Annotation

"Das Land des Lächelns" was recorded on April 16-18, & 21, 1953 in Kingsway Hall, London.
"Die lustige Witwe" was recorded on the 17th, 19- 21st of April and June 28th, 1953 at Kingsway Hall in London.
These dates indicate that the operettas shared some recording periods.

Annotation last modified on 2020-01-07 00:16 UTC.

Tracklist

1CD: Das Land des Lächelns:
2CD: Das Land des Lächelns / Die lustige Witwe
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1Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. „Auf Wiederseh’n! … Wie rasch verwelkte doch das kleine Blümchen Glück!“ (Mi)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
solo soprano vocals:
Emmy Loose (soprano) (in 1953)
soprano vocals [Mi]:
Emmy Loose (soprano)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1953)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. „Auf Wiederseh’n!” … „Wie rasch verwelkte doch das kleine Blümchen Glück!” (Mi) (in 1953)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III
Franz Lehár2:10
2Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. Dialog „Lisa, wir sind verloren!“ (Gustl, Sou‐Chong, Lisa)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
spoken vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (in 1953), Erich Kunz (baritone) (in 1953) and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. Dialog „Lisa, wir sind verloren!” (Gustl, Sou‐Chong, Lisa) (in 1953)
librettist:
Ludwig Herzer and Fritz Löhner-Beda (librettist, lyricist, writer)
part of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III
Franz Lehár0:25
3Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. „Dieselbe Sonne, die über Europa scheint“ / Dialog „Lisa, wir sind zwei Menschen“ (Lisa, Sou‐Chong, Gustl, Mi)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (in 1953)
spoken vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (in 1953), Erich Kunz (baritone) (in 1953), Emmy Loose (soprano) (in 1953) and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (in 1953)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1953)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. „Dieselbe Sonne, die über Europa scheint…” (Lisa, Sou‐Chong) (in 1953)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III
recording of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. Dialog „Lisa, wir sind zwei Menschen” (Lisa, Sou‐Chong, Gustl, Mi) (in 1953)
librettist:
Ludwig Herzer and Fritz Löhner-Beda (librettist, lyricist, writer)
part of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III
Franz Lehár2:52
4Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. „Liebes Schwesterlein, sollst nicht traurig sein“ (Sou‐Chong, Mi)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
soprano vocals:
Emmy Loose (soprano) (from 1953 until 1983)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1953)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III. „Liebes Schwesterlein, sollst nicht traurig sein” (Sou‐Chong, Mi) (in 1953)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Das Land des Lächelns: Akt III
Franz Lehár2:42
5Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Introduktion / "Verehrteste Damen und Herren (Cascada, Chor, Zeta)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Nr. 1 Introduktion „Verehrteste Damen und Herren” / Dialog „Danke, danke, meine Herrschaften” (Cascada, Chor, Zeta, Valencienne, Sylviane, Olga, Praskowia, Camille, St. Brioche, Zeta, Kromow)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár2:48
6Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Dialog „Und jetzt, meine Herrschaften“ (Zeta, Valencienne, Camille)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Nr. 1 Introduktion „Verehrteste Damen und Herren” / Dialog „Danke, danke, meine Herrschaften” (Cascada, Chor, Zeta, Valencienne, Sylviane, Olga, Praskowia, Camille, St. Brioche, Zeta, Kromow)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár0:48
7Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. "So kommen Sie! ’s ist niemand hier! (Valencienne, Camille)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Nr. 2 Duett „So kommen Sie! ’s ist niemand hier!” / Nr. 2b „Ich bin eine anständige Frau” (Valencienne, Camille)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár1:10
8Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „Ich bin eine anständ’ge Frau“ (Valencienne, Camille)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Nr. 2 Duett „So kommen Sie! ’s ist niemand hier!” / Nr. 2b „Ich bin eine anständige Frau” (Valencienne, Camille)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár3:11
9Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Dialog „ Excellenz, Excellenz, Excellenz, die Glawari kommt … Bitte, meine Herrn!“ (Njegus, Zeta, Hanna, Cascada, Saint‐Brioche, Herrenchor)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Nr. 3 Entréelied “Bitte, meine Herr'n! Welche Galantrie'n” … “Gar oft hab ich gehört” … “Hab’ in Paris mich noch nicht ganz so akklimatisiert” (Hanna, Cascada, St. Brioche, Herrenchor)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár3:30
10Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Dialog „Njegus, waren Sie beim Grafen Danilo?“ (Zeta, Njegus)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Dialog: „Nun, Njegus, waren Sie beim Grafen Danilo?” / „Frau Glawari darf keinen Pariser heiraten” (Zeta, Njegus)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár0:43
11Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „Also bitte, ich bin hier. Wo ist Vaterland?…“ (Danilo)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Dialog: „Also bitte, Njegus, ich bin hier” / Nr. 4 Auftrittslied „O Vaterland, du machst bei Tag” ... „Da geh' ich zu Maxim” (Danilo)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár2:20
12Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Dialog „Njegus, Geliebter, wo ist Vaterland?“ (Danilo, Njegus, Hanna, Valencienne, Zeta)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Dialog: „Njegus, Geliebter, ich bin hier” … „Bitte noch, bitte noch” (Danilo, Njegus, Hanna, Valencienne, Zeta)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár3:48
13Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „Mein Herrschaften, es ist Damenwahl … Damenwahl! … Es gibt keine größ’re Beleidigung“ (Zeta, Herrenchor, Hanna, Danilo, Cascada, Saint‐Biroche)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. Nr. 6 Finale I „Damenwahl! Hört man rufen rings im Saal!” (Chor, Hanna, Danilo, Sylviane, Cascada, St. Brioche, Valencienne)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár2:42
14Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „Hilfe kommt zur rechten Zeit! … O kommet doch, oh kommt, ihr Ballsirenen“ (Danilo, Ein Dame, Dammenchor, Alle)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „Hilfe kommt zur rechten Zeit!” ... „O kommet doch, oh kommt, ihr Ballsirenen” (Danilo, eine Frau, Frauenchor, alle)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár1:59
15Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „O Vaterland, du machst bei Tag … Der junge Mann tanzt Polka“ (Danilo, Cascada, Saint‐Biroche, Hanna, Vallencienne, Herrenchor)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „O Vaterland, du machst bei Tag” … „Der junge Mann tanzt Polka” … „Pardon, Madame, zuviel Reklam’!” … „Der Letzte ging, Sie sind befreit” (Danilo, Cascada, Saint-Brioche, Hanna, Valencienne, Männerchor)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár1:19
16Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „Pardon, Madame, zuviel Reklam’ !“ (Camille, Hanna, Danilo, Valencienne, Saint‐Biroche, Casdcada, Herrenchor)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „O Vaterland, du machst bei Tag” … „Der junge Mann tanzt Polka” … „Pardon, Madame, zuviel Reklam’!” … „Der Letzte ging, Sie sind befreit” (Danilo, Cascada, Saint-Brioche, Hanna, Valencienne, Männerchor)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár1:51
17Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „Der Letzte ging, Sie sind befreit“ (Danilo, Hanna)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I. „O Vaterland, du machst bei Tag” … „Der junge Mann tanzt Polka” … „Pardon, Madame, zuviel Reklam’!” … „Der Letzte ging, Sie sind befreit” (Danilo, Cascada, Saint-Brioche, Hanna, Valencienne, Männerchor)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt I
Franz Lehár1:49
18Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Introduktion (Polonäse) / „Ich bitte, hier jetzt zu verweilen“ (Hanna, Chor)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°7. Introduktion, Tanz und Vilja-Lied: “Ich bitte, hier jetzt zu verweilen” … “Nun laßt uns aber wie daheim” … “Es lebt’ eine Vilja” (Hanna, Chor)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár2:51
19Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Vilja‐Lied „Nun laßt uns aber wie daheim … Es lebt’ eine Vilja“ (Hanna, Chor)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°7. Introduktion, Tanz und Vilja-Lied: “Ich bitte, hier jetzt zu verweilen” … “Nun laßt uns aber wie daheim” … “Es lebt’ eine Vilja” (Hanna, Chor)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár5:41
20Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Dialog „Was sagen Sie, Njegus“ (Zeta, Njegus, Hanna, Danilo)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Dialog „Was sagen Sie, Njegus“ (Zeta, Njegus, Hanna, Danilo)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár1:41
21Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. „Heia, Mädel, aufgeschaut… Dummer, dummer Reitersmann“ (Hanna, Danilo)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°8. Duett “Heia, Mädel, aufgeschaut” … “Dummer, dummer Reitersmann” (Hanna, Danilo)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár2:58
22Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Dialog „Herr von Cascada, verzichten Sie auf die Witwe!… Wie die Weiber… Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwer“ (Saint‐Biroche, Cascada, Danilo, Zeta)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
baritone vocals:
Otakar Kraus (baritone), Erich Kunz (baritone) and Anton Niessner
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°9. Marsch-Septett: „Wie die Weiber man behandelt” … „Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwer” (Danilo, Zeta, Cascada, St. Brioche, Kromow, Bogdanowitsch, Pritschitsch) (Weibermarsch)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár3:05
23Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Dialog „Valencienne, bitte geben“ / „Mein Freund, Vernunft!“ (Valencienne, Danilo, Camille)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°11. Duett und Romanze: "Mein Freund, Vernunft ... Wie eine Rosenknospe" (Camille, Valencienne)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár1:57
24Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. „Wie eine Rosenknospe“ (Camille, Valencienne)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°11. Duett und Romanze: "Mein Freund, Vernunft ... Wie eine Rosenknospe" (Camille, Valencienne)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár2:23
25Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. „Sieh dort den kleinen Pavillon“ (Valencienne, Camille)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. “Sieh dort den kleinen Pavillon” (Valencienne, Camille)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár2:19
26Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Dialog „Die Baronin und Herr Rosillon sind im Pavillon“ (Njegus, Zeta, Danilo)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
baritone vocals:
Erich Kunz (baritone) and Anton Niessner
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Dialog: "Ah, die Baronin und Herr Rosillon"
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár1:21
27Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. „Ha! Ha!… Wie eine Rosenknospe“ (Danilo, Zeta, Hanna, Valencienne, Camille, Njegus)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°12. Finale II: “Ha! Ha! Wir fragen” … “Wie eine Rosenknospe” … “Den Herrschaften hab' ich was zu erzählen” (Danilo, Zeta, Hanna, Valencienne, Camille, Njegus)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár3:12
28Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. Dialog „Nun wissen Sie, meine Herrschaften“ / „Den Herrschaften hab’ ich was zu erzählen“ / „Verlieb dich oft“ (Hanna, Chor, Camille, Valencienne, Danilo, Zeta)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
partial recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. N°12. Finale II: “Ha! Ha! Wir fragen” … “Wie eine Rosenknospe” … “Den Herrschaften hab' ich was zu erzählen” (Danilo, Zeta, Hanna, Valencienne, Camille, Njegus)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár2:37
29Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. „Ein flotter Ehestand soll’s sein“ (Hanna, Camille, Zeta, Valencienne, Chor, Danilo)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. “Die Ehe ist für mich privat” … “Ein flotter Ehestand soll’s sein” … “Das hat Rrrrass’” (Hanna, Camille, Zeta, Valencienne, Chorus, Danilo)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár2:31
30Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. „Es waren zwei Königskinder.. Ich gehe zu Maxim“ (Hanna, Chor, Camille, Valencienne, Danilo, Zeta)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II. "Es waren zwei Königskinder" (Danilo, Hanna, Alle)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt II
Franz Lehár3:25
31Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Dialog „Njegus, was ist das für eine Musik?“ (Zeta, Njegus)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
baritone vocals:
Anton Niessner
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Dialog „Njegus, was ist das mit der Musik” (Zeta, Njegus)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III
Franz Lehár0:47
32Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. „Ja, wir sind es, die Grisetten“ (Valencienne, Die Grisetten)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Nr. 14 Chanson „Ja, wir sind es, die Grisetten” (Valencienne, Grisetten)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III
Franz Lehár2:32
33Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Dialog „Gospodina Glawari“ (Danilo, Hanna)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Dialog „Gospodina!” (Danilo, Hanna)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III
Franz Lehár0:44
34Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. „Bei jedem Walzerschritt“ (Lippen Schweigen) (Danilo, Hanna)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
baritone vocals:
Erich Kunz (baritone)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Nr. 15. Duett „Lippen schweigen” … „Bei jedem Walzerschritt” (Hanna, Danilo) (Ballsirenen-Walzer)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III
Franz Lehár2:01
35Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Dialog „Excellenz, man hat im Pavillon diesen Fächer gefunden“ (Njegus, Zeta, Valencienne)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
baritone vocals:
Anton Niessner
spoken vocals:
Hella Kürty (German actress)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Dialog „Exzellenz, Exzellenz, Graf, eine Expreßdepesche!”
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III
Franz Lehár0:20
36Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. „Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwer“ (Hanna, Zeta, Danilo, Alle)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer) (in 1953)
baritone vocals:
Erich Kunz (baritone) and Anton Niessner
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Ackermann (conductor) (in 1953)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1953)
recording of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III. Nr. 16 Schlussgesang: "Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwer" (Hanna, Zeta, Danilo, alle)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
part of:
Die lustige Witwe: Akt III
Franz Lehár0:42

Credits

Release

liner notes:Andrew Lamb (organist) (in 2001)
graphic design:Georgina Curtis (design, graphics, usu. for WLP Ltd.) (in 2001)
mastering:Andrew Walter (engineer) (in 2001)
copyrighted (©) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953, in 2001)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2001)
mastered at:Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2001)
part of:The Schwarzkopf / Ackermann Opera Recordings (number: I) (order: 1)