Richard Wagner: Lohengrin – Höhpunkte der Oper

UPC: 22 21996-8

Product Details

Richard Wagner: Lohengrin – Höhpunkte der Oper features highlights from Wagner’s romantic opera Lohengrin, recorded in 1942. This historical recording includes performances by some of the finest opera artists of the time, including Franz Völker as Lohengrin, Maria Müller as Elsa, and Margarete Klose as Ortrud. The work is performed by the Choir and Orchestra of the Staatsoper Berlin, conducted by Robert Heger. This 2LP set offers a dramatic and captivating glimpse into Wagner’s masterpiece, with key moments from the opera’s three acts.

• Format: Vinyl, 2LP 
• Genre: Classical, Opera 
• Speed: 33 1/3 RPM 
• Stereo: Yes 
• Catalog Number: 22 21996-8

Overview

Lohengrin is one of Richard Wagner’s most celebrated operas, known for its rich melodies, intricate orchestration, and dramatic themes. This historical 1942 recording presents key scenes from the opera, including performances of Lohengrin’s entrance and the famous “Bridal Chorus.” With a stellar cast and the Orchestra of the Staatsoper Berlin conducted by Robert Heger, this release provides an immersive and authentic rendition of Wagner’s work from an era that is treasured by opera enthusiasts.

Track Listing

• Side 1

  1. Hört! Grafen, Edle, Freie von Brabant!
  2. Gott grüß Euch, liebe Männer von Brabant!
  3. Dank König Dir, daß Du zu richten kamst
  4. Nun füh'r ich Klage wider Elsa (Act 3, Scene King Heinrich, Friedrich, Heerrufer, and Chorus)

• Side 2

  1. Vorspiel.../Treulich geführt ziehet dahin (Brautlied)
  2. Das süße Lied verhallt
  3. Höchstes Vertrauen hast Du mir schon zu danken (Scene Lohengrin, Elsa, and Chorus, Act 3)

• Side 3

  1. Nun sei bedankt, mein lieber Schwan! (Scene Lohengrin, King Heinrich, Elsa, and Chorus, Act 3)
  2. Habt Dank, ihr Edlen von Brabant/In fernem Land (Gralserzählung)
  3. Mein lieber Schwan/Finale der Oper (Scene King Heinrich, Lohengrin, Elsa, Ortrud, and Chorus, Act 3)

• Side 4

  1. Du wilde Seherin (Scene Friedrich/Ortrud, Act 2)
  2. Euch Lüften, die mein Klagen (Scene Elsa, Ortrud, and Friedrich, Act 2)

Product Features

• Artist: Franz Völker (Lohengrin), Maria Müller (Elsa), Margarete Klose (Ortrud), Jaro Prohaska (Friedrich von Telramund)
• Orchestra: Choir and Orchestra of the Staatsoper Berlin
• Conductor: Robert Heger
• Format: Vinyl, 2LP
• Speed: 33 1/3 RPM
• Stereo: Yes
• Catalog Number: 22 21996-8

Publishers

• Orchestra: Choir and Orchestra of the Staatsoper Berlin
• Conductor: Robert Heger
• Catalog Number: 22 21996-8

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