Die Zauberflöte (Great Recordings of the Century)

~ Release by Mozart; Otto Klemperer, Gedda, Janowitz, Berry, Unger, Popp, Frick, Schwarzkopf, Ludwig, Pütz, Höffgen, Crass, Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 7 available)

Annotation

Apparently there a different versions of this release with the main difference in playtime for track 12 (0:40 vs. 1:32). for discussion see edit #11565285

CD 1 — For DiscID: A.v_v6eiQsdEPpNbP_w96gysHPM-

  • Matrix: EMI UDEN 5673892 @ 11-2-4-NL
  • Mastering SID: IFPI L046
  • Mould SID: ifpi 15D3

CD 2 — For DiscID: FbldW6syrxE_d1ekoEhTvLgAC.0-

  • Matrix: EMI UDEN 5673902 @ 1 1-2-12-NL
  • Mastering SID: IFPI L047
  • Mould SID: ifpi 15A2
Annotation last modified on 2022-09-10 15:44 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD: Act 1
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1Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Ouverture
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Ouvertüre (The Magic Flute, K. 620: Overture) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 (The Magic Flute, K. 620)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:17
2Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene I. No. 1 Introduction "Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!" (Tamino, Damen)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 1 Introduktion „Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!” (Tamino, Damen) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Johann Josef Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart6:54
3Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene I. No. 2 Aria "Was hör' ich? Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja" (Papageno)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 2 Arie „Was hör’ ich?” … „Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja” (Papageno) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:41
4Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene I. No. 3 Aria "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" (Tamino)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 3 Arie „Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön“ (Tamino) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart4:11
5Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene II. No. 4 Recitative and Aria "O zitt're nicht, mein lieber Sohn!" (Die Königin der Nacht)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
soprano vocals [Die Königin der Nacht]:
Lucia Popp (soprano) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 4 Rezitativ und Arie „O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn” ... „Zum Leiden bin ich auserkoren” (Die Königin der Nacht) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart5:09
6Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene III. No. 5 Quintet "Hm! Hm! Hm!" (Papageno, Tamino, Damen)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
tenor vocals [Tamino]:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 5 Quintet „Hm! hm! hm! hm!” … „Drei Knaben, jung, schön, hold und weise” (Papageno, Tamino, Drei Damen) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart6:44
7Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene IV. No. 6 Terzetto "Du feines Täubchen, nur herein" (Monostatos, Pamina, Papageno)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
baritone vocals:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
soprano vocals:
Gundula Janowitz (soprano) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 6 Terzett „Du feines Täubchen, nur herein!” (Monostatos, Pamina, Papageno) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1:56
8Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene IV. No. 7 Duet "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" (Pamina, Papageno)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
baritone vocals [Papageno]:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
soprano vocals [Pamina]:
Gundula Janowitz (soprano) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 7 Duett „Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” (Pamina, Papageno) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:34
9Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene V. No. 8 Finale "Zum Ziele führt dich diese Bahn" (Knaben, Tamino, Stimmen, Sprecher)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
bass vocals:
Franz Crass (operatic bass) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. No. 8 Finale „Zum Ziele führt dich diese Bahn” (Knaben, Tamino, Stimmen, Sprecher) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart10:05
10Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene V. Andante "Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton" (Tamino)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. Andante „Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton” (Tamino) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:54
11Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene VI. "Schnelle Füße, rascher Mut" (Pamina, Papageno, Monostatos, Sklaven)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
baritone vocals:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
soprano vocals:
Gundula Janowitz (soprano) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
tenor vocals:
Gerhard Unger (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. "Schnelle Füsse, rascher Mut … Nur geschwinde, nur geschwinde … Wer viel wagt, gewinnt oft viel! … Das klinget so herrlich … Könnte jeder brave Mann" (Pamina, Papageno, Monostatos, Sklaven) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:35
12Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene VI. "Könnte jeder brave Mann" (Pamina, Papageno)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
baritone vocals:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
soprano vocals:
Gundula Janowitz (soprano) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Könnte jeder brave Mann” (Pamina, Papageno) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart0:40
13Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene VI. Allegro maestoso "Es lebe Sarastro!" (Gefolge, Papageno, Pamina, Sarastro)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
baritone vocals:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
bass vocals:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
soprano vocals:
Gundula Janowitz (soprano) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. Allegro maestoso „Es lebe Sarastro!” (Gefolge, Pamina, Papageno) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart5:05
14Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Act I, Scene VI. "Nun, stolzer Jüngling; nur hierher!" (Monostatos, Pamina, Tamino, Gefolge, Sarastro)
producer:
Peter Andry (producer)
bass vocals:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
soprano vocals:
Gundula Janowitz (soprano) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10) and Gerhard Unger (tenor) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt I. „Nun, stolzer Jüngling; nur hierher!” (Monostatos, Pamina, Tamino, Gefolge, Sarastro) (from 1964-03-24 until 1964-04-10)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:34
2▶CD: Act 2

Credits

Release

mastering:Allan Ramsay (engineer) (in 2000)
chorus master:Wilhelm Pitz (chorus master)
librettist:Emanuel Schikaneder
choir vocals:Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977)
part of:The Telegraph: Best Classical Music Recordings (order: 38)
Great Recordings of the Century (EMI Classics remaster series) (order: 85)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2508203 [info]
ASIN:UK: B00004U0C9 [info]
UK: B00004VVZN [info]

Release group

excerpts:The Magic Flute: Highlights (1964 studio cast) by Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, classical composer); Janowitz (soprano), Gedda (tenor), Berry (bass‐baritone), Popp (soprano), Frick (operatic bass), Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano), Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) & Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977), Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/637718 [info]
other databases:http://www.operadis-opera-discography.org.uk/CLMOZAUB.HTM#41 [info]
https://www.operadis-opera-discography.org.uk/ALMOZAUB.HTM#64 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0001805286 [info]