Merry Widow

Lehar (Artist), Reid (Artist), Sadler's Wells Opera Company (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 19, 1993)
• Label: Classics for Pleasur
• ASIN: B000003X48
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #687,943 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Act I: Intro/Opening Scene

2. Act I: Duet

3. Act I: Widow's Entrance

4. Act I: Solo

5. Act I: Duet

6. Act I: Finale

7. Act II: Intro/Vilja

8. Act II: March Septet

9. Act II: Pavilion Duet

10. Act II: Finale

11. Act III: Grisettes

12. Act III: Duet

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best English Version, June 5, 2000

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John Boland "John Boland" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merry Widow (Audio CD)

This is the BEST English version extant. There are newer versions....but they are much inferior. The translation, by Christopher Hassel, is superb as is the singing by June Bronhill, soprano. Just one example is at the end of the beautiful song, "Vilja". In the newer version the soprano's voice is lost as the chorus sings at the end; in THIS version the soprano can be heard singing a high note OVER the chorus at the end---the effect is quite thrilling! Please spend the money and take a chance on THIS version. Enjoy! Email:boland7214@aol.
ADDITION: The above CD is no longer available. The one that is available with June Bronhill and the translation of Christopher Hassel as of 9/2006 is this one: "Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)" It is an import from Holland and there is "one left". Good luck in buying a copy. Let me know how you like it .Email:boland7214@aol.