Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Johann Strauss II's timeless operetta, "Die Fledermaus," released on February 1, 2015, under the Walhall Eternity Series label. This classical masterpiece spans a captivating 2 hours and 22 minutes, offering a delightful journey through the composer's most celebrated work.
"Die Fledermaus" is a whirlwind of waltzes, ensembles, and arias that bring to life a story of mistaken identities, love, and laughter. The album features the complete operetta, from the lively overture to the grand finale, "O Fledermaus, o Fledermaus." Each track is meticulously crafted, showcasing Strauss's unparalleled ability to blend humor, romance, and intricate musical compositions.
The operetta is divided into three acts, each filled with memorable melodies and engaging dialogues. The first act sets the stage with a series of musical numbers, including the charming duet "Komm mit mir zum Souper" and the humorous "Mein Herr, was dachten Sie von mir." The second act is a highlight, featuring the iconic "Im Feuerstrom der Reben" and the elegant "Fruhlingsstimmen" ballet, which adds a touch of grace and sophistication. The final act concludes the story with a series of emotional and musical climaxes, culminating in the joyous finale.
Johann Strauss II's "Die Fledermaus" is a testament to his genius and remains a beloved classic in the world of opera. This album is a must-listen for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre, offering a rich and rewarding experience that highlights the enduring appeal of Strauss's music.
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Tracks
Die Fledermaus: OvertureJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Charles Kullman, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: Taubchen, das entflattert ist (Alfred, Adele)Johann Strauss II, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Charles Kullman, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Charles Kullman, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: Nein, mit solchen Advokaten (Eisenstein, Rosalinde, Dr. Blind)Johann Strauss II, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Charles Kullman, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Charles Kullman, Richard Tucker, Nana Gollner, John Brownlee, Jack Gilford, Marguerite Piazza, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: Duet: Komm mit mir zum Souper (Falke, Eisenstein)Johann Strauss II, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Charles Kullman, Richard Tucker, Nana Gollner, John Brownlee, Jack Gilford, Marguerite Piazza, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Richard Tucker, Nana Gollner, John Brownlee, Jack Gilford, Marguerite Piazza, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: So muss allein ich bleiben (Rosalinde, Adele, Eisenstein)Johann Strauss II, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Charles Kullman, Richard Tucker, Nana Gollner, John Brownlee, Jack Gilford, Marguerite Piazza, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Richard Tucker, Nana Gollner, John Brownlee, Jack Gilford, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: Trinke, Liebchen, trinke schnell (Alfred, Rosalinde, Frank)Johann Strauss II, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Nana Gollner, Charles Kullman, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Marguerite Piazza, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Hugh Thompson, Nana Gollner, Blanche Thebom, Jack Gilford, Charles Kullman, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Richard Tucker, Marguerite Piazza, John Brownlee, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: Mein Herr, was dachten Sie von mir (Rosalinde, Frank, Alfred)Johann Strauss II, Patrice Munsel, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Nana Gollner, Blanche Thebom, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Charles Kullman, Paul Franke, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Act I: Mein schones, grosses Vogelhaus (Frank, Alfred, Rosalinde)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Patrice Munsel, Marguerite Piazza, Nana Gollner, Hugh Thompson, Jack Gilford, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Paul Franke, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Ein Souper heut' uns winkt (Chorus)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Richard Tucker, Nana Gollner, John Brownlee, Jack Gilford, Marguerite Piazza, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Paul Franke, Hugh Thompson, Jack Gilford, Charles Kullman, Patrice Munsel, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Richard Tucker, Marguerite Piazza, Nana Gollner, John Brownlee, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Ich lade gern mir Gaste ein (Orlofsky)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Patrice Munsel, Richard Tucker, Marguerite Piazza, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, John Brownlee, Hugh Thompson, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Paul Franke, Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Ach, meine Herrn und Damen (Orlofsky, Falke, Chorus)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Dieser Anstand, so manierlich (Eisenstein, Rosalinde)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Klange der Heimat (Rosalinde)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Im Feuerstrom der Reben (All)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Herr Chevalier, ich grusse Sie (All)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Ballet: FruhlingsstimmenJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Act II: Genug damit, genug (All)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: IntroductionJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: La donna e mobile … (Alfred, Eisenstein)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: Spiel' ich die Unschuld vom Lande (Adele)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: Ich stehe voll Zagen (Rosalinde, Alfred, Eisenstein)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: DialogueJohann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Die Fledermaus, Act III: Act III: O Fledermaus, o Fledermaus (All)Johann Strauss II, Charles Kullman, Marguerite Piazza, Hugh Thompson, Blanche Thebom, Richard Tucker, John Brownlee, Paul Franke, Patrice Munsel, Nana Gollner, Jack Gilford, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
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