Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Leo Fall's enchanting operetta, "Der fidele Bauer," a delightful journey through the composer's signature blend of wit, charm, and melodic brilliance. Released on August 2, 2011, this captivating album spans nearly two hours, offering a rich tapestry of 29 tracks that bring Fall's operetta to life with unparalleled clarity and depth.
"Der fidele Bauer" is a whimsical tale set in a Bavarian village, where the spirited farmer Stefan and his beloved Annamirl navigate the complexities of love and village life. The operetta, with a libretto by Victor Léon, is presented in a prologue and two acts, each brimming with memorable arias, duets, and ensemble pieces that showcase Fall's mastery of the operetta form. The album features a stellar cast of vocalists, each bringing their unique talents to the diverse roles, from the mischievous Stefan to the elegant Friederike.
The recording, released by CPO, is a testament to Fall's enduring appeal, capturing the essence of his music with exceptional fidelity. The Franz Lehár Orchester provides a lush and dynamic accompaniment, ensuring that every note resonates with the composer's original intent. Whether you're a seasoned operetta enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers an engaging and enjoyable listening experience.
From the lively "Zipfelhaubenbauer" to the tender "Duet (Annamirl, Vinzenz)," each track in "Der fidele Bauer" is a testament to Leo Fall's genius. The album's highlight is the grand finale, where the entire cast comes together in a triumphant celebration of love and community. This recording is not just a collection of songs but a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, brought to life through the timeless music of Leo Fall.
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Tracks
Der fidele Bauer, Vorspiel "Der Student": VorspielLeo Fall, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Vorspiel "Der Student": Der Student: Scene: Annamirl, Annamirl (Vinzenz, Lindoberer, Raudaschl, Zopf)Leo Fall, Robert Maszl, Rupert Bergmann, Karl Herbst, Thomas Zisterer, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Vorspiel "Der Student": Der Student: Duet (Annamirl, Stefan)Leo Fall, Laura Scherwitzl, Eugene Amesmann, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Vorspiel "Der Student": Der Student: Scene: Ah, da bist ja, Stefan (Zopf, Stefan, Annamirl)Leo Fall, Thomas Zisterer, Eugene Amesmann, Laura Scherwitzl, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Vorspiel "Der Student": Der Student: Auftritt des MathaeusLeo Fall, Franz Suhrada, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Vorspiel "Der Student": Der Student: Zipfelhaubenbauer (Lindoberer, Mathaeus, Annamirl, Stefan)Leo Fall, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Suhrada, Eugene Amesmann, Laura Scherwitzl, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Vorspiel "Der Student": Der Student: Finaletto (Mathaeus, Stefan, Annamirl, Zopf, Lindoberer, Chorus)Leo Fall, Franz Suhrada, Eugene Amesmann, Laura Scherwitzl, Rupert Bergmann, Thomas Zisterer, Bad Ischl Lehar Festival Choir, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Introduction and Quartett (Zopf, Vinzenz, 3 Burschen)Leo Fall, Thomas Zisterer, Robert Maszl, Bad Ischl Lehar Festival Choir, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Es wird bekannt gegeben (Zopf, Vinzenz, Lindoberer, Raudaschl)Leo Fall, Thomas Zisterer, Robert Maszl, Rupert Bergmann, Karl Herbst, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Duet (Heinerle, Lisi)Leo Fall, Dorli Buchinger, Martin K. Schlatte, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Ja, Mutterle (Heinerle, Lisi, Lindoberer)Leo Fall, Martin K. Schlatte, Dorli Buchinger, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Ensemble and Duet (Annamirl, Vinzenz, Zopf, Chorus)Leo Fall, Laura Scherwitzl, Robert Maszl, Thomas Zisterer, Bad Ischl Lehar Festival Choir, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Lied des MathaeusLeo Fall, Franz Suhrada, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Zipfelhaubenbauer (Lisi, Mathaeus, Heinerle, Annamirl, Lindoberer, Zopf)Leo Fall, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Suhrada, Laura Scherwitzl, Dorli Buchinger, Martin K. Schlatte, Thomas Zisterer, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Terzett (Zopf, Lindoberer, Mathaeus)Leo Fall, Thomas Zisterer, Franz Suhrada, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Euer Stefan ist da! (Vinzenz, Annamirl, Lindoberer, Mathaeus)Leo Fall, Robert Maszl, Laura Scherwitzl, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Suhrada, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act I "Der Doktor": Act I: Der Doktor: Finale (Stefan, Vinzenz, Annamirl, Lindoberer, Mathaeus, Zopf, Chorus)Leo Fall, Eugene Amesmann, Robert Maszl, Laura Scherwitzl, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Suhrada, Thomas Zisterer, Bad Ischl Lehar Festival Choir, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Musikalischer PrologLeo Fall, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: James - Gnadige Frau (James, Friederike)Leo Fall, Christian Kotsis, Romana Noack, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Mir ist, als lag' mein ganzes Gluck weit uber'm Meer (Friederike)Leo Fall, Romana Noack, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Bravo, liebes Kind! (Stefan, Friederike, James, Kochin)Leo Fall, Eugene Amesmann, Romana Noack, Christian Kotsis, Franz Lehár Orchester, Unknown Artist, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Lied des StefanLeo Fall, Eugene Amesmann, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Tanz-Duet (Annamirl, Lindeborer)Leo Fall, Laura Scherwitzl, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Herr Professor (James, Stefan, Lindoberer, Friederike, Kochin, Annamirl, Mathaeus)Leo Fall, Christian Kotsis, Eugene Amesmann, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Suhrada, Laura Scherwitzl, Romana Noack, Franz Lehár Orchester, Unknown Artist, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Duet (Annamirl, Vinzenz)Leo Fall, Laura Scherwitzl, Robert Maszl, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Annamirl, woasst, wo'd schlafen tuast? (Mathaeus, Annamirl, Lindoberer)Leo Fall, Franz Suhrada, Laura Scherwitzl, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Bauernmarsch (Annamirl, Mathaeus, Lindoberer)Leo Fall, Laura Scherwitzl, Franz Suhrada, Rupert Bergmann, Franz Lehár Orchester, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: So, Mamachen, da sind wir zu Hause! (Stefan, Ratin, Sanitatsrat, Horst, Friederike, James, Chorus)Leo Fall, Eugene Amesmann, Walter Witzany, Romana Noack, Christian Kotsis, Bad Ischl Lehar Festival Choir, Franz Lehár Orchester, Unknown Artist, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Der fidele Bauer, Act II "Der Professor": Act II: Der Professor: Finale (Friederike, Stefan, Sanitatsrat, Rathin, Lindoberer, Mathaeus, Annamirl, Horst, Vinzenz, Chorus)Leo Fall, Romana Noack, Eugene Amesmann, Rupert Bergmann, Robert Maszl, Franz Suhrada, Laura Scherwitzl, Walter Witzany, Thomas Zisterer, Christian Kotsis, Bad Ischl Lehar Festival Choir, Franz Lehár Orchester, Unknown Artist, Vinzenz Praxmarer
Leo Fall, born in 1873 in Olomouc, Moravia, was a prolific Austrian composer and Kapellmeister renowned for his enchanting operettas that captivated audiences across Europe. Hailing from a family of musicians, Fall's father, a military bandmaster, ignited his passion for music. Fall's compositions, such as "Die Dollarprinzessin" (The Dollar Princess) and "Madame Pompadour," are celebrated for their wit, charm, and memorable melodies, showcasing his mastery of the operetta genre. His works, which include operas, incidental music, and orchestral pieces, reflect his deep musical heritage and innovative spirit. Fall's career spanned major cities like Vienna, Berlin, Hamburg, and London, where his operettas enjoyed immense success. His collaborations with notable librettists and his friendship with figures like Kurt Tucholsky further enriched his artistic journey. Fall's legacy endures as a key figure in the "Silver Age of Operetta," leaving behind a treasure trove of musical gems that continue to delight audiences today.