Composer(s): Strauss II, Johann
Label: Naxos Historical
Series: Great Opera Recordings
Genre: Operetta; Orchestral
Period: 20th Century; Romantic
Catalogue No: 8.111036-37
Barcode: 747313303625
Distribution Note(s):
Not available in the United States, Australia and Singapore due to possible copyright restrictions
Release Date: 04/2006

STRAUSS II, J.: Die Fledermaus (The Bat) (Schwarzkopf, Gedda, Karajan) (1955)

This classic 1955 recording brings together some of the greatest vocal talent of the 20th century, headed by the incomparable Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Nicolai Gedda. Johann Strauss’ most popular stage work, now recognised as one of the finest of all operettas, can rarely have received such a uniformly inspired interpretation by soloists, orchestra and conductor. This re-issue is enhanced by a captivating selection of historical recordings from the interwar years, which includes Richard Tauber as both singer and conductor.

Tracklist

Disc 1
Strauss II, Johann
Haffner, Carl - Lyricist
Genée, Richard - Lyricist
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Majkut, Erich (tenor)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Böheim, Franz (narrator)
1Act I: Overture07:52
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
2Act I: Taubchen, das entflattert ist (Alfred)01:13
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
3Act I: Ha-Ha-Ha! Da schreibt meine Schwester Ida (Adele, Alfred)02:21
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
4Act I: Dialog: Ich muss mir fur heute Abend Ausgang erschwindeln! (Adele, Rosalinde)00:43
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
5Act I: Ach, ich darf nicht hin zu dir! (Adele, Rosalinde)00:57
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
6Act I: Dialog: Wie glucklich die alte Tante ist, eine so liebevolle Nichte zu haben (Rosalinde, Alfred, Eisenstein)01:53
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
7Act I: Nein, mit solchen Advokaten (Eisenstein, Rosalinde, Blind)01:17
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Majkut, Erich (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
8Act I: Beruh’ge endlich diese Wut (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Blind)01:34
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Majkut, Erich (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
9Act I: Rekurrieren – Appellieren (Blind, Eisenstein, Rosalinde)01:02
Majkut, Erich (tenor)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
10Act I: Dialog - Also, noch verscharft die Strafe? (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Blind, Falke)01:39
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Majkut, Erich (tenor)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
11Act I: Komm mit mir zum Souper (Falke, Eisenstein)03:10
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
12Act I: Dialog: Ja, was ist denn los? Ihr tanzt und singt? (Rosalinde, Falke, Eisenstein)01:31
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
13Act I: So muss allein ich bleiben (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Adele)04:03
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
14Act I: Dialog: Er weint und tanzt zugleich (Rosalinde, Alfred)00:34
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
15Act I: Trinke, Liebchen, trinke schnell (Alfred, Rosalinde, Frank)05:34
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
16Act I: Mein Herr, was dachten Sie von mir (Rosalinde, Alfred, Frank)02:32
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
17Act I: Nein, nein, ich zweifle gar nicht mehr (Frank, Rosalinde, Alfred)03:03
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
18Act II: Ein Souper heut’ uns winkt (Chorus)01:38
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
19Act II: Dialog: Amusement! Amusement! (Orlofsky, Falke, Ida, Adele, Eisenstein)02:22
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
20Act II: Ich lade gern mir Gaste ein (Orlofsky, Eisenstein)02:49
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
21Act II: Dialog: Das sind allerdings nationale Eigentumlichkeiten (Eisenstein, Orlofsky, Ida, Adele, Falke)00:47
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
22Act II: Ach, meine Herren und Damen (Orlofsky, Falke, Chorus, Adele, Eisenstein)00:58
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
23Act II: Mein Herr Marquis (Adele, Chorus)03:14
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
24Act II: Dialog: Na, Herr Marquis (Ida, Falke, Orflofsky, Frank, Eisenstein)01:07
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
25Act II: Wie fliehen schnell die Stunden fort (Chorus)00:22
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
26Act II: Dialog: Es ist also wirklich wahr (Rosalinde, Falke, Eisenstein)01:26
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
27Act II: Dieser Anstand, so manierlich (Eisenstein, Rosalinde)05:01
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
28Act II: Dialog: Haha, lieber Marquis (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Ida, Chorus, Orlofsky)00:41
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
29Act II: Klange der Heimat (Rosalinde)04:38
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
30Act II: Dialog: Ausgezeichnet, bravo! (Orlofsky, Eisenstein, Ida, Chorus, Falke)01:43
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
31Act II: Im Feuerstrom der Reben (Orlofsky, Chorus, Adele, Eisenstein)02:09
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
32Act II: Herr Chevalier, ich grusse Sie!... (Eisenstein, Frank, Falke, Rosalinde, Adele, Chorus, Orlofsky)05:02
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
33Act II: Genug, damit, genug! (Orlofsky, Chorus, Eisenstein, Frank, Rosalinde, Adele, Ida)04:13
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
Disc 2
1Act III: Entr’acte01:01
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
2Act III: Dialog: Hallo, also das ist ein fideles Gefangnis! (Frosch, Alfred)02:49
Böheim, Franz (narrator)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
3Act III: Dialog: Hahaha, da bin ich wieder in meinem Palais (Frank)04:03
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
4Act III: Dialog: Ah, der Herr Direktor ist schon da! (Frosch, Frank, Adele, Ida)02:47
Böheim, Franz (narrator)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
5Act III: Spiel’ ich die Unschuld vom Lande (Adele)04:48
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
6Act III: Dialog: Bravo, ganz entzuckend! (Frank, Frosch, Ida, Eisenstein, Blind, Alfred, Rosalinde)04:03
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Böheim, Franz (narrator)
Martini, Luise (narrator)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Majkut, Erich (tenor)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
7Act III: Ich stehe voll Zagen (Rosalinde, Alfred, Eisenstein)06:04
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
8Act III: Da Sie alles wissen nun (Alfred, Eisenstein, Rosalinde)01:29
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
9Act III: Dialog: Du wagst es mir, Vorwurfe zu machen (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Alfred, Falke)00:42
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
10Act III: O Fledermaus! O Fledermaus! (Chorus, Eisenstein, Falke, Orlofsky, Adele, Alfred, Rosalinde, Frank)02:36
Gedda, Nicolai (tenor)
Kunz, Erich (baritone)
Christ, Rudolf (tenor)
Streich, Rita (soprano)
Krebs, Helmut (tenor)
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth (soprano)
Dönch, Karl (baritone)
Philharmonia Chorus (Choir)
Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra)
Karajan, Herbert von (Conductor)
Strauss II, Johann
Korngold, Erich Wolfgang - Arranger
Palace Theatre Orchestra (Orchestra)
Tauber, Richard (Conductor)
11Die Fledermaus, Act I: Overture (arr. E. Korngold)08:20
Palace Theatre Orchestra (Orchestra)
Tauber, Richard (Conductor)
Strauss II, Johann
Haffner, Carl - Lyricist
Genée, Richard - Lyricist
Lehmann, Lotte (soprano)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Weissmann, Frieder (Conductor)
12Die Fledermaus, Act I: Mein Herr, was dachten Sie von mir (Rosalinde)02:55
Lehmann, Lotte (soprano)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Weissmann, Frieder (Conductor)
Schumann, Elisabeth (soprano)
Studio orchestra (Orchestra)
Alwin, Karl (Conductor)
13Die Fledermaus, Act II: Mein Herr Marquis (Adele)03:21
Schumann, Elisabeth (soprano)
Studio orchestra (Orchestra)
Alwin, Karl (Conductor)
Schumann, Elisabeth (soprano)
Vienna State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Alwin, Karl (Conductor)
14Die Fledermaus, Act III: Spiel’ ich die Unschuld vom Lande (Adele)03:27
Schumann, Elisabeth (soprano)
Vienna State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Alwin, Karl (Conductor)
Ivogün, Maria (soprano)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Blech, Leo (Conductor)
15Die Fledermaus, Act II: Klange der Heimat (Rosalinda)04:15
Ivogün, Maria (soprano)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Blech, Leo (Conductor)
Tauber, Richard (tenor)
Lehmann, Lotte (soprano)
Branzell, Karin (mezzo-soprano)
Staegemann, Waldemar (baritone)
Merrem-Nikisch, Grete (mezzo-soprano)
Berlin State Opera Chorus (Choir)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Weissmann, Frieder (Conductor)
16Act II: Herr Chevalier, ich grüsse Sie!...Bruderlein, Bruderlein und Schwesterlein04:08
Tauber, Richard (tenor)
Lehmann, Lotte (soprano)
Branzell, Karin (mezzo-soprano)
Staegemann, Waldemar (baritone)
Merrem-Nikisch, Grete (mezzo-soprano)
Berlin State Opera Chorus (Choir)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Weissmann, Frieder (Conductor)
17Act II: Genug, damit, genug!03:48
Tauber, Richard (tenor)
Lehmann, Lotte (soprano)
Branzell, Karin (mezzo-soprano)
Staegemann, Waldemar (baritone)
Merrem-Nikisch, Grete (mezzo-soprano)
Berlin State Opera Chorus (Choir)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra)
Weissmann, Frieder (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 02:19:44