphony Orchestra

For many years, Carl Millocker's Der Bettelstudent was one of the most frequently-played operettas of all time. Polish resistance to Saxon rule in the 18th...continue...

Puccini: La Boheme (sung in German) / Popp, Araiza, Baumann, Brendel, Daniels, Soltesz

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-05

Conductors: Soltesz, Stefan
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra

Until the late 20th century, it was common practice to perform Italian operas in German language. The advantage of recording in German language persuaded Electrola...continue...