Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Leo Fall's "Die Kaiserin," a captivating operetta that showcases the brilliance of one of the finest composers in the genre, often hailed as a contemporary of the legendary Franz Lehár. This album, released on August 29, 2014, under The Art Of Singing label, offers a rich and immersive experience with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
"Die Kaiserin" is a three-act operetta that weaves a tale of intrigue, romance, and high society. The album features a stunning cast, with Miriam Portmann and Marius Burkert delivering powerful performances that bring Fall's music to life. The operetta is divided into three acts, each filled with memorable arias, duets, and ensemble pieces that highlight Fall's mastery of melody and harmony.
The tracklist includes a variety of scenes and songs, from the grand "Einzug zum Maskenball" to the intimate "Hast du mich lieb?" Each track is a testament to Fall's ability to create music that is both lyrical and dramatic, making "Die Kaiserin" a standout work in the operetta canon.
This live recording captures the essence of a live performance, allowing you to feel the energy and excitement of the stage. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Die Kaiserin" offers a delightful journey into the world of classical opera, showcasing Leo Fall's enduring legacy.
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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 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.
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