Description

Franz Lehár: Der Zarewitsch / LP

LC 0233

Product Details

Label: Edison
Catalog Number: 10 157-29 020/21
Format: Vinyl (LP)
Country: Germany
Year: Unknown
Genre: Operetta, Classical

Overview

This full recording of Der Zarewitsch, composed by Franz Lehár, is a grand operetta based on the play by Zapolska-Scharlitt. Featuring an impressive cast including Nicolai Gedda (tenor), Rita Streich (soprano), and Harry Friedauer (tenor), the album brings Lehár’s iconic operetta to life with rich orchestral arrangements and an all-star vocal ensemble. The recording also features contributions from the Chorus of the Bavarian State Opera, Munich, the Balalaika-Ensemble Tschaika, and the Symphony Orchestra Graunke, all under the direction of Willy Mattes.

Der Zarewitsch is a blend of romance, intrigue, and comedy, set against the backdrop of Russian nobility. With a libretto by Bela Jenbach and Heinz Reichert, the story is woven around the intrigues of royal family members, featuring an array of rich characters and emotional depth. This recording preserves the exuberant energy and charm of the original stage performance, offering an essential collection for lovers of operetta.

Track Listing:

Side One

Overture
Act I: Scenes of the Grand Duke
Act I: The Grand Duke’s Family
Act II: Sonja’s Aria
Act II: A Conversation Between Iwan and Sonja

Side Two

Act III: The Prince’s Aria
Act III: The Grand Duke's Plea
Act III: The Final Scene
End Title: "Der Zarewitsch" (Finale)

Key Credits:

Composer: Franz Lehár
Libretto: Bela Jenbach & Heinz Reichert
Conductor: Willy Mattes
Orchestra: Symphony Orchestra Graunke
Chorus: Chorus of the Bavarian State Opera, Munich
Balalaika Ensemble: Tschaika
Artists: Nicolai Gedda (Tenor), Rita Streich (Soprano), Harry Friedauer (Tenor), Ursula Reichart (Soprano), Hans Söhnker, Anton Reimer, Gisela Litz, Gisela Schunk, Helga Tölle, Heidi Fischer
Producer: Helmut Storjohann
Recording Location: Unknown
Director: Gisela Schunk
Art Direction: Anct Bohater & Wolfgang Gülich