Description

Franz Lehár – Lieder Vol. 2 CD

Name: Franz Lehár – Lieder Vol. 2 CD
Brand: CPO
SKU: 761203934928
Price: 99 USD
Availability: InStock

Performed by Brigitte Lindner · Christian Elsner · Cord Garben

UPC: 761203934928

MPN: cpo 999 349-2

Brand Name: cpo

Overview

Best known for his glittering operettas, Franz Lehár (1870–1948) also composed a wealth of songs (Lieder) that reveal his gift for melody in a more intimate setting. Lieder Vol. 2 continues the rediscovery of these rarely performed works, presenting a collection of romantic, playful, and tender songs, each infused with Lehár’s unmistakable Viennese charm.

This recording features soprano Brigitte Lindner and tenor Christian Elsner, accompanied by pianist Cord Garben, in a vibrant program that highlights Lehár’s lyrical versatility.

Product Features

Format: 1 Audio CD
Works: Lieder Vol. 2 – 16 songs by Franz Lehár
Duration: 58:56
Performers:
Label: cpo (in co-production with Süddeutscher Rundfunk)
- Brigitte Lindner, soprano
- Christian Elsner, tenor
- Cord Garben, piano
Country of Origin: Germany
Sound: DDD Digital

Track Highlights

Dir sing ich mein Lied – A heartfelt declaration of love
Die Näherin – A delicate song of everyday intimacy
Ich hol dir vom Himmel das Blau – Romantic promise in song
Komm, die Nacht gehört der Sünde – A playful, seductive cabaret-style Lied
Nachtlichter-Marsch – A rare glimpse of Lehár’s humorous side in song form

Interesting Facts

Many of Lehár’s songs have been overshadowed by his operettas, yet they offer a direct look at his melodic genius in a personal, intimate form.
Pianist Cord Garben is renowned for his work as both a performer and producer, ensuring interpretive depth and recording excellence.
This CD is part of cpo’s ongoing series to record and preserve overlooked repertoire of the Viennese operetta tradition.

Publishers

℗ 1998 cpo. Co-Production: Süddeutscher Rundfunk / cpo. Recording: January 1996, Kammermusikstudio. Recording Supervisors: Michael Sandner, Wolfgang Rothe. Recording Engineer: Wolfgang Rein. Editing: Irmgard Bauer. Publisher: Glockenverlag. Executive Producers: Burkhard Schmilgun, Guido Barth-Purrmann. Cover Painting: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, A Coign of Vantage (1895, private collection). Design: Olaf Rothe.