Annotation

Original Sound recording made in 1957 by EMI Records
Digitally remastered in 1987 by EMI Records
Doubtless the same performance as this, but with different track division.

EMI CDS 7 49354 2 represents the three disc boxed set.
EMI CDC 7 49355 2, CDC 7 49356 2 and CDC 7 49357 2 represent the individual discs.

Annotation last modified on 2014-03-11 19:10 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. Einleitung
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. Einleitung (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss0:39
2Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Ein ernster Tag, ein grosser Tag" (Faninal, Marianne, Haushofmeister)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
baritone vocals:
Eberhard Wächter (baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
tenor vocals:
Gerhard Unger (tenor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Ein ernster Tag, ein grosser Tag" (Faninal, Marianne, Haushofmeister) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss1:09
3Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "In dieser feierlichen Stunde der Prüfung" (Sophie, Marianne, Drei Läufer)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22) and Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "In dieser feierlichen Stunde der Prüfung" (Sophie, Marianne, Drei Läufer) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss3:43
4Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren" (Octavian, Sophie)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren" (Octavian, Sophie) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss7:20
5Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Ich kenn' ihn schon recht wohl" (Sophie, Octavian)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Ich kenn' ihn schon recht wohl" (Sophie, Octavian) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss4:02
6Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Jetzt aber kommt mein Herr Zukünftiger" (Sophie, Faninal, Baron, Octavian, Marianne)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
baritone vocals:
Eberhard Wächter (baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22) and Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Jetzt aber kommt mein Herr Zukünftiger" (Sophie, Faninal, Baron, Octavian, Marianne) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss3:00
7Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Brav, Faninal, er weiss, was sich gehört" (Baron, Octavian, Sophie, Faninal, Marianne)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
baritone vocals:
Eberhard Wächter (baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22) and Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Brav, Faninal, er weiss, was sich gehört" (Baron, Octavian, Sophie, Faninal, Marianne) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier: Akt II. "Belieben jetzt vielleicht ... ist ein alter Tokaier" (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer)
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss4:30
8Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Wird kommen über Nacht" (Baron, Octavian, Marianne, Faninal)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
baritone vocals:
Eberhard Wächter (baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Wird kommen über Nacht" (Baron, Octavian, Marianne, Faninal) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss2:09
9Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Hab' nichts dawider" (Baron, Octavian, Sophie, Faninals Haushofmeister, Marianne)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22) and Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
tenor vocals:
Gerhard Unger (tenor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Hab' nichts dawider" (Baron, Octavian, Sophie, Faninals Haushofmeister, Marianne) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss3:46
10Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Was sie ist … mit ihren Augen voll Tränen" (Octavian, Sophie)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Was sie ist … mit ihren Augen voll Tränen" (Octavian, Sophie) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss3:41
11Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Herr Baron von Lerchenau!" (Valzacchi, Annina, Baron, Sophie, Octavian, Die Lerchenauschen, Faninals Dienerschaft, Marianne, Faninal)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
alto vocals:
Kerstin Meyer (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
baritone vocals:
Eberhard Wächter (baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22) and Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
tenor vocals:
Paul Kuën (tenor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Herr Baron von Lerchenau!" (Valzacchi, Annina, Baron, Sophie, Octavian, Die Lerchenauschen, Faninals Dienerschaft, Marianne, Faninal) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss7:44
12Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Er muss mich pardonieren" (Octavian, Faninal, Sophie, Marianne, Baron)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
baritone vocals:
Eberhard Wächter (baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
soprano vocals:
Teresa Stich‐Randall (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22) and Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Er muss mich pardonieren" (Octavian, Faninal, Sophie, Marianne, Baron) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss6:32
13Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Da lieg' ich!" (Baron, Die Lerchenauschen, Annina)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
alto vocals:
Kerstin Meyer (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Da lieg' ich!" (Baron, Die Lerchenauschen, Annina) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss6:38
14Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Aufzug II. "Da" … "Herr Cavalier" (Baron, Annina)
engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
alto vocals:
Kerstin Meyer (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
bass vocals:
Otto Edelmann (austrian bass-baritone) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
recording of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II. "Da" … "Herr Cavalier" (Baron, Annina) (from 1956-12-10 until 1956-12-22)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (from 1909 until 1910)
librettist:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
part of:
Der Rosenkavalier, op. 59: Akt II
Richard Strauss4:49
3CD

Credits

Release

mastering:Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
chorus master:Wilhelm Pitz (chorus master)
choir vocals:Bancroft's School Choir
Loughton High School for Girls
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977)