{"product_id":"j-strauss-die-fledermaus-karajan-the-vienna-philharmonic-orchestra","title":"J. Strauss - a Gala Performance of Die Fledermaus - Karajan - VPO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis landmark 1960 recording of Die Fledermaus remains the gold standard for Johann Strauss II’s masterpiece, capturing a \"dream cast\" that defined the era. Under the baton of Herbert von Karajan, the Vienna Philharmonic delivers a performance of unmatched elegance, rhythmic precision, and sheer joy. Karajan’s legendary ability to blend symphonic richness with the playful spirit of the operetta creates an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and celebratory, making this one of the most essential recordings in the classical catalog.\u003cbr\u003eWhat sets this production apart is the extraordinary \"Gala Sequence\" during the Act II ball. In a tradition of grand musical theater, Prince Orlofsky’s party becomes a showcase for a stunning array of guest stars, including Hilde Gueden, Regina Resnik, and Waldemar Kmentt, bringing an unparalleled sense of occasion to the recording. This restoration revitalizes the acoustic brilliance of Vienna’s Sofiensaal, offering listeners a front-row seat to one of the most famous parties in operatic history. Every sparkling vocal line and orchestral detail is presented with a clarity that honors the original spirit of this historic Viennese gala.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Conductor – Herbert Von Karajan\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra – Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra\u003cbr\u003eChoir – Vienna State Opera Chorus\u003cbr\u003eBaritone Vocals [Franck (A prison governor)] – Eberhard Wächter\u003cbr\u003eBaritone Vocals [Frosch (A prison warden)] – Erich Kunz\u003cbr\u003eBass Vocals [Falke (Friend of Eisenstein)] – Walter Berry\u003cbr\u003eSoprano Vocals [Adele (Maid of Rosalinde)] – Erika Köth\u003cbr\u003eSoprano Vocals [Ida (Adele's sister)] – Hedwig Schubert\u003cbr\u003eSoprano Vocals [Prince Orlofsky (A young Russian nobleman)] – Regina Resnik\u003cbr\u003eSoprano Vocals [Rosalinde (Wife of Eisenstein)] – Hilde Gueden\u003cbr\u003eTenor Vocals [Alfred (An Italian tenor)] – Giuseppe Zampieri\u003cbr\u003eTenor Vocals [Dr. Blind (Eisenstein's lawyer) – Peter Klein\u003cbr\u003eTenor Vocals [Gabriel von Eisenstein (A well-to-do gentleman)] – Waldemar Kmentt\u003cbr\u003eVocals [Carioconi (An influential man)] – André von Mattoni\u003cbr\u003eVocals [Iwan (Butler to Prince Orlofsky)] – B. Fasolt\u003cbr\u003eVocals [Lord Barrymore (An English Nobleman)] – Omar Godknow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recorded on June 12-20, 1960, at the Sofiensaal, Vienna, Austria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gala Sequence was recorded around June 16-19, 1960.\u003cbr\u003eProducers – Christopher Raeburn, Erik Smith, John Culshaw\u003cbr\u003eEngineer – Gordon Parry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a modified Nagra 4SJ with Flux Heads, fed through a Merrill Audio Master MX Tape Head Preamp. The analog signal converts via a Merging Hapi converter, synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000 with Shunyata Sigma-X power cords, while grounding infrastructure utilizes Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimize noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAct I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Overture 7:59\u003cbr\u003e2 Introduction. Täubchen, das entflattert ist 1:05\u003cbr\u003e3 Da schreibt meine Schwester Ida – Duettino. Ach, ich darf nicht hin zu dir! 5:40\u003cbr\u003e4 Trio. Nein, mit solchen Advokaten – Dialogue 5:00\u003cbr\u003e5 Duet. Komm mit mir zum Souper – Dialogue 4:51\u003cbr\u003e6 Trio. So muss allein ich bleiben – Dialogue 4:08\u003cbr\u003e7 Trinke, Liebchen, trinke schnell 3:00\u003cbr\u003e8 Ich höre Stimmen! 2:03\u003cbr\u003e9 Mein Herr, was dächten Sie von mir 2:32\u003cbr\u003e10 Nein, nein, ich zweifle gar nicht mehr 3:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAct II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 Ein Souper heut uns winkt – Dialogue 4:08\u003cbr\u003e12 Couplet. Ich lade gern mir Gäste ein – Dialogue 4:16\u003cbr\u003e13 Ach, meine Herr'n und Damen 1:10\u003cbr\u003e14 Mein Herr Marquis – Dialogue 7:30\u003cbr\u003e15 Duet. Dieser Anstand, so manierlich – Dialogue 5:22\u003cbr\u003e16 Csárdás. Klänge der Heimat – Dialogue 5:49\u003cbr\u003e17 Im Feuerstrom der Reben 2:09\u003cbr\u003e18 Herr, Chevalier, ich grüsse Sie! 5:28\u003cbr\u003e19 Ballet Music 7:04\u003cbr\u003e20 Dialogue. Durchlaucht, seine Majestät der Kaiser ist am Telefon 1:16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGala Sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21 Vilja-Lied Renata Tebaldi (soprano) 5:04\u003cbr\u003e22 Domino Fernando Corena (bass) 2:12\u003cbr\u003e23 I Could Have Danced All Night Birgit Nilsson (soprano) 2:47\u003cbr\u003e24 Passione Mario del Monaco (tenor) 2:39\u003cbr\u003e25 Lullaby Teresa Berganza (mezzo-soprano), Felix Lavilla (piano) 1:57\u003cbr\u003e26 Il Bacio Dame Joan Sutherland (soprano) 4:06\u003cbr\u003e27 Dein ist mein ganzes Herz Jussi Björling (tenor)  4:08\u003cbr\u003e28 Summertime Leontyne Price (soprano) 3:08\u003cbr\u003e29 Anything you can do I can do better Giulietta Simionato (mezzo-soprano), Ettore Bastianini (baritone) 3:47\u003cbr\u003e30 Wien, Wien nur du Allein Ljuba Welitsch (soprano) 1:37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAct Two (Conclusion)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e31 Genug damit, genug 4:22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAct III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32 Entracte 0:57\u003cbr\u003e33 Dialogue. Herr Direktor! Wo is'er denn? – Ein fideles Gefängnis – No. 13, Melodrama 8:41\u003cbr\u003e34 Couplet. Spiel' ich die Unschuld vom Lande – Dialogue  9:41\u003cbr\u003e35 Ich stehe voll Zagen – Dialogue 7:55\u003cbr\u003e36 Finale. 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