Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf with this captivating live recording, "Schwarzkopf & Karajan Live at the Royal Festival Hall." Captured on February 7, 2009, this album showcases Schwarzkopf's unparalleled vocal prowess and her ability to breathe life into both operatic and classical masterpieces. The tracklist is a testament to her versatility, featuring iconic works such as Richard Strauss's "Vier Letzte Lieder," Johann Sebastian Bach's "Mass in B Minor," and excerpts from beloved operas by Mozart, Johann Strauss II, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Richard Wagner. Each piece is performed with the precision and passion that Schwarzkopf is renowned for, making this a must-experience for any classical music enthusiast. The album, released under the Urania label, spans a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, offering a rich and rewarding journey through the world of classical and operatic excellence.
(C) 2009 Urania
Tracks
Vier Letze Lieder, Op. 150: I. FrühlingRichard Strauss, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
Vier Letze Lieder, Op. 150: II. Beim SchlafengehenRichard Strauss, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
Vier Letze Lieder, Op. 150: III. Im AbendrotRichard Strauss, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
Vier Letze Lieder, Op. 150: IV. SeptemberRichard Strauss, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: I.Johann Sebastian Bach, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: I.Johann Sebastian Bach, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Philharmoniker
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: I.Johann Sebastian Bach, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Philharmoniker
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384, Act II: Martern aller ArtenWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Philharmoniker
Così fan tutte, K. 588, Act I: Come scoglio immoto restaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Act II: gut'n Abend, Meister!Richard Wagner, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Die Fledermaus, Act I: Mein Herr, was dachter Sie von mirJohann Strauss II, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
Die Fledermaus, Act II: Klänge der HaimatJohann Strauss II, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
Hänsel und Gretel, Act I: Suse, liebe Suse… Brüderchen, komm, tanz mit mirEngelbert Humperdinck, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Herbert von Karajan, Philharmonia Orchestra
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