Richard Strauss, Fritz Reiner, The New York Metropolitan Opera, Salome, Ljuba Welitsch, Elisabeth Höngen, Set Svanholm, Hans Hotter, Brian Sullivan , Astrid Varnay, Walburga Wegner, Paul Schoeffler - Salome And Elektra
Review by Andre Sianipar
Salome and Elektra is an album featuring the works of Richard Strauss, performed by some of the best musicians and singers of the New York Metropolitan Opera. Conducted by Fritz Reiner, the album features Salome, Ljuba Welitsch, Elisabeth Höngen, Set Svanholm, Hans Hotter, Brian Sullivan, Astrid Varnay, Walburga Wegner, and Paul Schoeffler.
The album is a stunning showcase of Strauss' genius, with both Salome and Elektra showcasing the composer's signature style of lush orchestration and complex vocal arrangements. The performances are top-notch, with each singer bringing their own unique interpretation to the roles they play.
Ljuba Welitsch's portrayal of Salome is particularly noteworthy, with her powerful voice and dramatic flair bringing the character to life in a way that is both haunting and mesmerizing. Elisabeth Höngen is equally impressive as Klytämnestra in Elektra, delivering a performance that is both intense and emotionally charged.
The orchestral arrangements are also exceptional, with Fritz Reiner leading the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in a way that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of Strauss' music. The result is an album that is both beautiful and captivating, and a must-have for any fan of classical music.
Album: Salome And Elektra
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Salome Part 2 | 24:31 | |
| Salome Part 1 | 24:28 | |
| Elektra Part 3 | 26:18 | |
| Elektra Conclusion | 25:02 | |
| Elektra Part 1 | 25:15 | |
| Elektra Part 2 | 25:52 | |
| Salome Part 3 | 25:00 | |
| Salome Conclusion | 17:55 |
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MET 9Labels
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Formats
- 4 × Vinyl
- LP
- Album
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Baritone Vocals | Hans Hotter, Paul Schoeffler |
| Composed By | Richard Strauss |
| Conductor | Fritz Reiner |
| Contralto Vocals | Elisabeth Höngen |
| Soprano Vocals | Astrid Varnay, Ljuba Welitsch, Walburga Wegner |
| Tenor Vocals | Brian Sullivan , Set Svanholm |
Notes
The release is the RCA Soria Series MET 9, which includes two operas by Richard Strauss. Salome was recorded on January 19, 1951 and Elektra was recorded on February 23, 1952. This was the ninth in the series of gifts to those who gave $125 to The New York Metropolitan Operan in 1981. The release contains a booklet which details historic performances and singers of these operas at the Met. It highlights the singers and conductor and recording methods of these mono-records. The presentation is in a felt-covered box with the two libretti, booklet and four records in a slideout.About Richard Strauss, Fritz Reiner, The New York Metropolitan Opera, Salome, Ljuba Welitsch, Elisabeth Höngen, Set Svanholm, Hans Hotter, Brian Sullivan , Astrid Varnay, Walburga Wegner, Paul Schoeffler
Real Name
- Richard Georg Strauss
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