Johann Strauss II: Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood); Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice) (The Schwarzkopf/Ackermann Operetta Recordings, Volume II) [Import]

Johann Strauss II (Composer), Otto Ackermann (Conductor), Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus (Orchestra), Alois Pernerstorfer (Performer), Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Performer), Emmy Loose (Performer), Erich Kunz (Performer), Erika Koth (Performer), Hanna Ludwig (Performer), Karl Donch (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Alois Pernerstorfer, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Emmy Loose, Erich Kunz, Erika Koth, et al.
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus
• Conductor: Otto Ackermann
• Composer: Johann Strauss II
• Audio CD (March 13, 2001)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B000055Y1Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #345,373 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like the opereta, just buy it!!!, April 29, 2005

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This review is from: Johann Strauss II: Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood); Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice) (The Schwarzkopf/Ackermann Operetta Recordings, Volume II) (Audio CD)

I'm from Mexico, and I'll try to write this little review in english.

This is the second volume of the great opereta's colecction "Schwarzkopf/Ackermann", and although my favorite volume is the last, "Der Zigeunerbaron", you wont'be disappointed.

In the case of "One nignt in Venice", there are less cuts than "Wiener Blut", and there are many and many intense moments: romantic arias, funny situations, great participation of the choir. In a few words, the action of "One night in Venice" is not boring. Maybe, "Wiener Blut" is less interesting, because the cuts and the similar treatment melodic of the arias.

But another reason for buy and enjoy this double cd is the excellent perfomarnce: Schwarzkopf sings superbly: the voice is consistent, brilliant and silver, and her interpretation of Anina is eloquente; Nicolai Gedda is also in perfect vocal form, and you can't be dissapointed with the Ackerman's. direction.