Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Leo Fall's 'Die geschiedene Frau', a captivating operetta that has been delighting audiences since its premiere in 1908. This charming album, released on 6 March 2015, features a talented ensemble of vocalists, including Lieselotte Ebnet, Rudolf Schock, and Margit Schramm, accompanied by the renowned Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester.
With a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes, this album takes you on a journey through a story of love, jealousy, and misunderstandings. The narrative follows Karel, a devoted husband who finds himself in a compromising situation with a young woman during a chance encounter on a train. Despite his innocence, his wife Jana's unwarranted jealousy leads her to file for divorce, setting off a chain of events that explores the complexities of relationships and the consequences of hasty decisions.
Leo Fall's masterful composition, with its lush orchestration and memorable melodies, brings this tale to life with wit and charm. The album features 30 tracks, including dialogues and musical numbers, showcasing the composer's skill in crafting a rich and engaging operetta. From the lively 'Vorspiel' to the poignant 'Finale', each piece is a testament to Fall's ability to evoke emotion and convey the nuances of the human experience.
With its unique blend of humour, pathos, and musical brilliance, 'Die geschiedene Frau' is a must-listen for fans of operetta and classical music. So sit back, relax, and let the beautiful music of Leo Fall transport you to a world of elegance and refinement, as you experience the magic of this timeless operetta.
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Tracks
Die geschiedene Frau: VorspielLeo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: Dialog 1Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: "Erlauben Sie! Was glauben Sie?"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: Dialog 2Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: "So lebten sie selig"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: Dialog 3Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: "O Schlafcoupé, o Schlafcoupé"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: Dialog 4Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: "Nun Jana! Sprich! Was soll es mit uns beiden?"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: "Ich kann wohl begreifen die Eifersucht der Frau"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: Dialog 5Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: "Ja, sei wieder gut"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act I: "Ich bin eine Frau, die siegt, wenn sie will"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: "Gonda, liebe kleine Gonda"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: Dialog 6Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: "Kind, du kannst tanzen wie meine Frau"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: Dialog 7Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: "Zwischenmusik"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: Dialog 8Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: "Kinder, ihr kommt mir so sonderbar vor"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: Dialog 9Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act II: "Ich und du und Müllers Kuh"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: "Tripp und trapp, trapp und tripp"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: "Sich im Walzertanz zu wiegen"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: "Zwischenmusik"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: "Montag, Dienstag, ..."Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: Dialog 10Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: "Man steigt nach"Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: Dialog 11Leo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Die geschiedene Frau, Act III: FinaleLeo Fall, Großes Wiener Rundfunkorchester, Max Schönherr, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Wilhelm Schmidt, Dorothea Siebert, Kurt Preger, Josef Menschik, Lotte Ledl, Karl Böhm, Herbert Hauk, Franz Emmerich
Leo Fall, born Leopold Fall in Olmouc, Moravia, was a prolific Austrian composer renowned for his enchanting operettas. Born into a musical family, Fall's father, Moritz Fall, a military bandmaster, nurtured his early musical talents. Fall's compositions, such as "The Dollar Princess," "The Merry Farmer," "The Rose of Stambul," and "Madame Pompadour," captivated audiences with their wit and charm, securing his place as a leading figure in the operetta genre. Educated at the prestigious Vienna Conservatory, Fall's musical journey was marked by innovation and a deep understanding of the operetta form. His works continue to be celebrated for their lively melodies and engaging narratives, offering a delightful glimpse into the golden age of operetta.
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