Strauss: Die Frau ohne Schatten / Varady, Domingo, Behrens, van Dam, Sir Georg Solti [BOX SET] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED]

Richard Strauss (Artist), Wiener Philharmoniker (Artist), Sir Georg Solti (Artist), Julia Varady (Artist), Plácido Domingo (Artist), Hildegard Behrens (Artist), José van Dam (Artist), Reinhild Runkel (Artist), Sumi Jo (Artist), Gerhard Eder (Artist), Elzbieta Ardam (Artist), Rannveig Braga (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 14, 1992)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Original recording reissued
• 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: Decca
• ASIN: B00000420D
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #59,954 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 1. Licht überm See

2. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 1. Amme! Wachst du?

3. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 1. Ist mein Liebster dahin

4. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 1. Wie soll ich denn nicht weinen?

5. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 1. Amme, um alles, wo find' ich den Schatten?

6. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 1. Erdenflug

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Disc: 2

1. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 2. Komm bald wieder nach Haus, mein Gebieter

2. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 2. Was ist nun deine Rede, du Prinzessin

3. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 2. Orchesterzwischenspiel

4. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 2. Falke, Falke, du wiedergefundener

5. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 2. Stille... O weh, Falke, o weh!

6. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 2. Es gibt derer, die haben immer Zeit

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Disc: 3

1. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 3. Schweigt doch, ihr Stimmen!

2. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 3. Mir anvertraut

3. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 3. Auf, geh nach oben, Mann

4. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 3. Sie kommen!

5. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 3. Fort mit uns!

6. Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), opera, Op. 65 (TrV 234): Act 3. Aus unsern Taten steigt ein Gericht!

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Customer Reviews

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Light now cast on Strauss' glorious "Shadow", December 16, 1999

By	Brian M. Kulesza (Joliet, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Critical opinion has been consistently divided over this work, which first premiered in October 1919. As a Chicagoan, I waited until 1984 to see the premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago, and it was worth the wait.

This glorious performance under Solti's direction has firmly cemented my opinion that this is one of the greatest operas ever penned and should be standard repertoire by now.

To have Placido Domingo branch out and sing the role of the Emperor in this recording is another benefit of the performance.

I also appreciated very much that most of the music that had customarily been cut from performances [a practice apparently initiated by Karl Boehm] have been restored.

This is a work that succeeds musically even though the plot is at times encumbered by esoteric symbolism.

However, it is the best performance I have ever heard and I highly recommend it.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A magical performance of an under-appreciated opera, October 31, 1999

By A Customer

When I bought this opera, I didn't know what to expect. Frau is largely ignored in the American repetoire, which is a tragedy now that I know how marvellous this work is. True, the story is lofty with a lucid message that is unpopular in today's culture. More importantly though, the music is thrilling from start to finish. The music keeps one's attention throughout, unlike Rosenkavalier and many of Strauss' later works. Solti's orchestra has some unforgetable moments -- the descent of the Princess into the human world in Act I,for example. All the singers are incredible, even if they have no stage experience in these roles. (Where would they get the opportunity in America, anyway?) Of note is the always fascinating Hildegard Behrens. Her transition from the surly and selfish woman who sells her shadow to gain "manly" powers to a loving wife could be pulled off convincingly by few others. The finale unleashes all the soloists, orchestra, and chorus in a Straussian climax equalled only by Salome's final scence and the Rosenkavalier trio.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GORGEOUS RECORDING!!!, January 20, 2004

By	"hilda_m_sykes" (USA) - See all my reviews

Open up your ears!! This is a classic recording. There are only 2 completely uncut Die Frau's on the market, the Solti and the Sawallisch, and it's obvious that the Solti wins hands down because the Sawallisch is ruined by some inappropriate casting.