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J. Strauss - Die Fledermaus / Te Kanawa, Gruberova, Fassbaender, Bär, Wiener Philharmoniker, Previn

Johann Strauss II, Andre Previn, Wiener Philharmoniker
J. Strauss - Die Fledermaus / Te Kanawa, Gruberova, Fassbaender, Bär, Wiener Philharmoniker, Previn
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. Die Fledermaus: Ouverture
2. Die Fledermaus: Taubchen, das entflattert idt
3. Die Fledermaus: Da schreibt meine Schwester Ida
4. Die Fledermaus: Ach, ich darf nicht hin zu dir!
5. Die Fledermaus: Nein, mitt solchen Advokaten
6. Die Fledermaus: Komm mit mir zum Souper
7. Die Fledermaus: So mub allein ich bleiben
8. Die Fledermaus: Trinke, Liebchen, trinke schnell
9. Die Fledermaus: Ich hore Stimmem
10. Die Fledermaus: Mein Herr, Was dachten Sie von mirr
11. Die Fledermaus: Nein, nein, ich zweifle gar nicht mehr
12. Die Fledermaus: Act Three - Nr. 13 Melodram - Ein Fideles Gefangnis (Frosch) (Alfred) (Frank) (Adele) (Ida)
13. Die Fledermaus: Act Three - Nr. 14 Couplets - Spiel Ich Die Unschuld Vom Lande (Adele) (Ida) (Frank)
14. Die Fledermaus: Act Three - Nr. 15 Terzett - Ich Stehe Voll Zagen (Rosalinde) (Alfred) (Eisenstein)
15. Die Fledermaus: Act Three - Nr. 16 Finale -O Fledermaus, O Fledermaus (Chor) (Eisentein) (Falke) (Orlofsky) (Adele) (Alfred) (Rosalinde) (Ida)
Track Listings (15) - Disc #2
1. Die Fledermaus: Ein Souper heut uns winkt
2. Die Fledermaus: Ich lade gern mir Gaste ein
3. Die Fledermaus: Ach, meine Herr'n und Damen
4. Die Fledermaus: Mein Herr Marquis
5. Die Fledermaus: Dieser Anstand, so mainerlich
6. Die Fledermaus: Klange der Heimat
7. Die Fledermaus: Im Feuerstrom der Reben
8. Die Fledermaus: Herr, Chevalier, ich grube Sie!
9. Die Fledermaus: Polka: Uter Donner und Blitz, Op.324
10. Die Fledermaus: Genug damit, genug
11. Die Fledermaus: Nr. 12 Entr'acte
12. Die Fledermaus: Ein fideles Gefangis - Edita Gruberova (Adele)
13. Die Fledermaus: Spiel' ich die Unschuld vom Lande - Edita Gruberova (Adele)
14. Die Fledermaus: Ich stehe voll Zagen - Edita Gruberova (Adele)
15. Die Fledermaus: O Fledermaus, o Fledermaus - Edita Gruberova (Adele)

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CD Details

All Artists: Johann Strauss II, Andre Previn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Kiri Te Kanawa, Edita Gruberova, Olaf Bär, Brigitte Fassbaender, Wolfgang Brendel, Chor der Wiener Staatsoper
Title: J. Strauss - Die Fledermaus / Te Kanawa, Gruberova, Fassbaender, Bär, Wiener Philharmoniker, Previn
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Philips
Release Date: 11/8/1991
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028943215725

Synopsis

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There may be more cornily entertaining readings of this perennial favorite on CD, but none that is sung more wonderfully. Star turns abound within fine ensemble performances: Kiri Te Kanawa is as involved as one has ever heard her, singing with beautiful, womanly tone and great wit, while Richard Leech's Alfred is both funny and handsomely sung. Brigitte Fassbaender's Orlovsky is truly ambiguous-aristocratic, Edita Gruberova is a high-spirited Adele, and Wolfgang Brendel's Eisenstein is secure and well-drawn. André Previn leads the Vienna State Opera forces with respect for their tradition, and they respond by playing and singing gloriously. Precisely what made the producers decide that the Act II party should be filled with extraneous "party" noises (mumblings, laughter, glasses clinking) is baffling, but it's overlookable. This one's tasty--enjoy! --Robert Levine

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CD Reviews

A valuable second choice

Rudy Avila | 12/29/1999

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This performance of Die Fledermaus is no doubt beautifully performed, especially Fassbaenders aria is a jewel. However, the atmosphere is somehow cool and artificial, Te Kanawa and Gruberova have difficulties with the operetta setting of the plot. Previn does not serve the "champagne", his conducting is somehow a little too operatic. If you like to have a second version of the "bat" in your collection, choose this one or the live performance of the Vienna Volksoper in Japan (Denon). If you only need one version, the choice second to none is the Carlos Kleiber version with Varady / Prey - even if it was only for the quality of the orchestral interpretation (although assigning the role of the prince to a basso singing falsetto - Ivan Rebroff - is a question of taste)."

This is a magnificent rendering of a classic operetta

Rudy Avila | 09/29/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Die Fledermaus has appeared in many forms. This particular CD has much to recommend it. The sound is superb, the performers well chosen, and the presentation flawless. I would recommend this version over all others."

This bat can fly!

Mr John Haueisen | WORTHINGTON, OHIO United States | 04/01/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a collection of highlights, not the entire operetta. The first five reviews I've read had mixed reactions, but all seemed pleased with this performance.I found Edita Gruberova's Adele superlative. Just to hear her sing "Spiel' ich die Unschuld vom Lande," is worth the price of the CD. In the "Laughing Song" (Mein Herr Marquis), she smoothly, yet precisely, sings each note, unlike so many sopranos who seem to bark the laughs. Only Janet Perry approaches Gruberova in the quality of singing in this role. For me, Kiri Te Kanawa practically owns the role of Rosalinde. Few can equal her in any of the arias. You'll believe she's really Hungarian.Overall, I think you'll find this a beautifully-performed, spirited Fledermaus, where all the performers seem to be having a very good time."