Jacques Offenbach: Coscoletto (ou Le Lazzarone) — Complete 2CD German Recording

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408601210
• Product Type: 2CD Audio Set
• Format: Digital Digital Disc [DDD]
• Duration: Approximately 81 minutes (1 hour 21 minutes)
• Language: German (Complete opera in German)
• Genre: Opéra Comique (Comic Opera) in two acts
• Libretto: Charles Nuitter & Étienne Tréfeu (German translation by Julius Hopp)
• Adaptation: Günther Obst

• Performers:

  Ensemble: Collegium Cantandi Bonn
  • Mojca Erdmann (Coscoletto, Lazzarone)
  • Yoo-Chang Nah (Frangipani, Makkaronihändler)
  • Mechthild Georg (Mariana, his wife)
  • Thomas Dewald (Polycarp, Darmsaitenfabrikant)
  • Anke Hoffmann (Delfina, flower seller)
  • Henner Leyhe (Arsenico, apothecary)
  • Angele Durand (Narrator)
• Orchestra: WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln
• Conductor: Helmuth Froschauer
• Production: Made by WDR, Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln, 2001
• Catalog Number: CAPRICCIO 60 121
• Publisher: Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany (2005)
• Websites: www.capriccio.at | www.deltamusic.de

Overview

Jacques Offenbach’s Coscoletto (also known as Le Lazzarone) is a lively and witty opéra comique in two acts, celebrated for its charming melodies and engaging narrative. This complete recording is performed entirely in German, offering an immersive experience of Offenbach’s sparkling score and humorous libretto, originally penned by Charles Nuitter and Étienne Tréfeu and translated by Julius Hopp.

Under the skillful direction of Helmuth Froschauer, the WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln and Collegium Cantandi Bonn bring the vibrant characters and comic situations to life. The distinguished soloists, including Mojca Erdmann as Coscoletto and Yoo-Chang Nah as Frangipani, deliver compelling and nuanced performances.

This 2CD set, produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln in 2001 and issued by Capriccio in 2005, is an excellent addition for collectors and fans of classic French opera presented in the German language.

Product Features

• Format: 2 Audio CDs
• Language: German (complete opera)
• Duration: Approximately 81 minutes
• Genre: Opéra comique — comic opera with spoken dialogue replaced or adapted as sung or narrated text
• Libretto: By Charles Nuitter and Étienne Tréfeu, translated into German by Julius Hopp
• Adaptation: By Günther Obst
• Orchestra & Choir: WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln and Collegium Cantandi Bonn
• Conductor: Helmuth Froschauer
• Production: A WDR production, digitally recorded [DDD]

Interesting Facts

• Composer: Jacques Offenbach (1819–1880), a master of operetta and opéra comique, known for his witty and light-hearted style.
• Libretto Origin: The opera’s text was originally French, translated into German to reach a broader German-speaking audience while preserving the humor and charm.
• Narrative Style: The presence of a narrator (Angele Durand) adds an engaging storytelling element, enhancing the dramatic flow.
• Ensemble Excellence: Collegium Cantandi Bonn, known for historically informed performances, complements the orchestra with vocal clarity and precision.
• Conductor: Helmuth Froschauer, noted for his expertise in both opera and choral music, leads a finely balanced and spirited performance.

Track Listing

(Detailed track listing available in enclosed booklet)

Publishers

Produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR), 2001 Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany (2005) Capriccio Digital Release, Catalog Number 60 121

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