Annotation

Recorded in the Beethovensaal, Berlin on 8th-10th, 12th, 13th & 15th November 1937 & 24th February and 2nd & 8th March 1938

Producer and Audio Restoration Engineer: Mark Obert-Thorn

Annotation last modified on 2014-03-17 00:05 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Die Zauberflöte: Ouverture
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Ouvertüre (The Magic Flute, K. 620: Overture) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 (The Magic Flute, K. 620)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:47
2Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!“ (Tamino, Damen)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Third Lady]:
Rut Berglund (mezzo-soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [First Lady]:
Hilde Scheppan (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Second Lady]:
Elfriede Marherr (classical soprano vocalist) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 1 Introduktion „Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!” (Tamino, Damen) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Johann Josef Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart5:53
3Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja“ (Papageno)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Gerhard Hüsch (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 2 Arie „Was hör’ ich?” … „Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja” (Papageno) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:45
4Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön“ (Tamino)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Bruno Seidler‐Winkler (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 3 Arie „Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön“ (Tamino) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:50
5Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „O zitt’re nicht, mein lieber Sohn!“ (Die Königin der Nacht)
soprano vocals [Königin der Nacht]:
Erna Berger (German lyric soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 4 Rezitativ und Arie „O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn” ... „Zum Leiden bin ich auserkoren” (Die Königin der Nacht) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart4:33
6Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Hm! Hm! Hm!“ (Papageno, Tamino)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Gerhard Hüsch (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Third Lady]:
Rut Berglund (mezzo-soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [First Lady]:
Hilde Scheppan (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Second Lady]:
Elfriede Marherr (classical soprano vocalist) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 5 Quintet „Hm! hm! hm! hm!” … „Drei Knaben, jung, schön, hold und weise” (Papageno, Tamino, Drei Damen) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart6:19
7Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Du feines Täubchen, nur herein“ (Monostatos, Pamina, Tamino)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Gerhard Hüsch (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Monostatos]:
Heinrich Tessmer (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 6 Terzett „Du feines Täubchen, nur herein!” (Monostatos, Pamina, Papageno) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1:43
8Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen“ (Pamina, Papageno)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Gerhard Hüsch (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 7 Duett „Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” (Pamina, Papageno) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:53
9Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Zum Ziele führt dich diese Bahn“ (Knaben, Tamino, Stimmen, Sprecher)
baritone vocals [Speaker]:
Walter Großmann (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Third Boy]:
Rut Berglund (mezzo-soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [First Boy]:
Irma Beilke (German opera singer and teacher) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Second Boy]:
Carla Spletter (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 8 Finale „Zum Ziele führt dich diese Bahn” (Knaben, Tamino, Stimmen, Sprecher) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:30
10Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Zurück? Zurück?“ (Tamino, Priester, Sprecher)
choir vocals:
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Zurück!” … „Zurück?” … „Wo willst du kühner Fremdling hin?” … „O ewige Nacht” (Priester, Tamino) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart5:20
11Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „O ew’ge Nacht“ (Tamino, Priester)
choir vocals:
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
partial recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Zurück!” … „Zurück?” … „Wo willst du kühner Fremdling hin?” … „O ewige Nacht” (Priester, Tamino) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:05
12Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton“ (Tamino)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. Andante „Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton” (Tamino) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:17
13Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Schnelle Füße, rascher Mut“ (Pamina, Papageno, Monostatos, Chor)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Gerhard Hüsch (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
choir vocals:
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Monostatos]:
Heinrich Tessmer (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. "Schnelle Füsse, rascher Mut … Nur geschwinde, nur geschwinde … Wer viel wagt, gewinnt oft viel! … Das klinget so herrlich … Könnte jeder brave Mann" (Pamina, Papageno, Monostatos, Sklaven) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:21
14Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Könnte jeder brave Mann“ (Pamina, Papageno)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Gerhard Hüsch (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Könnte jeder brave Mann” (Pamina, Papageno) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart0:57
15Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Es lebe Sarastro!“ (Chor, Pamina, Papageno)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Gerhard Hüsch (baritone) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
choir vocals:
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08) and Wilhelm Strienz (operatic bass) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
vocals:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. Allegro maestoso „Es lebe Sarastro!” (Gefolge, Pamina, Papageno) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1:43
16Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Herr, ich bin zwar Verbrecherin“ (Pamina, Sarastro, Monostatos, Tamino, Chor)
bass vocals [Sarastro]:
Wilhelm Strienz (operatic bass) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Herr, ich bin zwar Verbrecherin” (Pamina, Sarastro) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:15
17Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Nun, stolzer Jüngling, bur hierher!“ (Monostatos, Pamina, Tamino, Chor, Sarastro)
bass vocals [Sarastro]:
Wilhelm Strienz (operatic bass) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
choir vocals:
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Tiana Lemnitz (soprano) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Monostatos]:
Heinrich Tessmer (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Helge Rosvænge (tenor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Nun, stolzer Jüngling; nur hierher!” (Monostatos, Pamina, Tamino, Gefolge, Sarastro) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1:38
18Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Führt diese beiden Fremdlinge“ (Sarastro, Chor, Priester)
bass vocals [Sarastro]:
Wilhelm Strienz (operatic bass) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
choir vocals:
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal Berlin in Berlin, Germany (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Führt diese beiden Fremdlinge” (Sarastro, Chor) (from 1937-11-08 until 1938-03-08)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1:54
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part of:Great Opera Recordings (Naxos Historical) (order: 2)
ASIN:US: B000053W3Z [info]
discography entry:http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.110127-28 [info]