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« This magnificent 1956 recording, conducted with genius by Karajan and with a cast such as dreams are made of, has an unparalleled status and is unlikely to be challenged for many a year. » Gramophone
« This remastering comes from the original analogue tapes and has been transferred at high resolution digital quality to capture the very best sound from the tapes. In consultation with the original engineer Chris Parker, we have slightly adjusted the balance of the Trio (in Act 3) to reflect the quality of sound that was desired but not achieved at the time of recording. This recording was originally made as a mono recording by Douglas Larter, with a stereo test version engineered by Chris Parker. It is this stereo test version which has been used for this remastering. Despite the early experimental nature of this new ‘stereo’ technology, this recording is captured in astonishingly vivid sound and is a testament to the experience, understanding and skill of both the musicians and engineers of the time.» Simon Gibson, Remastering Engineer at Abbey Road Studios
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Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59 (Richard Strauss)
Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Erich Majkut, Tenor (Major-Domo) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Baron Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2001 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Baron Ochs) - Gerhard Unger & Erich Majkut (Tenors), Eberhard Wächter (Baritone), Harald Pröglhöf (Bass-Baritone), Footmen - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Baron Ochs) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Baron Ochs) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Erich Majkut, Tenor (Major-Domo of Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2001 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Baron Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Baron Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-Soprano (Octavian) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Soprano), Christa Ludwig (Mezzo-Soprano) & Kerstin Meyer (Mezzo-Soprano), Orphans - Anny Felbermayer, Soprano (Milliner) - Gerhard Unger, Tenor (Animal-seller) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Paul Kuen, Tenor (Valzacchi) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Nicolai Gedda, Tenor (Singer) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Harald Pröglhöf, Bass-Baritone (Attorney) - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor (Singer) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Paul Kuen, Tenor (Valzacchi) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Kerstin Meyer, Mezzo-soprano (Annina) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-Soprano (Octavian) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-Soprano (Octavian) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-Soprano (Octavian) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-Soprano (Octavian) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Soprano (Marschallin) - Gerhard Unger & Erich Majkut (Tenors), Eberhard Wächter (Baritone), Harald Pröglhöf (Bass-Baritone), Footmen - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Gerhard Unger, Tenor (Major-Domo of Faninal) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2001 Parlophone Records Limited
Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Philharmonia Chorus - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Gerhard Unger, Tenor (Major-Domo di Faninal) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2001 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Kerstin Meyer, Mezzo-soprano (Annina) - Paul Kuen, Tenor (Valzacchi) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Kerstin Meyer, Mezzo-soprano (Annina) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Philharmonia Chorus - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Teresa Stich-Randall, Soprano (Sophie) - Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Ljuba Welitsch, Soprano (Marianne) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Philharmonia Chorus - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Philharmonia Chorus - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Kerstin Meyer, Mezzo-soprano (Annina) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Kerstin Meyer, Mezzo-soprano (Annina) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Karl Friedrich, Tenor (Landlord) - Gerhard Unger & Erich Majkut (Tenors), Eberhard Wächter (Baritone), Franz Bierbach (Bass), Waiters - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Kerstin Meyer, Mezzo-soprano (Annina) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Karl Friedrich, Tenor (Landlord) - Gerhard Unger & Erich Majkut (Tenors), Eberhard Wächter (Baritone), Franz Bierbach (Bass), Waiters - Paul Kuen, Tenor (Valzacchi) - Children's Chorus from Loughton High School for Girls and Bancroft's School - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Franz Bierbach, Bass (Police Officer) - Paul Kuen, Tenor (Valzacchi) - Christa Ludwig, Mezzo-soprano (Octavian) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Karl Friedrich, Tenor (Landlord) - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Otto Edelmann, Bass-Baritone (Ochs) - Franz Bierbach, Bass (Police Officer) - Children's Chorus from Loughton High School for Girls and Bancroft's School - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Eberhard Wächter, Baritone (Faninal) - Philharmonia Chorus - Philharmonia Orchestra - Herbert Von Karajan, Conductor - Richard Strauss, Composer - Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, Lyricist - Walter Legge, Producer
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1957, 2017 Parlophone Records Limited
Albumbeschreibung
« This magnificent 1956 recording, conducted with genius by Karajan and with a cast such as dreams are made of, has an unparalleled status and is unlikely to be challenged for many a year. » Gramophone
« This remastering comes from the original analogue tapes and has been transferred at high resolution digital quality to capture the very best sound from the tapes. In consultation with the original engineer Chris Parker, we have slightly adjusted the balance of the Trio (in Act 3) to reflect the quality of sound that was desired but not achieved at the time of recording. This recording was originally made as a mono recording by Douglas Larter, with a stereo test version engineered by Chris Parker. It is this stereo test version which has been used for this remastering. Despite the early experimental nature of this new ‘stereo’ technology, this recording is captured in astonishingly vivid sound and is a testament to the experience, understanding and skill of both the musicians and engineers of the time.» Simon Gibson, Remastering Engineer at Abbey Road Studios
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 62 track(s)
- Total length: 03:10:51
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Herbert von Karajan
- Composer: Richard Strauss
- Label: Warner Classics
- Area: Allemagne
- Genre: Klassiek Opera
- Period: Post-romantic Music
- Collection: Legendary Opera Recordings
© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company^.
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