Sings Kalman & Lehar

On this CD:

1. In Einem Meer Von Liebe (In A Sea Of Love) In einem Meer von Liebe [In A Sea Of Love]
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

2. Wo die Lerche singt, operetta Durch die Weiten Felder vom Montmartre
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

3. Das Veilchen vom Montmartre, operetta Excerpt
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

4. Das Land des Lächelns, operetta Ich möcht wieder einmal die Heimat sehen
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

5. Die Herzogin Von Chicago, operetta Ein kleiner Slowfox mit Mary
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

6. Gib Mir Dort Vom Himmelszelt Alle Stern Der Welt Gib mir dort vom Himmelszelt alle Stern der Welt
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

7. Die Zirkusprinzessin, operetta Was in der Welt geschieht
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

8. Paganini, operetta Liebe, du Himmel auf Erden
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

9. Kaiserin Josephine, operetta Mein Traum, Mein Traum
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

10. Der Zarewitsch, operetta Kosende Wellen [Caressing Waves]
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

11. Das Hollandweibchen, operetta O du holde Zeit
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

12. Wer Will Neut Nacht Mein Liebster Sein? Wer Will heut nacht mein Liebster sein?
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

13. Der Zarewitsch, operetta Act 1: Einer wird Kommen
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

14. Kaiserin Josephine, operetta Schöne Marquise
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

15. Eva, operetta War es auch nichts als ein Augenblick
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

16. Frasquita, operetta Fragst Mich, Was Liebe st? (Do You Ask Me What Love is?)
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

17. Schön ist die Welt, operetta Act 3: Ich bin verliebt
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

18. Die Faschingsfee, operetta Lieber Himmelvater
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Chandos Concert Orchestra with Marilyn Hill Smith
Conducted by Stuart Barry

Tracks:

Entry Of Mariza
Sag' Ja Mein Lieb, Sag' Ja
Mein Liebeslied Mub Ein Walzer Sein
Kosende Wellen
Heut Konnt Einer Sein Gluck Bei Mir Machen
Nonnenchor
Hor' ich Zymbalklange
Mein Herr Marquis
Mein Herr Marquis
Sei Nicht Bos
Held Meiner Traume
Wiener Blut

Customer Reviews:

Golden Age Recording Worth Its Weight In Gold.......2004-05-17

I'll have to admit, when it comes to re-releases of classical music, I am usually an easy target, but when the CD that is re-released from LP to CD format has a retro cover, I'm almost always a sucker. All I need to do to prove this point is show people the RCA Red Seal releases I have in my collection. Why do these recordings have such an appeal? Many of them I listened to when growing up and many are the very recordings that introduced me to classical music and started me on a lifelong appreciation of wonderful sounds performed by the world's foremost performers. When it has an original cover, I am transported back in time, albeit without scratches thanks to digital re-mastering. That being said, when I saw a vintage re-release of a Prima Donna with a French poodle (it dates back to 1961, would she be pictured any other way?), my curiosity was piqued. I was naturally drawn to Decca's re-release of a Hilde Gueden recording of operetta favorites. After listening, I realized I struck gold with this collection.

When performing, Hilde Gueden's repertoire tended toward Mozart roles and some Germans works, although she had success in a wide variety of roles including Gilda and Musetta. Her voice is light yet disciplined which makes her a natural for operetta arias. It is evident from listening that Ms. Gueden not only is a capable performer, but enjoys the music she is performing. This recording contains many of the standard favorites such as "Hore ich Zigeurnergeigen" from GRAFIN MARIZA, Straus' Wiener Blut, and the Nuns' Chorus from Casanova to name a few. She performs as a soloist in many of the tracks though in some she is accompanied by the wonderful Vienna Operetta Choir. Robert Stolz does a wonderful job conducting the Vienna Staatsoper Orchestra.

Tracks:

Ah! Cruel Man
Letter Duet: How Delightful 'Tis To Wander'
Ah, Forgive, My Love, Forgive Me
He's Not The One Who Is Right For Me
By Tomorrow We'll Be Together
A Vilia Who Liv'd By A Cool Forest Glade'
Where Are They Now?
Where Is My Brother?
By Strauss
Some Day My Heart Will Awake

Marilyn Hill Smith Sings Lehár and Kálmán

Average customer rating:

A Very Respectable Production
A big disappointment
Sumptuous Soprano Operetta Hits

Marilyn Hill Smith Sings Lehár and Kálmán

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005NG5O
Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

In einem Meer von Liebe/Wo die Lerche singt
Durche die weiten Felder
Du Veilchen von Montmartre
Ich mocht wieder einmal die Heimat seh'n
Win kleiner Slowfox mit Mary
Gib mir dort vom Himmelszelt alle Sterne der Weit
Was in der Welt geschieht
Liebe, du Himmel auf Erden
Mein Traum, mein Traum
Kosende Wellen
O du holde Zeit
Wer will heut' Nacht mein Liebster sein?
Einer wird kommen
Schone Marquise
War' es auch nichts als ein Augenblick
Fragst mich, was Liebe ist?
Ich bin verliebt
Lieber Himmelvater

Customer Reviews:

A Very Respectable Production.......2006-04-28

I don't usually write reviews on line, but I must take exception to the negative review above. Ms Smith's voice is light, yes, but this repertoire is not particularly harmed by a light voice; in fact, it was probably written with a lighter voice in mind. Any thinness in her voice is compensated for by Ms Smith's spirited, technically accomplished, and intelligent rendering of the material. The orchestra and conducting are fine, and the choice of selections is inspired by a true appreciation of the genre.

Definitely one to own for the fan of operetta.

A big disappointment.......2006-03-24

I had read a good review and the Lehar and Kalman songs sounded interesting. Her pronunciation of various languages is good and that's about all that I can say that is good. Thin little voice with no expression, no verve. We listened once and never will again.

Sumptuous Soprano Operetta Hits.......2004-01-25

A wonderful garland of operetta excerpts magnificently sung and accompanied by an orchestra that obviously gets a kick out of this music, this album will knock your socks off! Ms. Hill Smith has all the notes and sings idiomatic German. You'll want this one if you love operetta.

Average customer rating:

DOES IT GET ANY BETTER?
Fantastic!

Sings Kalman & Lehar

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000000ANP
Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

In einem Meer von Liebe
Wo die Lerche singt: Durch die weiten Felder
Das Veilchen vom Montmartre: Das Veilchen vom Montmartre
Das Land des Lelns: Ich m wieder einmal die Heimat seh'n
Die Herzogin von Chicago: Ein kleiner Slowfox mit Mary
Zigeunerliebe: Gib mir dort vom Himmelszelt alle Sterne der Welt
Die Zirkusprinsessin: Was in der Welt geschieht
Paganini: Liebe, du Himmel auf Erden
Kaiserin Josephine: Mein Traum, mein Traum
Der Zarewitsch: Kosende Wellen
Das Hollandweibchen: O du holde Zeit
Paganini: Wer will heut' nacht mein Liebster sein?
Der Zarewitsch: Einer wird kommen
Kaiserin Josephine: SchMarquise
Eva, das Fabriksml: W es auch nichts als ein Augenblick
Frasquita: Fragst mich, was Liebe ist?
Schst die Welt: Ich bin verliebt
Die Faschingsfee: Lieber Himmelvater

Customer Reviews:

DOES IT GET ANY BETTER?.......2000-07-27

This marvelous British soprano has one of the loveliest voiceson record today. You will thrill to her readings of these timelessoperetta standards presented with lush orchestration and remarkable fidelity. She has picked two favored composers in Kalman and Lehar to do her cavorting with and the result is music of the highest order. Those of us who are familiar with her art will find this a welcome addition and somewhat of a showpiece to her growing list of treasurable recordings. You will find a variety of favorite operetta classics in this collection. The only number that seems out of place is Kalman's Die Herzogin von Chicago number. Another reviewer, however, found it to be one of the highlights. It does show Miss Smith's versatility. Previous to this, she has given us TREASURES OF THE OPERETTA Vol. 1, 2 and 3 with Peter Morrison which are treasures indeed along with cast recordings of THE COUNT OF LUXEMBURG, THE STUDENT PRINCE, THE MERRY WIDOW, CANDIDE, etc. It is little wonder that she is regarded by many to be among the reigning royalty of the current world of operetta. I find myself asking, can it get any better?

Fantastic!.......1999-12-28

I agree with the previous reviewer. I also bought this because it was repressed music, and it is fantastic.

This is the most fun I've had listening to an opera! It's non-stop entertainment with great dances and beautiful singing as well. There are great "typical" classical numbers as well as others that are more "Broadway" type, but it's better than any musical I have ever heard.

The singing, conducting, and orchestra are all of the highest quality. It's just a really fun, enjoyable, great recording of a fantastic piece of work that will hopefully come into its own. With this recording, we may see a lot more of The Duchess of Chicago.

You can really see the influences this may have had on 1920's Broadway musicals, and the influence they have had on Kalman. I had read that he went to New York before writing this piece and was able to tie things in.

It's quite a large orchestra, and has the fox trot, charleston, children chorus, and some great duets, arias, trios, etc...This is a complete musical feast.

I too cannot get these tunes out of my head.

It's a MUST for any opera lover!

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