Dive into the enchanting world of 18th-century opera with Fritz Wunderlich's "Mozart Contemporaries," a captivating collection of arias composed by lesser-known composers who were contemporaries of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Released on May 11, 2018, by SWR Classic, this album is the sixth installment in a series dedicated to the SWR recordings of the renowned German tenor Fritz Wunderlich.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, the album features 13 tracks, each showcasing Wunderlich's exceptional vocal prowess and musicality. From the excerpts of "Günther von Schwarzburg" to the famous aria "Ombra mai fù" from Handel's "Serse," Wunderlich's performances are a testament to his unparalleled ability to bring depth and luster to early lieder and arias.
The album includes collaborations with Elisabeth Verl and is presented in a high-quality audio CD format. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Mozart Contemporaries" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, highlighting the beauty and diversity of 18th-century opera.
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Tracks
Günther von Schwarzburg (Excerpts): Schönster Sohn des Himmels!Ignaz Holzbauer, Fritz Wunderlich, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
Günther von Schwarzburg (Excerpts): O König, deine HandIgnaz Holzbauer, Fritz Wunderlich, Elisabeth Verlooy, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
L'innocenza giustificata: Alte Eiche an schwindelnden Hängen (Sung in German)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Fritz Wunderlich, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
Brenno: Santi numi del cieloJohann Friedrich Reichardt, Elisabeth Verlooy, Fritz Wunderlich, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
L'amor contrastato "La molinara": Nel cor più non mi sentoGiovanni Paisiello, Elisabeth Verlooy, Fritz Wunderlich, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
Alcide al bivio (Excerpts): Questo agevole a ameno - Dei clementi, amici deiVincenzo Righini, Fritz Wunderlich, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
Alcide al bivio (Excerpts): Alme belle, fugitte prudentiVincenzo Righini, Elisabeth Verlooy, Margarethe Bence, Fritz Wunderlich, Hans Günter Nöcker, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
Der Wasserträger (Excerpts): O du meine ErretterLuigi Cherubini, Hildegard Hillebrecht, Fritz Wunderlich, Marcel Cordes, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Hans Müller-Kray
Der Wasserträger (Excerpts): Mich trennen soll ich von dem GattenLuigi Cherubini, Hildegard Hillebrecht, Fritz Wunderlich, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Hans Müller-Kray
Der Wasserträger (Excerpts): Gott! Täuscht mein Auge mich nichtLuigi Cherubini, Hildegard Hillebrecht, Fritz Wunderlich, Marcel Cordes, Christa Lippmann, Robert Hoyem, August Messthaler, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Hans Müller-Kray
Der Wasserträger (Excerpts): Dies Schweigen ist so fürchterlichLuigi Cherubini, Hildegard Hillebrecht, Fritz Wunderlich, Robert Hoyem, Klaus Bertram, Walter Köninger, Stuttgart Radio Choir, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Hans Müller-Kray
Gli equivoci in amore, o vero La Rosaura: Quel povero coreAlessandro Scarlatti, Fritz Wunderlich, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Emmerich Smola
Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fùGeorge Frideric Handel, Fritz Wunderlich, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Alfons Rischner
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