Der Rosenkavalier

Richard Strauss (1864–1949)

DESCRIPTION

This Der Rosenkavalier features Ingrid Bjoner as the Marschallin, a role that proves especially well suited to her gifts. Bjoner’s voice, notable both for its considerable power and its innate purity, responds well to the Marschallin’s conversational vocal writing, allowing her to reveal a wide range of vocal color and interpretive nuance.

As Octavian, Hertha Töpper conveys the character’s youthful impetuousness with striking immediacy, the voice rising above the orchestra with apparent ease while also suggesting the vulnerability at the heart of the role. Erika Köth brings a fresh and engaging presence to Sophie, shaping the character with youthful charm.

CAST

Octavian – HERTHA TÖPPER
Marschallin – INGRID BJONER
Baron Ochs – KURT BÖHME
Sophie – ERIKA KÖTH
Faninal – BENNO KUSCHE
Leitmetzerin – ANNELIE WAAS
Sänger – FRITZ WUNDERLICH
Annina – BRIGITTE FASSBAENDER
Valzacchi – FERRY GRUBER
Wirt – FRIEDRICH LENZ
Notar – JOSEF KNAPP
Polizeikommissar – MINO YAHIA
Haushofmeister bei Marschallin – FRANZ KLARWEIN
Haushofmeister bei Faninal – KARL OSTERTAG
Modistin – LUISA CARNER
Tierhändler – KARL OSTERTAG
Drei Adelige Waisen – MONIKA KIENZL, MARGARET NESSEL, ROSEMARIE FRENI

DETAILS

Location: München
Date: July 20, 1966
Conductor: Rudolf Kempe
Catalogue Number: OD 12346-3
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 3
In Mono

Act I

Act II

Act III