Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier ~ Te Kanawa, von Otter, Hendricks, Rydl, Leech, Grundheber, Haitink [Box set]

Kiri Te Kanawa (Artist), Anne Sofie von Otter (Artist), Barbara Hendricks (Artist), Kurt Rydl (Artist), Richard Leech (Artist), Franz Grundheber (Artist), Richard Strauss (Composer), Bernard Haitink (Conductor), Staatskapelle Dresden (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Audio CD (October 11, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000002RS8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,329 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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  • #57 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Divas > Te Kanawa, Kiri

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

2. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

3. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

4. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

5. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

6. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

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Disc: 2

1. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

2. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

3. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

4. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

5. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

6. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

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Disc: 3

1. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

2. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

3. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

4. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

5. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

6. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227)

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Customer Reviews

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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful "Rosenkavalier", March 4, 2000

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Izolda (North Haven, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier ~ Te Kanawa, von Otter, Hendricks, Rydl, Leech, Grundheber, Haitink (Audio CD)

This set - together with the classical EMI recording with Schwarzkopf - are the best "Rosenkavalier"s available. Von Otter is superb as Octavian and Te Kanawa is exemplary Marschallin (whatever would Renee Fleming's fans and PR people say!). If you are a real "Rosenkavalier" addict, try also a generous selection of highlights from Salzburg 1978 live performance with Janowitz as the Marschallin! Glorious singing and glorious playing! Available at Amazon.com for ca. $5! Search "Rosenkavalier, Janowitz, Minton" and enjoy!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Recording, August 2, 2002

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D. A Wend (Arlington Heights, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier ~ Te Kanawa, von Otter, Hendricks, Rydl, Leech, Grundheber, Haitink (Audio CD)

Since this recording was issued over ten years ago, it has been among the highly regarded recordings of Der Rosenkavalier. The casting is ideal. Kiri Te Kanawa as the Marschellin, Anne-Sophie von Otter as Octavian and Barbara Hendricks as Sophie. The voices of all three are beautifully suited to their roles, and they blend together so well in the third act trio. Richard Leech is perfect in the cameo role of the Tenor and Kurt Rydl makes a suitably boorish Baron Ochs. The orchestral playing and balance with the voices could not be better. Bernard Haitink does a fabulous job and the Staatskapelle perform with passion.

In short, this is a recording of Der Rosenkavalier that competes with the best. Lovers of this opera will not be disappointed.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Elegant if Subdued Rosenkavalier, February 14, 2005

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Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier ~ Te Kanawa, von Otter, Hendricks, Rydl, Leech, Grundheber, Haitink (Audio CD)

Recorded in 1990 when Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Anne Sofie von Otter, and Barbara Hendricks were at the peak of their careers, this gorgeous performance of Strauss' penultimate opera is lovingly conducted by Bernard Haitink and the Staatskpelle Dresden. While few sopranos will ever match the particular beauty and sensitivity of Elizabeth Schwarzkopf as the Marschallin (with Christa Ludwig and Teresa Stich Randall - that recording remains the pinnacle of Rosenkavaliers), te Kanawa is in fine voice and interpretation here. The singing on the whole is wonderful and the monologue, duets and trios are particularly fine. The boorishly boring Baron Ochs is rather flat in the hands of Kurt Rydl, but few singers can bring this odd character to life.

While nearly everything about this recording is lovely, what is lacking is that Viennese propulsion to drive the opera written as long series of waltzes into a realm of breathless passion under the baton of Haitink. Perhaps it is the orchestra or the engineering that holds it back, but the opera just never takes off into flight the way it should. It still remains one of the better complete recordings available. Grady Harp, February 2005