Dive into the enchanting world of Leo Fall's "Die Kaiserin," a captivating operetta that showcases the composer's mastery of the genre. This live recording, captured during the Lehár Festival in Bad Ischl in the summer of 2014, brings to life Fall's favorite work, originally premiered in Berlin in 1915. The operetta, led by a stellar cast including Miriam Portmann as the titular Kaiserin and Marius Burkert, is a delightful exploration of love, intrigue, and the opulence of imperial court life.
"Die Kaiserin" is a feast for the ears, with its waltzes, arias, and ensemble pieces that highlight Fall's knack for memorable melodies and clever orchestration. The album spans three acts, each filled with memorable songs and dramatic scenes that keep the audience engaged from start to finish. The performances are vibrant and full of energy, with each singer bringing their unique voice and interpretation to the characters they portray.
The album features a total of 24 tracks, with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes, providing a comprehensive experience of Fall's operetta. The recording quality is excellent, capturing the richness of the orchestra and the clarity of the vocal performances. Whether you're a fan of operetta, a lover of classical music, or simply looking for a new and engaging listening experience, "Die Kaiserin" is sure to delight. This recording is a testament to Leo Fall's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of his music.
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Tracks
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Wir befinden uns"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Nun, liebster Graf"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Die Blumen"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Was ich will"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Erstens, der Gesandte"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Einzug zum Maskenball"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Ja, meine Herren"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Mir hat heute Nacht"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: WalzerszeneLeo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt I: "Feiern, Durchlaucht"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Sie hat ihn also bekommen"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Meine Herren Edelknaben"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Bonjour, meine Herren"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Streng dich an"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Friedlich liegst du"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Es ist gar allerliebst"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Bichette"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Hast du mich lieb?"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt II: "Und was die verflixte Ballgeschichte"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt III: "Sie sind also bös' miteinander"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt III: "Untertänigsten Guten Morgen"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt III: "Nein, nein, mein lieber Graf"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt III: "Sind's alle da?"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
Die Kaiserin, Akt III: "'s Glück ist in der Näh'"Leo Fall, Orchester des Kölner Rundfunks, Franz Marszalek, Anny Schlemm, Franz Fehringer, Willy Schneider, Gretl Schörg, Willy Hofmann, Paul Bürks, Annelie Jansen, Ursula Feldhege, Franz Wolf, Hans Remagen, Julius Gamon
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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