Discovering the Operetta
Starting with Mozart’s Singspiel and continuing with the 19th-century development of this most lively and enjoyable operatic tradition, we discover some of the great works of Johan Strauss II & III, Offenbach, von Suppé, Messeger, Lehár and Arthur Sullivan, among others. In addition, we explore the Spanish form of the genre, the zarzuela, and Bernstein’s American operetta Candide.
A Selected Discography:
Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail. John Eliot Gardiner, cond.
Coloratura Spectacular. Joan Sutherland, Sumi Jo & Marilyn Horne
A Portrait of Frederica von Stade, mezzo
Recital: Frederica von Stade (Offenbach, etc)
Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld/La Belle Helene (Highlights)
Offenbach: Orpheus in der Unterwelt – Highlights
Natalie Dessay ~ Miracle of the Voice
Golden Operetta ~ Lehar, Strauss, Offenbach
Johann Strauss: Die Fledermaus
The Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich, tenor
Dunkelrote Rosen ~ Rene Kollo, tenor
Jerry Hadley & Thomas Hampson; Operatic Duets
My Heart Alone – Favourite Operetta Arias. Kirchschlager/Keenlyside
Barroco Espanol Vol.2 “Ay Amor” Zarzuelas. Al Ayre Espanol
Nebra – Arias de Zarzuelas. Maria Bayo, sop.
Habanera ~ Elina Garanca, mezzo
