Description

Otto Nicolai – Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor

UPC: 2 YRA 1269 / STE 91265

Product Details:

Label: Electrola
Format: 2-LP Vinyl Set (Stereo)
Catalog Number: STE 91265
Secondary ID: ASDW 9123
Country: Germany
Genre: Classical

Overview

This complete recording of Otto Nicolai’s opera Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor (The Merry Wives of Windsor) presents a brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy into German Romantic opera, filled with charm, wit, and lyrical richness. Conducted by the esteemed Robert Heger, this performance features the Chor und Orchester der Bayerischen Staatsoper München and a distinguished cast of German operatic voices, including Fritz Wunderlich, Ruth-Margret Pütz, Gisela Litz, and Gottlob Frick. Nicolai’s composition combines elegant orchestration with vocal finesse, creating a vivid operatic portrayal of intrigue, humor, and spirited character interactions. This Electrola stereo release captures the energy and warmth of a truly classic interpretation.

Product Features

Complete opera recording of Otto Nicolai’s Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor
Performed by the Bavarian State Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Features celebrated voices of German opera: Fritz Wunderlich, Ruth-Margret Pütz, Gottlob Frick, and others
Conducted by renowned maestro Robert Heger
Issued in high-fidelity stereo sound by Electrola
Based on Shakespeare’s beloved comedic play

Key Credits

Composer: Otto Nicolai
Conductor: Robert Heger
Orchestra and Chorus: Bayerische Staatsoper München
Principal Cast:
- Fritz Wunderlich – Tenor
- Ruth-Margret Pütz – Soprano
- Gisela Litz – Mezzo-Soprano
- Gottlob Frick – Bass
- Keith Engen – Bass
- Edith Mathis – Soprano
- Ernst Gutstein – Baritone
- Carl Hoppe – Bass
- Friedrich Lenz – Tenor