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Kalman, Emmer.: Lustige Witwe / Grsfin Mariza

1 CD / ZYX Records / 2013-02-05

Works: Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow; Vilja-Lied ("Es lebt eine Vilja") (from "Die lustige Witwe"); Emmerich Kálmán: Gräfin Mariza (Countess Maritza), operetta
Performers: Christ, Rudolf; Equiluz, Kurt [Tenor Vocal]; Liebesberg, Else; Mechera, Erika; Prikopa, Herbert; Rysanek, Lotte

Gustav Klimt: - Music of his Era from the Belle Epoque at the turn of the 19th century - works by Berg, Brahms, Wolf, Webern, Sieher et al.

1 CD / Preiser / 2012-12-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sinfonie no 9; Alban Berg: Sieben frühe Lieder; Franz Lehár: Vilja-Lied ("Es lebt eine Vilja") (from "Die lustige Witwe"); Johannes Brahms: Sonate für Klarinette ...
Performers: Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Foggin, Myers; Harvey, Kathryn [Vocals]; Hongen, Elisabeth; Hotter, Hans; Kommerell, Heidi; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Ritterbusch, Sabine; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth; Thurston, Fr...
Conductors: Walter, Bruno; Goehr, Walter; Klemperer, Otto; Karajan, Herbert von; Scherchen, Hermann; Heger, Robert; Fricsay, Ferenc

This is a compilation of music that was performed at the turn of the 19th century, the Belle Epoque in which Gustav Klimt flourished....continue...

Time Traveller: La Belle Epoque

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-04-10

Works: Jacques Offenbach: Gaité Parisienne; La Périchole; Johann Strauss II: An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314; Prinz Methusalem; Emile Waldteufel: Les Patineurs Valse ("Skater's Waltz"),...
Performers: Ameling, Elly [Soprano Vocal]; Baldwin, Dalton; Ciccolini, Aldo [Piano]; Cziffra, György; de los Angeles, Victoria; Gigli, Beniamino; Mutter, Anne-Sophie; Pennario, Leonard; Royal, Kate
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von; Boskovsky, Willi; Rosenthal, Manuel; Gardner, Edward; Goehr, Walter; Boult, Adrian; Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafae

As the 19th century faded and the 20th century began; something special was in the air: the scent of decadence mingled with the thrill of...continue...

Sweethearts: The Songs Made Famous by Jeanette Macdonald and Nelson Eddy

1 CD / Libra Verde / 2011-11-08

Works: Sigmund Romberg: Wanting You, song (from The New Moon); One Kiss, song (for the operetta "The New Moon"); Lover, come back to me; The Desert Song; Stout Hearted Men, song (from "The New Moon"); Rudol...
Performers: Cluthe, Betty Ann; Corodemus, Katelynn; Duffy, Robert; Garcia, Elana; Genova, Kristina; Graziano, Dale; Hobmeier, Christine; Karounos, Chris; Karounos, Donna; Kessel, Edward B.; Kubian, Darryl; Macdo...

Recording information: Sound Imagination, Springfield, NJ....continue...

Amour, Amor, Amore

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2011-06-07

Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; George Frederick Handel: Agrippina; Giovanni Paisiello: Nel cor più non mi sento; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Das Veilchen, K 476; Franz Lehár: Vilja-Lied ("E...
Performers: Beard, Scott; Turchi, Elisabeth [Soprano (Vocal)]

Recording information: Thomson Chapel, Wilson College (02/13/2011)....continue...

Forever Vienna

1 CD / Hip-O / 2010-06-29

Works: André Rieu: Carnival of Venice, medley for pops orchestra; Dancing Through the Skies, medley for violin & pops orchestra; Danube Love Medley, for violin & pops orchestra; On Holiday, medley for ...
Performers: André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra; Rieu, André

With many millions of records and concert tickets sold worldwide, Andre Rieu is the "King Of The Waltz." Now, releasing for the first time in...continue...
If any contemporary musician merits Johann Strauss' moniker, "The Waltz King," it is assuredly the indefatigable André Rieu, whose scintillating concerts have delighted audiences around the world...continue...

The Ultimate Operetta Album

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2010-06-29

Works: Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; Mein Herr Marquis (Adele's Laughing Song) (from Die Fledermaus); Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410; The Gypsy Baron; Der Zigeunerbaron; Franz Lehár: Lippen schwei...
Performers: Berkes, Janos; Csonka, Zsuzsa; Ebner, Karl-Michael; Erdmann, Mojca; Kathol, Marko; Kenny, Yvonne; Kertesi, Ingrid; Martinez, Ana Maria; Roider, Michael
Conductors: Wildner, Johannes; Kovács, László; Bonynge, Richard; Mercurio, Steven

A beautiful selection of the best-known operetta arias, duets & orchestral music from Vienna's golden age of operetta, including Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow, The...continue...

Forever Vienna [US] [CD+DVD]

2 CD / Hip-O / 2010-06-29

Works: André Rieu: Strauss and Co., medley for violin & pops orchestra; Carnival of Venice, medley for pops orchestra; Strauss Party, medley for violin & pops orchestra; Danube Love Medley, for violin ...
Performers: Rieu, Andre

If any contemporary musician merits Johann Strauss' moniker, "The Waltz King," it is assuredly the indefatigable André Rieu, whose scintillating concerts have delighted audiences around the world...continue...

Icon - Richard Tauber

5 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-10-20

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don Giovanni; Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Etienne-Nicolas Méhul: Joseph; Jacques Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann; Ambroise Thomas: Mignon; Georges B...
Performers: Besl, Karl; Brown, Nancy; Kahn, Percy; Lane, Evelyn; Lehmann, Lotte; Lynne, Carole; Merrem-Nikisch, Grete; Novotná, Jarmila; Rethberg, Elisabeth; Schwarz, Vera; Spoliansky, Mischa; Stägem...
Conductors: Goehr, Walter; Geehl, Henry Ernest; Hauke, Ernst; Besl, Karl; Weigert, Hermann; Gurlitt, Manfred; Szell, George; Walter, Gustav; Weissmann, Frieder; Korngold, Erich Wolfgang; Lehár, Franz; Sch&#...

Golden Operetta of Vienna

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-06-30

Works: Franz Lehár: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz (You Are My Heart's Delight) (from "Das Land des Lächelns"); Vilja-Lied ("Es lebt eine Vilja") (from "Die lustige Witwe"); The Merry Widow; Meine Lipp...
Performers: Barabas, Sari; Bjorling, Jussi; Gedda, Nicolai; Glawitsch, Rupert; Gueden, Hilde [Soprano Vocals]; Jurinac, Sena; Kunz, Erich; Lipp, Wilma; Loose, Emmy; Patzak, Julius; Rothenberger, Anneliese; Saile...
Conductors: Ackermann, Otto; Stolz, Robert; Mareczek, Fritz; Schuchter, Wilhelm; Moralt, Rudolf; Schmidt-Bolcke, Werner; Grevillius, Nils; Geehl, Henry Ernest; Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: ; Philharmonia Orchestra; Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Orchestra; Vienna Symphony Orchestra

This remarkable 25-CD survey of some of the great Russian pianists of past and present follows the tradition from those who can, through their teachers,...continue...

The Lighter Side of Emmy Bettendorf

1 CD / Dutton Laboratories Import / 2004-08-10

Works: Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Anton Rubinstein: Melodies (2) for Piano, Op 3; Rocky Island, Op. 10; Emile Waldteufel: La Barcarolle Waltz, Op 178; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Vio...
Performers: Bettendorf, Emmy; Hans Clemens
Conductors: Dobrindt, Otto

The Great Renata Tebaldi

2 CD / Decca Import / 2002-01-15

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi, opera; Tosca; Suor Angelica; Il tabarro (The Cloak), opera; La Fanciulla del West; Turandot; La bohème; Manon Lescaut; Madama Butterfly; Alfredo Catalani: La ...
Performers: Bastianini, Ettore; Bergonzi, Carlo; Bumbry, Grace; Caruso, Mariano; Cesari, Renato; Del Monaco, Mario; Fioravanti, Giulio; Ghiaurov, Nicolai; MacNeil, Cornell; Merrill, Robert [Baritone Vocals]; Pog...
Conductors: Gardelli, Lamberto; Molinari-Pradelli, France; Cleva, Fausto; Capuana, Franco; Gavazzeni, Gianandrea; Serafin, Tullio; Erede, Alberto; Karajan, Herbert von; Solti, Sir Georg; de Fabritiis, Oliviero; ...
Ensemble: ; Florence Maggio Musicale Orchestra; Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra; New Philharmonia Orchestra; Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra; Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus; Santa Cecilia Academy Rome...

This new 2-CD collection commemorates Renata Tebaldi's legendary career as she celebrates her 80th birthday. It includes over 2 1/2 hours of popular arias from...continue...

Tauber & Lehar

2 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2001-10-02

Works: Franz Lehár: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz (You Are My Heart's Delight) (from "Das Land des Lächelns"); The Land of Smiles; O Mädchen, mein Mädchen, for voice & piano (or orchestra) (...
Performers: Alpar, Gitta; Laye, Evelyn; Novotna, Jarmila; Schwarz, Vera; Tauber, Richard; Vanconti, Carlotta
Conductors: Lehár, Franz; Hauke, Ernst; Geehl, Henry Ernest; Munro, Ronnie; Schönbaumsfeld, Franz; Korngold, Erich Wolfgang; Collinson, Frank

Karita Mattila - Arias & Scenes / Yutaka Sado, London PO

1 CD / Erato / 2001-06-19

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Queen of Spades, Op. 68; Giacomo Puccini: Manon Lescaut; Richard Wagner: Lohengrin; Die Walküre; Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra; Leos Janácek: Jenufa; Richard S...
Performers: Mattila, Karita [Soprano Vocals]; Riddell, Duncan
Conductors: Sado, Yutaka
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Soprano Karita Mattila has made a few recordings for the Ondine label. This is her first appearance on an Erato album. For a singer of...continue...

Live in Japan

1 CD / Live Notes / 2001-02-02

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Tosca; La bohème; Gianni Schicchi, opera; Charles Gounod: Faust; Henry Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Z 626; Richard Strauss: Lieder (4), Op. 27; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze ...
Performers: Tokody, Ilona

The Only Operetta Album You'll Ever Need - Lèhar, et al

1 CD / RCA Records / 2000-05-16

Works: Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; Der Zigeunerbaron; Eine Nacht in Venedig; Robert Stolz: Der Favorit, operetta; Frühjahrsparade; Liebeskommando; Franz Lehár: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz (Yo...
Performers: Caballé, Montserrat; Domingo, Placido; Hadley, Jerry; Johnson, Julia Migenes; Lanza, Mario [Actor/Singer]; Moffo, Anna; Popp, Lucia; Schock, Rudolf [Tenor Vocal]; Schramm, Margit; Von Stade, F...
Conductors: Stolz, Robert; Melichar, Alois; Sinatra, Ray; Collado, Jose; Santi, Nello; Wallberg, Heinz; Eisbrenner, Werner; Bonynge, Richard; Schmidt-Bolcke, Werner; Almeida, Antonio de
Ensemble: ; London Symphony Orchestra; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra; Orchestra; Rudolf Lamy Choir; Scottish Chamber Orchestra; Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Symphony Orchestra

A Soprano In Love

2 CD / Silva America Import / 1999-05-07

Works: Sigmund Romberg: Lover, come back to me; The New Moon; Georges Bizet: Carmen Jones, musical play (adapted from Carmen by Oscar Hammerstein II); Richard Rodgers: Love Me Tonight, song (from film "Love...

Renée Fleming - The Beautiful Voice

1 CD / Decca / 1998-02-10

Works: Gustave Charpentier: Louise; Charles Gounod: Faust; Jules Massenet: Manon; Antonin Dvorák: Gypsy Songs, Op. 55; Friedrich von Flotow: Martha; Giacomo Puccini: La Rondine; Erich Wolfgang Korngold...
Performers: Ellis, Osian; Fleming, Renee; Greensmith, Clive [Cello]; Voices, London; Watson, Ian; Willey, Paul
Conductors: Tate, Jeffrey; Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: ; London Voices

This disc received Grammy Award for "Best Classical Vocal Performance." It was also nominated for the Award for "Best Classical Album."

Sure, it takes guts for a soprano to call an album THE B...continue...

The Best of Operetta Vol 2

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1996-11-14

Works: Johann Strauss II: Eine Nacht in Venedig; Emmerich Kálmán: Die Zirkusprinzessin; Die Csárdásfürstin (The Gypsy Princess), operetta; Franz Lehár: O Vaterland, d...
Performers: Berkes, Janos; Csonka, Zsuzsa; Kertesi, Ingrid
Conductors: Walter, Alfred; Kovács, László
Ensemble: ; Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra Kosice

Pavarotti - My heart's delight / Benini, Focile

1 CD / Decca / 1994-03-08

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Madama Butterfly; Turandot; Gianni Schicchi, opera; La bohème; Manon Lescaut; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; L'Amico Fritz; Georges Bizet:...
Performers: Focile, Nuccia; Pavarotti, Luciano