Description

Rita Streich - Arien aus den Opern: Die Zauberflöte, Der Freischütz, Der Barbier von Sevilla, Don Pasquale, Ein Maskenball, Rigoletto / Deutsche Grammophon LP 1957

LPE 17074

Product Features

Label: Deutsche Grammophon – LPE 17074
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: Germany
Released: 1957
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

Experience the enchanting voice of Rita Streich in this timeless Deutsche Grammophon LP from 1957. Rita Streich, renowned for her crystalline soprano and expressive performances, showcases her artistry through a selection of arias from beloved operas. This album captures Streich at the height of her career, interpreting roles from Mozart, Weber, Rossini, Donizetti, and Verdi with grace and nuance.

Interesting Facts

Rita Streich, celebrated for her purity of tone and remarkable vocal agility, was a prominent German soprano admired for her versatility in both operatic and concert repertoire.
This album features arias from operas such as Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, Weber's Der Freischütz, Rossini's Der Barbier von Sevilla, Donizetti's Don Pasquale, and Verdi's Ein Maskenball and Rigoletto, highlighting Streich's ability to embody diverse characters through her singing.

Tracklist

Side A:
- A1. O Zittre Nicht (Die Zauberflöte) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- A2. Kommt Ein Schlanker Brusch' Gegangen (Der Freischütz) - Carl Maria von Weber
- A3. Frag' Ich Mein Beklomm'nes Herz (Der Barbier von Sevilla) - Gioacchino Rossini
Side B:
- B1. Ach, Unter Allen Blicken / Auch Ich Versteh' Die Feine Kunst (Don Pasquale) - Gaetano Donizetti
- B2. Laßt Ab Mit Fragen (Ein Maskenball) - Giuseppe Verdi
- B3. Teurer Name, dessen Klang (Rigoletto) - Giuseppe Verdi

Key Credits

Soprano: Rita Streich
Conductor: Arthur Rother, Ferdinand Leitner, Ferenc Fricsay
Orchestra: RIAS Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Symphonie-Orchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks