Jacques Offenbach: Die Banditen (The Bandits / Les Brigands) CD — WDR Rundfunkchor & Rundfunkorchester Köln — Pinchas Steinberg

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408600909
• Product Type: Music CD
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 60090
• Recording Year: 1980 (Released 2002)

• Artists:

  Conductor: Pinchas Steinberg
  • Hubert Möhler (Falsacappa, Bandit Captain)
  • Eva Csapo (Fiorella, his daughter)
  • Jean van Ree (Fragoletto, young tenant)
  • Evelyn Künneke (Antonio, Prince’s Treasurer)
  • Martha Mödl (Duchess of Alcobacca)
  • WDR Rundfunkchor Köln
  • WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln
• Language: German (Sung in German, libretto by Ernst Dohm)
• Producer: Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR)
• Made in: Germany

Overview

This captivating Capriccio release features a vibrant recording of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta Die Banditen (The Bandits / Les Brigands), performed by the WDR Rundfunkchor and Rundfunkorchester Köln under the direction of Pinchas Steinberg. The operetta, originally by Meilhac and Halévy and translated into German by Ernst Dohm, is presented here without dialogues, highlighting Offenbach’s brilliant music in a compelling concert performance.

The cast includes notable soloists Hubert Möhler as the charismatic bandit captain Falsacappa, Eva Csapo as his daughter Fiorella, and Jean van Ree, Evelyn Künneke, and Martha Mödl in supporting roles. The recording captures the spirit and wit of Offenbach’s work with full orchestral color and choral richness, making this a prized addition for fans of 19th-century operetta.

Product Features

• Work: Die Banditen (The Bandits / Les Brigands), Operetta in three acts

• Principal Soloists:

  Ensembles: WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln
  • Hubert Möhler (Falsacappa)
  • Eva Csapo (Fiorella)
  • Jean van Ree (Fragoletto)
  • Evelyn Künneke (Antonio)
  • Martha Mödl (Duchess of Alcobacca)
• Conductor: Pinchas Steinberg
• Language: German (libretto by Ernst Dohm)
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 60090

Interesting Facts

• Dialogue-Free Performance: This recording focuses solely on the musical numbers, offering a continuous musical experience without spoken dialogue.
• Classic Operetta: Offenbach’s Die Banditen is celebrated for its lively melodies, satirical wit, and engaging characters.
• Distinguished Cast: Features acclaimed performers from the German operatic scene of the late 20th century.
• WDR Production: Recorded and produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln, known for high-quality classical music broadcasts.

Publishers

Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio Records. All rights reserved under catalog number 60090.

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