Richard Strauss / Herbert von Karajan - Wiener Philharmoniker - Anna Tomowa-Sintow - Agnes Baltsa - Janet Perry - Kurt Moll – Der Rosenkavalier - Querschnitt
Richard Strauss – Der Rosenkavalier (Querschnitt)
Herbert von Karajan · Wiener Philharmoniker · Anna Tomowa-Sintow · Agnes Baltsa · Janet Perry · Kurt Moll
This beautifully curated highlights selection from Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier brings together one of the great operatic partnerships of the late 20th century: Herbert von Karajan conducting the Wiener Philharmoniker in a richly detailed, luxuriously coloured interpretation of the score.
Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier is a lavish, nostalgic comedy set in 18th-century Vienna, blending elegance, humour, and bittersweet reflection on love and time. In this condensed “Querschnitt” (highlights version), the emotional and musical essence of the opera is distilled into its most memorable scenes.
Karajan’s direction emphasises warmth, blend, and long orchestral lines, drawing out the shimmering beauty of Strauss’s orchestration. The Wiener Philharmoniker respond with their trademark richness, while the vocal cast - led by Anna Tomowa-Sintow, Agnes Baltsa, Janet Perry, and Kurt Moll - brings both dramatic presence and vocal refinement to their roles.
From intimate duets to expansive ensemble writing, this recording captures the opera’s shifting moods: youthful passion, comedic sparkle, and ultimately poignant reflection. It stands as a luxurious and highly polished entry point into one of Strauss’s most beloved stage works.
Tracklist:
Erster Aufzug
1 – Einleitung
2 – Wie du warst! Wie du bist
3 – Di rigori armato
4 – Da geht er hin, der aufgeblasene schlechte Kerl
Zweiter Aufzug
5 – Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren
6 – Da lieg’ ich
Dritter Aufzug
7 – Nein, nein, nein, nein! Ich trink’ kein Wein
8 – Terzett: “Marie Theres’!” / “Hab mir’s gelobt … Ist ein Traum, kann nicht wirklich sein”
CD Details
| Label | Deutsche Grammophon Records |
| Catalogue Number | 415 284-2 |
| Year of Release | 1980's |
| Country of Pressing | Germany |
| Decade | 1980's |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | CD |
Details
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