Gräfin Mariza [Cast Recording]

1. Höre Ich Zigeunergeigen

2. Wenn Es Abend Wird - Grüß Mir Mein Wien - Fritz Wunderlich

3. Herr Verwalter, Bitte Sehr - Fritz Wunderlich

4. Iche Bitte, Nicht Lachen - Komm Mit Nach Varasdin

5. O, Schöne Kinderzeit - Schwesterlein, Schwesterlein - Fritz Wunderlich

6. Geigen Schallen, Lichter Blitzen - Eh' ein Lurzer Mond - Fritz Wunderlich

7. Auch Ich War Einst ein Feiner Csardaskavalier - Komm, Zigan - Fritz Wunderlich

8. Herrgott, Was Ist Denn Heut' Los - Einmal Möcht' Ich Wieder Tanzen - Fritz Wunderlich

9. Ungarmädel, Haut Wie Rosen - Braunes Mädel Von der Puszta

10. Mein Lieber Schatz - Sag Ja, Mein Leib', Sag Ja - Fritz Wunderlich

11. Ich Möche Träumen

12. Junger Mann ein Mädchen Liebt - Behüt' Dich Gott

13. Hei, Mariza! - Fritz Wunderlich

Gräfin Mariza,Imre (Emmerich) Kalman,Franz Marszalek,Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester,Christine Gorner,Gretel Hartung,Fritz Wunderlich,Willi Hofmann,Pilz,Classical,German/Austrian Operetta,Opera

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Average customer rating: SImply Untrue an extra star for all the guest artists An Homage to a Great Artist superb vocals

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Tracks:

1. La Ran La Lera...Largo Al Factotum
2. O Sainte Medaille...Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux
3. Ce Breuvage...Vision Fugitive
4. C'est Toi...Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Placido Domingo
5. La Fatigue Alourdit Mes Pas...Comme Une Pale Fleur
6. Ecoute!...Dieu, Tu Semas Dans Nos Ames
7. C'est Mon Jour Supreme
8. Tout Est Desert...Son Regard
9. Ove Son Io?...Vada In Fiamme
10. Perfidi! All'Anglo Contro Me...Pieta, Rispetto Amore
11. Di Provenza Il Mar, Il Suol
12. E Sogno? O Realta?
13. Komm!
14. Der Garten Des Herzens
15. Lied Des Venezianischen Gondoliers
16. Le Lazzarone
17. L'Ultimo Ricordo

Tracks:

1. Mein Sehnen, Mein Wahnen
2. Wo Berg' Ich Mich?...So Weih' Ich Mich Den Rachgewalten
3. Wie Todesahnung...O Du Mein Holder Abendstern
4. Gruss Op.48 No.1
5. Im Wunderschonen Monat Mai
6. Aus Meinen Tranen Spriessen
7. Die Rose, Die Lilie
8. Ich Will Meine Seele Tauchen
9. Ich Grolle Nicht
10. Gute Nacht
11. Die Post
12. Blicke Mir Nicht In Die Lieder
13. Ich Atmet' Einen Linden Duft
14. Ich Bin Der Welt Abhanden Gekommen
15. Von Der Schonheit
16. O Vaterland, Du Machst Bei Tag
17. Als Flotter Geist
18. Komm, Zigany
19. An Old Song Re-Sung
20. At Dawning (I Love You) Op.29 No.1 - Armen Guzelimian
21. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
22. Beautiful Dreamer

Album Description

Details TBA. EMI. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

SImply Untrue.......2006-08-16

The previous review is simply a gross falsification. I have been an obsessed opera fan for a long time, and Thomas Hampson is a truly special singer. He is not the possesor of the largest or most interesting voice, which he will tell you and indeed says so all the time. His commitment to text, his willingness to search out parts to fit his voice, and his dedication to art song make im invaluable to Americans as a ture Troubador. His light Baritone was ideally suited to Figaro and to Valentin and the art song he loves. He must stretch to sing Verdi, where his voice sounds dry and small but many singers have chanced Verdi at their peril, and his innate ablity to inhabit a song, here evidenced in Di Provenza overcomes fact that it is out of his fach. You misinformed opinion of Hampson is mean and strangly bitter. I love Opera, but I do not love every singer, which doesn't mean I debase their very artistic existance. I have seen Hampson live, and have loved him (in Thias) and somewhat disliked him (in Simon Boccanegra) As for him being pretentious, somwetimes I find him mannered, but always charming. SOmetimes Intellectualism can appear pretentious, but surely you wont hold an opera singer to the charge that he must be unintellectual. what a vitriolic review, please buy this Cd, it merits repeated listening to a true American SINGER,

an extra star for all the guest artists.......2006-05-08

The title of this album is an oxymoron. Or a sick joke. I can't decide. Sure he has made millions by luring the uninitiated listener into his web of deceit and conceit, but don't be fooled any longer. How fortunate Hampson has been to sing for and with great artists to shoulder his heavy load.

An Homage to a Great Artist.......2005-10-30

EMI is wisely creating a series of recordings to gather the moments of artists that showcase the very reasons they become so highly regarded. Usually these collections are produced late in careers or even posthumously, but in the case of THE VERY BEST OF THOMAS HAMPSON the artist is still one of the more active and premiere singers of our day. Yet while he doesn't still perform all of these inclusions, it is wonderful to have excerpts from various successful recordings to remind us of the artistry that Hampson represents.

The two disc set includes arias from operas: Rossini's 'Il barbière di Siviglia', von Weber's 'Euryanthe', Gounod's 'Faust', Massenet's 'Hérodiade', Bizet's 'Les Pêcheurs de perles' (in duet with Placido Domingo), Thomas' 'Hamlet', Verdi's 'Don Carlo', 'Il Travatore', 'Macbeth', 'La Traviata', and 'Falstaff', Korngold's 'Die Tote Stadt', and Wagner's 'Tannhäuser'.

But the rewards of a Hampson recording must include his impeccable career as a lieder stylist and on this recording are excerpts from Schumann's 'Dichterliebe', Schubert's 'Winterreise', Mahler's 'Rückert Lieder' and 'Das Lied von der Erde', as well as songs by Meyerbeer, Rossini, Grieg, Kalman, and Lehar. And very importantly there are examples of American songs that Hampson has always emphasized in his recitals. Works by Stephen Foster, and two extraordinary works with the brilliant accompanist Armen Guzelimian - 'An Old Song Re-sung' by Griffes and 'At Dawning' by Charles Wakefield Cadman - round out this fine survey.

Not usually a collector of such 'recombinations', for this listener this album is so very fine that it deserves the attention of all those who appreciate the artistry of Thomas Hampson - then and now. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, October 05

superb vocals.......2005-08-07

Mr.Hampson really gets the chance to showcase his wonderful baritone voice in this "Best of" collection which includes excellent selections from his various other CDs. I like the diversity of the selections featuring operatic arias,works from classical composers, and folk songs. For Thomas hampson fans, as well as fans of the baritone voice, this CD is for them.

Average customer rating: Simply Breathtaking ! Fantastic! Pure Viennese Magic!

From Holland with Love: Waltzes I've Saved for You Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Josef Strauss | Strauss, Josef | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Strauss, Josef | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Vienna I Love, Waltzes From My Heart Roses from the South Emperor Waltz Fiesta At The Movies ASIN: B00000411X Release Date: 1996-03-05

Tracks:

1. Strauss & Co: A Bright Young Man - Along The Wonderful Blue Danube - Roses From The South - Viennese Blood - Lips Are Sealed ...
2. During Thunder And Lighting
3. The Third Man
4. The Second Waltz
5. Come On Gypsy
6. Swallows From Austria
7. Song Of Vilja
8. The Life Of Artist
9. Persian March
10. The White Horse Inn
11. Vienna, Vienna Just You
12. Today Angels Come To Vienna On Holiday
13. My Mother Was A Viennese
14. Rose From The South

Customer Reviews:

Simply Breathtaking !.......2000-05-14

I have always been a lover of classical music, but had never been truly introduced to the waltz until my wonderful father sent me this CD. After one time through it...I was in love. The romance...the feeling...the images of days gone by. Ladies in long, flowing gowns, men in black tails and white gloves...swirling around a ballroom floor. It's all right there for you to hear. Just lovely. My personal favorite is Song of Vilja, composed by Lehar. I think this to be the most beautiful piece of music ever written. This collection is a must for any lover of the classics....but for waltz enthusiasts, it is Heaven !

Fantastic!.......1999-12-27

I am a great fan of Andre Rieu and his Orchestra and this in possibly their best. I changd the CD's in the changer in my vehicle about once a week but this one usuallly occupies the honored number one spot for months at a time.

Pure Viennese Magic!.......1999-03-01

A wonderful find for any lover of Viennese music, particularly of the "Silver Era" of operetta. Great renditions of operetta fare by Strauss, Lehar, Kalman, Stolz and Benatzky. Also charming Viennese songs, such as "Die Engeln Kommen auf Urlaub Nach Wien," "Meine Mutterl war eine Weanerin," and other "heuriger" wine garden favorites. The whole thing is a delight!

Average customer rating: Delightful! A Great and Varied Collection MAGIC is a good word to describe Fritz Wunderlich

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Tracks:

1. Finstre Furien, Ihr Geister Der Holle (Crude Furie Delg'orridi Abissi)
2. Wenn Der Freude Tranen Flieben
3. Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
4. Lebe Wohl Flandrisch Madchen
5. Nadir, Du Stehst Wirklich Vor Mir - Und In Des Tempels Grund (C'est Toi, Toi Qu'enfin Je Revois - Au Fond Du Temple Saint)
6. Wohin Seid Ihr Entschwunden (Kuda, Kuda, Kuda Vi Udalilis)
7. Ich Denk Ihn Lieber Mir Von Meinem Statde - Liebe Ist Seligkeit, Ist Licht Und Leben (Signor Ne Principe Io O Vorrei - E Il So Dell'anima, La Vita E Amora)
8. O, Lass Uns Fliehen Aus Diesen Mauern (Parigi, O Cara, Noi Lasceremo)
9. Und Es Blitzten Die Sterne (E Lucevan Le Stelle)
10. Wenn Es Abend Wird - Grub Mir Mein Wein
11. Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schon
12. Heute Nacht Oder Nie
13. Ein Lied Geht Um Die Welt
14. Be My Love
15. Granada

Tracks:

1. Nun Schwanden Vor Dem Heiligen Strahle/Verzweiflung, Wut Und Schrecken
2. Mit Wurd' Und Hoheit Angetan
3. Ma Qual Mai S'ofre, Oh Dei - Fuggi Crudele
4. Come Mai Creder Deggio - Dalla Sua Pace
5. Amici Miei - Il Mio Tesoro Intanto
6. Nur Einen Wunsch, Nur Ein Verlangen (Unis Des La Plus Tendre Enfance)
7. O Unverhofftes Gluck - Das Hore Ich Von Dir, Von Meinem Freunde? (O Moment Trop Heureux! - Et Tu Pretends Encore Que Tu M'aimes?)
8. Hier Nimm Den Ring Der Treue (Prendie: L'anel Ti Dono)
9. O Schweige Still, O Lasse Dich Erbitten (Ne Parle Pas, Rose, Je T'en Supplie)
10. Doch Nun Zu Dir - Trenne Nicht Das Band Der Liebe
11. Di Rigori Armato Il Seno
12. Heimliche Aufforderung Op.27 No.3
13. Ich Trage Meine Minne Op.32 No.1
14. Standchen Op.17 No.2
15. Zueignung Op.10 No.1
16. Morgen Op.27 No.4

Customer Reviews:

Delightful!.......2007-01-19

What a beautful voice and such an artist. I've always loved Wunderlich's voice and this album was such a delightful surprise to happen across. The Pearl Fishers' duet with Herman Prey is spectacular--it would be even better than Bjoerling/Merrill if it were in the original French!

A Great and Varied Collection.......2005-12-19

Fritz Wunderlich is a name that is familiar to opera buffs, at least those who enjoy the great singers of the past, but his name is not as familiar with the general public. It probably would have been, had it not been for a tragic and fluke accident that claimed his life. For those who are familiar with this great tenor, he's a beloved musician that makes listeners wonder what could have been.

Wunderlich's voice is one that can be light and airy at times, yet it can also have a dramatic intensity. This two disc set includes a variety of pieces that display Wunderlich's wide range and great vocal talent. His excerpts from Mozart are perhaps his strongest. So often the tenor roles in Mozart operas are cast with performers who are agile and can reach the higher notes, but their voices are somewhat weak. Wunderlich shows just how beautiful these arias can be. The same holds true for his arias from EUGENE ONEGIN and the pieces from well known operettas. His "Au Fond De Temple Saint" performed with Hermann Prey (a dream team pairing if there ever was one) is close to the Bjorling/Merrill rendition. We see his versatility in the excerpt from Haydn's CREATION and the live performance of "Di Rigori Armato" from DER ROSENKAVALIER is a treat and allows the listener to compare his live and studio recordings. The bonus DVD has a few slight flaws, but we see, at least in the scenes from THE BARBER OF SEVILLE that he not only has a wonderful voice but a good stage presence as well.

Most of the tracks are performed in German, even the Bellini, Bizet, and Verdi tracks, as was the case in many of the recordings of famous German singers. This may detract at first, especially of we expect to hear gorgeous French singing and it comes out, well German sounding. Still, it's a wonderful set with great variety and shows us what we missed in this tenor whose career had just begun.

MAGIC is a good word to describe Fritz Wunderlich.......2005-11-08

Magic is a good word to describe Fritz Wunderlich (1930-1966), and if you aren't already familiar with his work, you'll see why when you experience this CD.

Many of the tracks are not new to CDs: I'd say 50% of them are also in the "Art of Fritz Wunderlich" set (DG, 7 CDs), including Handel, Mozart, Bellini, and other opera arias. There are 3 tracks from "Don Giovanni" which I had not encountered elsewhere, and a scene from Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier" + 5 Strauss Lieder (with orchestra) not previously released in recent years.

Wunderlich was never less than the very best, and here is no exception. The bonus DVD has almost 30 minutes of scenes of Wunderlich (Count Almaviva) in Rossini's "Barber of Seville", sung in German with Hermann Prey (Figaro) and Erika Koth (Rosina) from a 1959 black and white TV production, in very good mono sound; and two scenes from Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin", also sung in German, and with a young Brigitte Fassbaender (a little more hiss but very good, full, rich mono sound). The Rossini is available from English sources, and hopefully will be available in the US soon.

Like conductor Karl Bohm (1894-1981), I'm going to try to get as much Fritz Wunderlich material as I can find, CD or DVD, as is practical (and even when it isn't!).

Average customer rating: Romantic andre rieu Andre Rieu Music is beautiful

André Rieu - La vie est belle (Life is Beautiful) Manufacturer: Sin-Drome Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Romantic Moments At The Movies Fiesta Tuscany Dreaming ASIN: B00005NNOW Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

1. La Vie Est Belle
2. You Are My Hearts Desire
3. Juliska From Budapest
4. Danube Love
5. Ole Guapa
6. Kalinka
7. Ramona
8. Heia In The Mountains
9. Stenka Rasin
10. I Want To Dream Of You, My Darling
11. Lara's Theme
12. Snowwhite
13. Amazing Grace
14. Poliushko Polka
15. Glenn Miller Melody
16. The Andre Sisters
17. Bolero

Amazon.com

The Viennese waltz is never far from violinist Andre Rieu's heart, but you won't find a single work from Johann Strauss on Life Is Beautiful. This time around, Rieu is globetrotting for his hummable, danceable melodies--to solid results. "Ole Guapa" is a tango featuring accordion; "Kalinka" is a familiar Russian tune; and "Amazing Grace," "Snow White," and Rieu's "Glenn Miller Melody" are tried-and-true American. Throughout, Rieu and his orchestra perform these works with plenty of style and polish; it's easy to see why he's such a hit with public-television audiences. His shortened version of Bolero may not be the sexiest available, but it is fun. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Romantic.......2003-09-10

Andre Rieu captures the romantic's heart once again in this, what is for the most part, a passionate album.

I feel the best tracks on this album are the russian-themed ones, like the title track (which I listen to on REPEAT when I am looking through my russian countryside or Romanov family album books). I feel that this and "Lara's Theme" (Maurice Jarre's love theme from the film DR. ZHIVAGO (a wonderful book and DVD)! conveys the passion for homeland which I strongly feel beats strongest in the hearts of all russians, more than than any other people). These compositions are so beautiful that it brings tears to the eyes if one surrenders oneself to them.

andre rieu.......2002-09-04

all i can say about andre,s music is i have over 15 cd,s and love ever one and rate them 5 stars.

Andre Rieu.......2001-09-28

I am a big fan of Andre Rieu but didnot enjoy this as much as several of his earlier recordings. It didn't have quite the zip as "Andre Rieu Live" or "The Holland I Love".

Music is beautiful.......2001-09-11

As soon as I saw Ravel's Bolero performed by Andre Rieu on PBS I wanted to have a copy of this beautiful album.. classical music that makes you get up and dance..

Average customer rating: A Great Pleasure Operetta recording lyrics Great intro to Viennese operettas A Great Introduction to Operetta Terrific value!

The Best of Operetta, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Operetta, Vol. 2 The Best of Operetta, Vol. 3 Lehár: Waltzes The Only Operetta Album You'll Ever Need! Viennese Operetta Gems ASIN: B0000014CF Release Date: 1997-02-04

Tracks:

1. Der Ziegeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Overture
2. Giuditta: Freunde, das Leben ist lebenswert!
3. Giuditta: Meine Lippen, sie kussen so heiss
4. Freiderike: O Madchen, mein Madchen
5. Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Wer uns getraut
6. Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Als flotter Geist
7. Fruhlingsstimmen(Voices Of Spring), Walzer
8. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
9. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Wer hat die Liebe uns ins Herz gesenkt?
10. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Immer nur lacheln
11. Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Von Apfelbluten einen Kranz
12. Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow): Lippen schweigen
13. Eine Nacht in Vendig (A Night in Venice): Komm in die Gondel
14. Grafin Mariza (Countess Mariza): Komm mit nach Varasdin

Customer Reviews:

A Great Pleasure.......2007-07-28

Treat yourself to these wonderful records (this one, plus the other two volumes). It's the best collection of Viennese operetta I know. The voices aren't the best--the tenor especially can be squally at times. No, this isn't Tauber or Schwarzkopf, but enjoy it for what it is: three hours of sheer pleasure.

Operetta recording lyrics.......2007-01-23

I need the lyrics word to the CD I purchasedGreat Operetta REcordings,Viennese operettas Gems 8.110292 , Naxos
Let me know of the purchase price so that I can receive the lyhrics now Thank you Irving Korr

Great intro to Viennese operettas.......2007-01-09

The quality of this recording is superlative, the voices are romantic and strong. This is a delightful introduction to the world of Viennese operettas.

A Great Introduction to Operetta.......2004-03-29

An analogy describing operetta music could be as follows: operetta is to serious classical music as bubble gum pop tunes are to the music of the Beatles. While many opera fans enjoy operetta, it is not seen as all that serious, yet the musicianship that is required to perform many of the showpieces of operetta is the same as that of more serious opera. For this reason, when a full orchestra with competent singers performs operetta music, it is usually worth listening to, and this disc is certainly well worth listening to over and over again.

The disc contains showpieces from many of the great operettas including Strauss' GYPSY BARON, Lehar's GUIDETTA, THE LAND OF SMILES, and MERRY WIDOW, and Kalman's GRAFIN MARIZA among others. The Hungarian Operetta Orchestra is conducted by Laszlo Kovacs and the soloists are sopranos Ingrid Kertesi, Zsuzsu Csonka and tenor Janos Berkes. Perhaps the best pieces on the recording are "Fruhlingsstimmen", "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" and the duet from Grafin Mariza. The disc does not give credit to the individual performers, so it we do not know which soprano is performing, but in all cases the voices are strong and beautiful. Berkes' tracks are well performed, but "O Madchen mein Madchen" is not as strong as other pieces he performs, but then again, he has great competition from other tenor greats who have attempted many of these pieces. In most cases, he performs admirably.

Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of this disc is the authenticity. Many operetta recordings include excerpts from studio recordings of the entire work. This recording seems to be a studio recording where the pieces are performed individually, but the listener would not know this from the overall quality. The disc also contains liner notes that provide the lyrics of the pieces performed, which is an added benefit to this disc.

Terrific value!.......2000-01-15

I bought all three discs in this series and heartily recommend them. At the price, you can't go wrong. My favorite is the first volume--after the opening waltz and two OK numbers, you'll find one lovely tune after another. I listen to this in my car and it shortens my perception of the commute.The recording is very good and the artists are pleasing to listen to. I don't care as much for the Fledermaus songs in the third volume, as the voices don't stand up to the caliber of Kiri Te Kanawa and others on the Previn Fledermaus disc--but they are still nice renditions.

Average customer rating: no texts -- shame on you EMI Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich Wunderlich.. ah what might have been,but glory in what was.. Elegant collection though everything...auf Deutsch!

Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fritz Wunderlich: Great German Tenor Schumann: Dichterliebe / Wunderlich, Giesen The Magic of Wunderlich [Includes Bonus DVD] The Very Best of Giuseppe di Stefano Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin, 3 Lieder / Fritz Wunderlich ASIN: B000083GOM Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Nur Ihrem Frieden - Berliner Symphoniker
2. Folget Der Heissgeliebten (Il Mio tesoro) - Berliner Symphoniker
3. Konstanze, Dich Wiederzusehen - Berliner Symphoniker
4. Der Odem Der Liebe (Un' Aura Amorosa) - Berliner Symphoniker
5. Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon - Berliner Symphoniker
6. Ombra Mai Fu - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
7. Ach, So Fromm - Berliner Symphoniker
8. Mit Gewitter Und Sturm - Orchester Der Staatsoper Berlin
9. So Leb' Ich Noch...Vor Deinem Fenster - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
10. Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch' Madchen - Berliner Symphoniker
11. Selig Sind, Die Verfolgung Leiden - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
12. Horch, Die Lerche Singt Im Hain - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
13. Fenton! Mein Madchen - Edith Mathis
14. Armer Narr...Es Muss Gelingen - N/A
15. So Find' Ich Dich...Mein Lieber Schatz, Nun Aufgepasst - Bamberger Symphoniker
16. Wohin Bist Du Entschwunden (Lensky's Aria) - Berliner Symphoniker

Tracks:

1. Leb' Wohl, Mignon (Adieu, Mignon) - Berliner Symphoniker
2. Ich Schloss Die Augen (En Ferment Les Yeux) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
3. Komm, O Holde Dame (Viens, Gentille Dame) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
4. Welche Huld Und Welche Reize (Quanto E Bella) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
5. Wohl Drang Aus Ihrem Herzen (Una Furtiva Lagrima) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
6. Komm In Die Gondel - N/A
7. Ach, Wie So Herrlich Zu Schau'n - Berliner Symphoniker
8. Durch Diesen Kuss Sei Unser Bund Geweiht - Berliner Symphoniker
9. Freunde, Das Leben Ist Lebenswert - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
10. Von Apfelbluten Einen Kranz - N/A
11. Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz - Symphonie - Orchester
12. Allein! Wieder Allein! (Wolgalied) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
13. Zwei Marchenaugen - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
14. Wenn Es Abend Wird... Grub Mir Mein Wien - N/A
15. Auch Ich Was Ein Feiner Csardaskavalier...Komm, Zigany - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
16. Kleinen Kindern...O Frag Mich Nicht - Symphonie - Orchester Graunke
17. Man Sagt Uns Nach...O Rose Von Stambul - N/A
18. Zwei Augen - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
19. Der Rattenfanger - FFB Orchester

Amazon.com

Fritz Wunderlich is one of those singers whose voice, while you are listening to it, seems to eclipse all others. Ravishingly beautiful, perfectly produced, radiant, even, mellow, it flows out with effortless ease like a golden stream. His breath is endless, and there is nothing that he cannot do. On these two very generous discs he sings arias ranging from Handel to Viennese operettas and sounds equally at home in all of them, vocally and stylistically. Mozart was one of his specialties, and the five arias opening the program have a beguiling, caressing lyricism that melts the heart. The selection includes familiar arias by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Donizetti, Smetana (including a duet with Pilar Lorengar), as well as several by composers whose operas were popular in the 1960s, when the records were made, but have now fallen into oblivion, such as Lortzing, Flotow, Cornelius, Kienzl, Nicolai, Thomas, Boieledieu. Wunderlich sings them all with the same seriousness and commitment, making the lesser ones sound better than they are, and creating real characters with color, nuance and expression. In keeping with the European tradition of performing opera in the local language, he sings everything in German, except the famous "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's Serse, which must have escaped the translators. Choosing from the best operettas by Lehár, Johann Strauss, Millöcker, Kálmán and Fall, he captures their smiling, tongue-in-cheek lightness and never lets the catchy tunes become corny or sentimental. (Listen also to his two very different, but equally wonderful recordings of Mahler's Song of the Earth under Schmidt-Isserstedt on BellaVoce and Klemperer.) In 1966, aged 36, at the peak of his artistry and his career, Wunderlich died after a fall, a month before he was to make his debut at the Metropolitan Opera. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

no texts -- shame on you EMI.......2007-02-11

This is not a gripe about Wunderlich, one of the greatest IMHO. It is about the EMI folks, who obviously think that song texts are irrelevant. Well, how do you know if the singing does justice to the text? And if you think that these texts are easily available elsewhere, I would be most thankful if you would share with me Lehar's "Das Land des L"achelns" Kalman's "die Zirkusprinzessin" or Neuendorff's "Der Rattenf"anger".

Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich.......2007-01-09

Fritz Wunderlich is still one of the Best. This CD is very good value for money, such a variety of songs, excellent tone quality.

Wunderlich.. ah what might have been,but glory in what was.........2004-12-29

Fritz Wunderlich died at the tragically young age of 36, just weeks before his scheduled Metropolitan Opera debut. I have no doubt that he would have been THE tenor of the 1960s and 70s. This collection is a compendium of some of Wunderlich's finest stuff (although his lieder are not represented here). Among the highlights, Granada.
I know, it's a Spanish song, and as the previous reviewer said, everything here is in German, which can get a little annoying with the Italian opera.. but for sheer vocal glory, Granada will make you want to stand up and shout, what a voice!!
If you don't know Wunderlich, get this disc.

Elegant collection though everything...auf Deutsch!.......2004-05-03

Among the lyric tenors, Wunderlich had one of the most handsome voices and a strength not usually related to this type of tenors. One melancholically wonders how much his repertoire could have expanded, had he lived longer.

This new VERY BEST collection has arias of some of his trademark Mozart roles, songs and arias of less popular composers as well as some famous arias of the Italian repertoire. He sings them all with memorable style, unparalleled beauty of tone and - where needed - the right vigour. I only wish he'd escaped the tradition of those decades and recorded the Italian and French arias in their original language and not in German. Only "Ombra mai fu" is sung in Italian and it doesn't reveal any bad Italian accent. Listening for example to his lovely "Una furtiva lagrima" in German is unique for sure but I prefer the Italian version.

His life was brief but the quality of his singing eternal.

Average customer rating:

Kálmán: Operetta - Hot & Romantic Imre (Emmerich) Kalman , Michail Jurowski , Eva Marton , and Jyrki Niskanen Manufacturer: Capriccio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004VT8C Release Date: 2001-01-09

Average customer rating: Delightful Hungarian voices, very romantic record A Must For Operetta Lovers Wunderbar!

The Best of Operetta, Vol. 3 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Operetta, Vol. 2 The Best of Operetta, Vol. 1 Lehár: Waltzes The Only Operetta Album You'll Ever Need! Great Recordings Of The Century - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Sings Operetta / Ackermann ASIN: B0000014CH Release Date: 1997-02-04

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Auftrittslied Mariza
3. Wie Mein Ahn'l Zwanig Jhar'
4. Komm Zigany
5. Liebe, Du Himmel Auf Erden
6. Klange Der Heimat
7. Trinke, Liebchen! Trinke Schnell!
8. Gruss Mir Die SuBen
9. Mein Herr Marquis
10. Ich Liebe Dich!
11. Speil' Ich Die Unschuld Vom Lande
12. Zwei Herzen Im Dreivierteltakt
13. Du Sollst Der Kaiser Meiner Seele Sein
14. Lagunenwalzer
15. Adieu, Mein Kleiner Gardeoffizier

Customer Reviews:

Delightful Hungarian voices, very romantic record.......2007-01-09

I loved the romantic Hungarian voices in this record, and the quality of the recording was excellent

A Must For Operetta Lovers.......2006-11-04

This is the third volume of a trio of CDs containing songs and melodies from some of the most popular operettas from famous composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The operetta had its roots in Vienna, where it was brought to popular recognition by such musical giants as Johann Strauß, Jr.; Franz Lehár; and Emerich (Imre) Kálmán. The three volumes of The Best of Operetta, available through Amazon.com, contain some of the most beloved melodies by these great composers, plus works of Robert Stolz and Carl Zeller. No operetta collection would be complete without all three of these volumes. Operetta lovers will recognize such works as Die Fledermaus, Gräfin Mariza, The Merry Widow, The Land of Smiles, The Gypsy Baron, and others which are found in the three volumes of The Best of Operetta.

Volume 3, which is the subject of this review, contains 14 beloved operetta melodies from the pens of Johann Strauß, Franz Lehár and Emerich Kálmán, interpreted by the magnificent voices of sopranos Ingrid Kertesi and Zsuzsa Csonka and tenor János Berkes and accompanied by the Hungarian Operetta Orchestra under the baton of László Kovács.

All three volumes are accompanied by a booklet with bountiful information about the operetta in general, the composers represented in these CDs, and the songs contained in each volume. You will find the English translations very helpful.

A knowledge of German is not required to appreciate the beautiful music contained in these three volumes. You will enjoy the fine operatic voices that interpret such songs as The Voices of Spring and Gern hab' ich die Frau'n geküßt, as well as the catchy melodies of Ob blond, ob braun and Komm mit nach Varasdin. And you can't help but be deeply moved by the haunting melodies of Franz Lehár's Wolgalied and Kálmán 's Komm Zigany.

If you have not yet done so, now is the time to purchase these three volumes of operatic masterpieces which you can enjoy for many long hours of relaxing entertainment. And remember: If there are music lovers on your Christmas list, this is the perfect gift for them!

Wunderbar!.......2000-02-20

A superlative collection of music & song for any lover of Viennese music. It includes the words to many songs that people hum, but these songs are even more wonderful if you know the marvelous words! They are clever, sentimental, and delicious! They're also in the original German and in good English translations. We bought our copy of Volume III in Vienna a few weeks ago and were delighted to find that Volumes I and II are available from Amazon.com for a song--so we've just ordered them! The performances by young artists and the recordings match the great content!

Average customer rating: Too bad we don't have the option of 10 stars.... The greatest lyric tenor of the recorded era. Thrilling lyricism German bel canto indeed

Fritz Wunderlich: Great German Tenor Fritz Wunderlich Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Very Best of Schumann: Dichterliebe / Wunderlich, Giesen The Magic of Wunderlich [Includes Bonus DVD] Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin, 3 Lieder / Fritz Wunderlich The Art of Fritz Wunderlich ASIN: B000002S0N Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Don Giovanni: Folget der Heissgeliebten, Act II
2. Don Giovanni: Welch ein graunvolles Bild, Act I
3. Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Konstanze, Dich wiederzusehen
4. Xerxes: Ombra mai fu, Act I
5. Die Weisse Dame: Komm', o holde Dame, Act II
6. Der Liebestrank: Welche Huld und welche Reize, Act I
7. Der Wildschutz: Bleiben soll ich - aus dem Parke erklingen die lieblichen Tone, Act II
8. Der Wildschutz: Ihr Weib? - Mein teures Weib!, Act II
9. Der Barbier von Bagdad: So leb' ich noch - Vor deinem Fenster die Blumen, Act I
10. Martha: Wie das schnattert, wie das plappert, Act I
11. Die Lustigen Weiber Von Windsor Act 2: Fenton! - Mein Madchen, Act II
12. Manon: Ich schloss die Augen, Act II
13. Mignon: Leb' wohl, Mignon, Act II
14. Mignon: Wo bin ich? - Wie strahlt das Gluck auf mich hernieder, Act III

Tracks:

1. Die Verkaufte Braut: Komm', mein Sohnchen, auf ein Wort, Act II
2. Die Verkaufte Braut: So find' ich dich, Feinsliebchen, hier-Mien lieber Schatz, nun aufgepasst, Act II
3. Eugen Onegin: Wohin bist du Entschwunden, Act II
4. Eugen Onegin: Mein Feind! Mein Feind! Wie konnte es geschehen, Act II
5. Pique Dame: Voll Unruh' ist mein Sehnen- Ich muss Sie sprechen, ich Beschwore Sie, Act I
6. Der Evangelimann: Selig sind, die Verfolgung leiden, Act II
7. Rigoletto: Freundlich blick' ich, Act I
8. Rigoletto: O wie so trugerisch, Act II
9. La Boheme: O du sussestes Madchen, Act I
10. La Boheme: In einem Wagen? - Ach, Geliebte, nie kehrst du mir wieder, Act I
11. Madame Butterfly: Ja, es ward Abend - Madchen, in deinen Augen liegt ein Zauber, Act I
12. Madame Butterfly: Leb wohl, Mein Blutenreich, Act III

Tracks:

1. Eine Nacht In Venedig: Ach, wie so herrlich zu schau'n, Act III
2. Eine Nacht In Venedig: Willommen, meine Freunde - Annina! Caramello, Act I
3. Eine Nacht In Venedig: Komm' in die Gondel, Act I
4. Der Bettelstudent: Durch diesen Kuss sei unser Bund geweiht, Act II
5. Giuditta: Frueunde , das Leben ist Lebenswert, Act I
6. Der Zarewitsch: Hab' nur dich allien, Act II
7. Das Land des Lachelns: Von Apfelbluten einen Kranz, Act I
8. Der Zarewitsch: Madel, wonniges Madel- Willst du?- Kosende Wellen- Warum hat jeder Fruhling, ach, nur einen Mai, Act III
9. Grafin Mariza: Wenn es Abend wird- Gruss mir mein Wien, Act I
10. Grafin Mariza: Auch ich war einst ein feiner Csardaskavalier - Komm, Zigany, Act I
11. Der Fidele Bauer: Kleinen Kindern und auch sussen kleinen Frauen- O frag' mich nicht' mein susser Schatz, Act II
12. Die Rose Von Stambul: Man sagt uns nach - O Rose von Stambul, Act I
13. Die Rose Von Stambul: Willst du an die Welt vergessen - Ein Walzer muss es sein, Act II
14. Die Rose Von Stambul: Ihr stillen, sussen Frau'n, Act II
15. Die Rose Von Stambul: Zwei Augen, die wollen mir nicht aus dem sinn, Act III
16. Die Rose Von Stambul: Wenn sich ein Madchen stolz dir zeigt - O Rose von Stambul, Act III
17. Der Rattenfanger
18. Zwei dunkle Augen

Customer Reviews:

Too bad we don't have the option of 10 stars...........2006-05-24

I just finished again listening to this CD that I've had for maybe fifteen years. I most often prefer complete operas, but of course those are not always available. For me, Fritz Wunderlich can do not wrong, although a very knowledgeable friend of mind objects to his German. I think his German is top drawer, but it's not my native language.

Il mio tesoro... has never been high on my list of arias, but when Wunderlich sings it as Folget der Heiffgeliebten... it took me many hearings before I stopped crying at the first two notes. Tearing is one thing, crying is a bit silly, but there it is.

His exquisite singing is only once slightly under pitch (I really don't care; I only remember it). Moreover, he has friends on this CD -- Grummer, Lorengar, Prey, Frick...

I think I have everything he recorded that appears on CD and I also have a DVD of the Barber -- in German, of course. My only discomfort is with Koeth who is a good singer, but of course a lyric and not a mezzo or even close to one.

The greatest lyric tenor of the recorded era........2002-07-24

Fritz Wunderlich had it all -- an incredibly beautiful voice and the artistry to use it with drama or tenderness, as the music called for. He also had genuine emotional and musical integrity. He was almost certainly the greatest lyric tenor of the recorded era. Regretably, he died in an accident in his mid 30s. But, although his recorded career was short, he left a surprisingly large legacy of outstanding recordings, many of which are included in this 3-CD set. Some people may be put off because Wunderlich sang famous Italian, French, and Russian arias in German. PLEASE don't let that keep you from acquiring these recordings. When you hear Wunderlich sing, the language in which he is singing will seem inconsequential. Only the incredible beauty and artistry of his singing will matter. This man was special and so is this collection.

Thrilling lyricism.......2001-10-10

Fritz who? You may well ask, for the great Fritz Wunderlich died before he'd ever achieved true international stardom. But to my ears, at least, he possessed the most beautiful lyric tenor voice on record. He had it all - superb musicality, power, warmth, and a gorgeous and immediately recognisable timbre. He could also be exciting when he wanted to, as his tour de force performance of Granada (available elsewhere) thrillingly proves. Wunderlich's death in 1966 - a few days short of his 36th birthday - deprived music lovers of a fantastic talent.



This 3CD set reinforces that loss. Among the many highlights included here is an unforgettable Folget der Heissgeliebten (Il Mio Tesoro) from Don Giovanni. It matters not a jot that Wunderlich is singing in German rather than Italian. He knew how to overcome the relative harshness of the German language with his poetic phrasing and honeyed diction. Here his breath control is amazing, and his passion transforms the character of Don Ottavio from a one-dimensional fop into a red-blooded hero. Tremendous stuff.



But for me his greatest achievement is his rendition of the aria Komm, O Holde Dame from Boieldieu's La Dame Blanche, featured on Disc One. Play this first, and you'll be entranced by the beauty of Wunderlich's faultless legato, then thrilled by the intensity and energy of the conclusion. (Admirers of Mario Lanza will note how similar Wunderlich sounds here when he reaches for the high notes.)



Showcasing Wunderlich's achievements in both opera and operetta, this set is the perfect introduction to one of the greatest tenors of them all. If you enjoy this, I'd also recommend his Deutsche Gramophon 5-CD set (simply entitled "Fritz Wunderlich"), which includes a sublime Pearlfishers Duet with Herman Prey and the aforementioned Granada.

German bel canto indeed.......1999-06-13

This three CD set of Wunderlich is a gem. It features one of the most beautiful pure lyric tenor voices of the century at its absolute best. Though Wunderlich sings all the arias, including the Italian and French ones, in German, his innate musical understanding of the composers and the pieces conveys a musical and emotional authenticity rarely matched in other recordings. Listening to these arias, one can understand why Wunderlich's singing is described as "German bel canto": Wunderlich combines the German fine sense of musicianship, musical intelligence, and style with the Italian attributes of purity and evenness of timbre, open throated singing and excuisite legato phrasing. Just listen to the perfect rendition of "Komm holde dame" in the first CD, with its effortless, floating high notes and even bel canto style singing. Compare this with Wunderlich's interpretation of Pinkerton in the duet and aria from Butterfly, with its perfect diction and phrasing, singing that displays a complete understanding of Puccini's melodic line. And, for sheer joy and delight, to feel good about yourself and humanity, listen to the operetta arias of the third CD. This is the greatest recording of operetta arias in the world. Wunderlich loved to sing these songs and brought an enthusiam and flair to these arias that is simply infectious for the listener. If you've never heard Wunderlich, this is your golden opportunity to acquient yourself with one of the greatest voices of the century.

Average customer rating: VIENNAFEST A FEAST FOR THE EARS!

Viennafest Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lehár: Waltzes The Best of Operetta, Vol. 2 The Best of Operetta, Vol. 3 The Best of Operetta, Vol. 1 Ein Straussfest II ASIN: B00004ZDQ8 Release Date: 2000-10-24

Tracks:

1. Radetzky March
2. The Gypsy Baron
3. Jager Polka
4. Fruhlingsstimmen Walzer
5. Nachtigall Polka
6. Studenten Polka
7. Gold And Silver Waltzes
8. Im Sturmschritt, Polka Schnell
9. Mit Dampf, Polka Schnell
10. The Merry Widow
11. Countess Mariza
12. Hofball-Tanze Walzer
13. Walzertraume
14. Zwei Herzen Im Dreivierteltakt
15. Die Fledermaus
16. Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein

Customer Reviews:

VIENNAFEST A FEAST FOR THE EARS!.......2000-11-07

Erich Kunzel is the baton and the heart of the Cincinnati Pops. I am fortunate enough to live in the Cincinnati area and have seen and heard the Pops in person. It is an awesome experience. However, if you cannot get to Cincinnati or to one of his on-tour performances, the Telarc CDs are as close to live as you can get! Viennafest is no exception. The care that is so evident on every Cincinnati Pops release is meticulous. The waltzes and marches are melodious and true to the theme of the CD. I eagerly await the release of each Erich Kunzel CD--BRAVO!

Meditation Music:

1. Grammy Nominees 2005
2. Greatest Hits: My Prerogative
3. Hans Knappertsbusch Conducts, 1936-43
4. Hard-To-Find 45s on CD 8: 70s Pop Classics
5. Italian Opera Arias
6. Jan Peerce-The Late Toscanini's American Tenor
7. José Carreras singt Schubert, Liszt, Wagner
8. Justified
9. La fille du régiment / Gruberova, van der Walt, Laghezza, Fourcade, Castel
10. Let Go [Enhanced]

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

All Harm Ends Here

Mozart: Symphonies KV 114, 134, 201

Mendelssohn: The Three Quartets, Op. 44

Music: Ep Ep

Morning Side of Love, Vol. 2

Nine O'Clock Drop [Import]

Mort Shuman [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Replicas (Reis) [Original recording remastered]

Jaklin

Mozart: Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 [Hybrid SACD with CD-ROM track of Mozart's Original Manuscript]

Memorial V.2 [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Latin Kings: Latin Rap Coalition (Bonus DVD) [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Mas Explosiones Nortenas

J.C. Bach: Complete Works for Piano Four Hands

Midnight Mama