Immerse yourself in the legendary voice of George London, one of the most celebrated bass-baritones of the 20th century, with the re-release of "Grosse Sänger unseres Jahrhunderts: George London." This album, originally recorded between 1953 and 1956, showcases London at the pinnacle of his career, accompanied by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. The collection features excerpts from iconic operas such as Offenbach's "Les contes d'Hoffmann," Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin," Borodin's "Prince Igor," Verdi's "Aïda," and Wagner's "Die Walküre." Each track is a testament to London's extraordinary vocal prowess and his ability to bring dramatic intensity to every performance. The album spans a diverse repertoire, highlighting London's versatility and the rich, resonant quality of his voice. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to classical music, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and enduring works in the operatic canon.
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Tracks
Les contes d'Hoffmann (Excerpts): Scintille diamant [Live]Jacques Offenbach, George London, Richard Kraus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Les contes d'Hoffmann (Excerpts): Antonia - Leise tönt meiner Stimme Klang [Sung in German] [Live]Jacques Offenbach, George London, Rudolf Moralt, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Teresa Stich-Randall, Maria von Ilosvay
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 (Excerpts): Sie schrieben mir [Sung in German] [Live]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George London, Richard Kraus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 (Excerpts): Onegin, bitte stehen Sie auf [Sung in German] [Live]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George London, Richard Kraus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Valérie Bak
Prince Igor: Ni sna ni otdchyda (Live)Alexander Borodin, George London, Hermann Weigert, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aïda: Ciel, mio padre! A te grave cagion m'adduce, Aïda (Live)Giuseppe Verdi, George London, Astrid Varnay, Hermann Weigert, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Die Walküre, WWV 86B (Excerpts): War es so schmählich, was ich verbrach [Live]Richard Wagner, George London, Astrid Varnay, Hermann Weigert, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Die Walküre, WWV 86B (Excerpts): Leb wohl, du kühnes, herrliches Kind [Live]Richard Wagner, George London, Hermann Weigert, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra