Der Rosenkavalier

~ Release by Richard Strauss; Schwarzkopf, Ludwig, Stich-Randall, Edelmann, Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Herbert von Karajan (see all versions of this release, 10 available)

Annotation

Cast:

Die Feldmarschallin: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Sopran)
Der Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau: Otto Edelmann (Baß)
Octavian: Christa Ludwig (Mezzosopran)
Herr von Faninal: Eberhard Wächter (Bariton)
Sophie: Teresa Stich-Randall (Sopran)
Marianne: Ljuba Welitsch (Sopran)
Valzacchi: Paul Kuen (Tenor)
Annina: Kerstin Meyer (Alt)
Ein Sänger: Nicolai Gedda (Tenor)
Ein Polizeikommissar: Franz Bierbach (Baß)
Der Haushofmeister bei der Feldmarschallin: Erich Majkut (Tenor)
Der Haushofmeister bei Faninal: Gerhard Unger (Tenor)
Ein Notar: Harald Pröglhöf (Bariton)
Ein Wirt: Karl Friedrich (Tenor)
Eine Modistin: Anny Felbermayer (Sopran)
Ein Tierhändler: Gerhard Unger (Tenor)
Drei Adelige Waisen: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig, Kerstin Mayer
Vier Lakaien der Marschallin: Gerhard Unger, Erich Majkut, Eberhard Wächter, Harald Pröglhöf
Vier Kellner: Gerhard Unger, Erich Majkut, Eberhard Wächter, Franz Bierbach

Recorded 10-15 and 17-22 Dec 1956, Kingsway Hall, London
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 represents specifically the 1st disc.
"EMI" CDC 7 49356 2 represents this specifically the 2nd disc.
EMI CDC 7 49357 2 represents this specifically the 3rd disc.

Annotation last modified on 2013-01-12 09:31 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
3▶CD

Credits

Release

engineer and mastering:Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
producer:Walter Legge (British classical producer)
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)
ASIN:UK: B000002RQ5 [info]