Essential Operetta

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1I Long for Vienna
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
recording of:
I Long for Vienna (from the film "The Great Waltz (1938)")
orchestrator:
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (Austrian composer and conductor)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
arrangement of:
I’m in Love With Vienna
Johann Strauss II3:36
2I Have Been in Love Before
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
recording of:
I Have Been in Love Before (English version of "Gern hab' ich die Frau'n geküsst")
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
translated version of:
Paganini: Akt II. Nr. 9 “Gern hab’ ich die Frau’n geküsst” (Paganini)
Franz Lehár3:09
3Medley from Boccaccio
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1963-06-22 until 1963-06-24)
medley including a recording of:
Boccaccio, oder Der Prinz von Palermo: Akt I. “Hab’ ich nur dein Liebe”
composer:
Franz von Suppé (Franz von Suppè, composer)
librettist:
Richard Genée (composer) and Camillo Walzel
translated version of:
恋はやさし野辺の花よ
part of:
Boccaccio, oder Der Prinz von Palermo: Akt I
medley including a recording of:
Boccaccio, oder Der Prinz von Palermo: Akt III: “Florenz hat schöne Frauen”
composer:
Franz von Suppé (Franz von Suppè, composer)
part of:
Boccaccio, oder Der Prinz von Palermo: Akt III
Franz von Suppé4:17
4Vilja
soprano vocals:
Lisa della Casa (soprano) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
orchestra:
American Opera Society Orchestra (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
chorus master:
Margaret Hillis (chorus master) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
Franz Lehár4:17
5Roses From Tyrol
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-24)
recording of:
Roses from Tyrol (English version of "Schenkt man sich Rosen in Tirol")
composer:
Carl Zeller
translated version of:
Der Vogelhändler: Akt I. “Schenkt man sich Rosen in Tirol” (Kurfürstin, Adam)
Carl Zeller3:09
6Strange Music
baritone vocals:
John Reardon (baritone) (from 1959-03-13 until 1959-03-17)
soprano vocals:
Helena Scott (soprano) (from 1959-03-13 until 1959-03-17)
conductor:
Lehman Engel (from 1959-03-13 until 1959-03-17)
recording of:
Song of Norway: Strange Music
lyricist:
George Forrest (American composer and lyricist) and Robert Wright (US stage & screen composer & lyricist)
composer:
George Forrest (American composer and lyricist), Edvard Grieg (composer) and Robert Wright (US stage & screen composer & lyricist)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
is based on:
Lyriske stykker, hefte V, op. 54: No. 4: Notturno (Lyric Pieces, Book V, op. 54 no. 4: Nocturne, original for piano)
is based on:
Lyriske stykker, hefte VIII, op. 65: No. 6: Bryllupsdag på Troldhaugen (Lyric Pieces, Book 8, op. 65: No. 6. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, for piano)
part of:
Song of Norway
Edvard Grieg4:07
7Darling, Trust Me
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-22)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-22)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-22)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-22)
recording of:
Darling, Trust in Me (English version of „Liebste, glaub an mich”, from „Schön ist die Welt”)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
translated version of:
Schön ist die Welt: Akt II. Nr. 10 „Liebste, glaub' an mich” (Georg)
Franz Lehár2:33
8You Are Love
baritone vocals:
John Raitt (on 1961-12-14)
soprano vocals:
Barbara Cook (American actress and singer) (on 1961-12-14)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1961-12-14)
Jerome Kern4:38
9Lovesong of May
baritone vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-22)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-22)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-22)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-22)
recording of:
Lovesong of May (English version of "Da draußen im duftenden Garten")
composer:
Oscar Straus
Oscar Straus4:33
10Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor)
conductor:
Skitch Henderson
recording of:
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise (The New Moon)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1928)
composer:
Sigmund Romberg (in 1928)
publisher:
Bambalina Music Publishing Company, Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!)
part of:
The New Moon: Act I
Sigmund Romberg3:11
11Merry Widow Waltz
baritone vocals:
John Reardon (baritone) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
soprano vocals:
Lisa della Casa (soprano) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
orchestra:
American Opera Society Orchestra (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
recording of:
The Merry Widow Waltz (1952 original film soundtrack)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
Franz Lehár3:17
12Medley from the Count of Luxembourg
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-20)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-20)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-20)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-20)
medley including a recording of:
Der Graf von Luxemburg: Akt II. „Bist du's, lachendes Glück” (Angèle, René)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Der Graf von Luxemburg: Akt II
medley including a recording of:
Der Graf von Luxemburg: Akt II. „Schaun Sie freundlichst mich an” … „Mädel klein, Mädel fein” (Brissard, Juliette)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Der Graf von Luxemburg: Akt II
recording of:
The Count of Luxembourg (medley)
lyricist:
Basil Hood and Adrian Ross (lyricist)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
librettist:
Glen MacDonough
Franz Lehár3:37
13Why Do I Love You?
baritone vocals:
John Raitt (on 1961-12-14)
soprano vocals:
Barbara Cook (American actress and singer) (on 1961-12-14)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1961-12-14)
recording of:
Why Do I Love You? (Show Boat)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Jerome Kern
publisher:
T.B. Harms Co. (in 1927)
medley of:
Selections from "Show boat"
part of:
Show Boat (1951 film)
part of:
Show Boat: Act II
Jerome Kern2:36
14In Our Secluded Rendevous
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-24)
recording of:
In Our Secluded Rendezvous (English version of "Im Chambre séparée")
composer:
Richard Heuberger (Austrian composer)
translated version of:
Der Opernball: Akt II. "Im chambre séparée"
Richard Heuberger3:30
15Yours Is My Heart Alone
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-24)
recording of:
Yours Is My Heart Alone (from “The Land of Smiles”, Harry B. Smith translation, 1940)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
librettist:
Ludwig Herzer and Fritz Löhner-Beda (librettist, lyricist, writer)
translator:
Harry B. Smith
publisher:
Glocken Verlag Ltd.
translated version of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt II. Nr. 11 „Dein ist mein ganzes Herz” (Sou-Chong)
part of:
The Land of Smiles
Franz Lehár3:35
16I Love You
soprano vocals:
Helena Scott (soprano) (from 1959-03-13 until 1959-03-17)
conductor:
Lehman Engel (from 1959-03-13 until 1959-03-17)
Edvard Grieg2:22
17Love, You Invaded My Senses
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-24)
recording of:
Love, You Invaded My Senses (English version of "Liebe, du Himmel auf Erden")
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
translated version of:
Paganini: Akt II. Nr. 13b “Liebe, du Himmel auf Erden” (Maria Anna Elisa)
Franz Lehár2:32
18Wonderful World
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-22)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-22)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-22)
recording of:
Wonderful World (English version of "Schön ist die Welt")
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
translated version of:
Schön ist die Welt: Akt I. Nr. 5 „Bruder Leichtsinn, so werd ich genannt” - „Schön ist die Welt” (Georg)
Franz Lehár3:10
19Women
baritone vocals:
John Reardon (baritone) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
vocals:
Paul Franke (tenor) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08), Howard Kahl (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08) and Paul Richards (US guitarist, California Guitar Trio) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
orchestra:
American Opera Society Orchestra (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (from 1962-03-07 until 1962-03-08)
Franz Lehár3:08
20Stranger in Paradise
soprano vocals:
Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano) (from 1990-05-23 until 1990-05-26)
tenor vocals:
Jerry Hadley (operatic tenor) (from 1990-05-23 until 1990-05-26)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-05-23 until 1990-05-26)
conductor:
Paul Gemignani (from 1990-05-23 until 1990-05-26)
recorded at:
EMI Publishing Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-05-23 until 1990-05-26)
recording of:
L’Étranger au paradis (Stranger in Paradise)
lyricist:
Francis Blanche
composer:
Alexander Borodin (Russian composer), George Forrest (American composer and lyricist) and Robert Wright (US stage & screen composer & lyricist)
translated version of:
Stranger in Paradise (popular song from the 1953 musical “Kismet”)
George Forrest, Robert Wright4:17
21Frasquita’s Serenade
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-24)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-24)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-24)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-24)
recording of:
Frasquita: Akt II. “Hab’ ein blaues Himmelbett” (Serenade)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
librettist:
Heinz Reichert and Alfred Maria Willner
part of:
Frasquita: Akt II
recording of:
Frasquita's Serenade: My Little Nest of Heavenly Blue (English version of “Hab’ ein blaues Himmelbett”)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
translated version of:
Frasquita: Akt II. “Hab’ ein blaues Himmelbett” (Serenade)
Franz Lehár3:46
22Vienna, My City of Dreams
tenor vocals:
Richard Tucker (tenor) (on 1963-06-22)
orchestra:
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (on 1963-06-22)
conductor:
Franz Allers (European-American conductor) (on 1963-06-22)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1963-06-22)
recording of:
Vienna, My City of Dreams (Richard Tucker version (lyrics: Kim Gannon)) (on 1963-06-22)
lyricist:
Kim Gannon
composer:
Rudolf Sieczyński
translated version of:
Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume (Wien, Wien, nur du allein)
Rudolf Sieczyński3:17