Black Disc - Deutsche Grammophon-Aktiengesellschaft C 43769/43770, C 3-42524/3-42529, C 2-44073/2-44074 C-44075/2-44108 (Vergeltsgott - aria) {4x10in-78s - 7-sides}
Compact Disc - *Mike Richter Audio Encyclopedia �WWW Site 2� {1xCD-ROM} Truesound Transfers TT 2111 (+other recordings with Mitzi Günther and Louis Treuman) {1CD}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
(The) Gramophone - October 2005 p.48 [PO'C]
Comments:- The 10inch-78s issued by the Deutsche Grammophon-Aktiengesellschaft are listed in their �Verzeichnis der doppelseitigen Grammophon-Platten 1907�. The following excerpts are performed: Es lebt eine Vilja (MG); Ich bin eine anständge Frau (MG); Es war zwei Königskinder (LT); Da geh' ich zu Maxims (LT); Das ist der Zauber der Häuslichkeit (MG, LT); Das Lied vom dummer Reiter (MG,LT); Tanz duett - Lippen schweigen (MG, LT). Mizzi Günther and Louis Treumann were the original Hanna Glawari and Danilo. The recording of �Es war zwei Königskinder� is not on Mike Richter's CD-ROM, but there is a recording of �Weibermarsch�
Black Disc - G & T 2-40579, 41491/2, 41983/91, 3-42851, 43924/5 43928/9, 2-44243/53, 2-44263 (15x10in-78s), 044072/3 (1x12in-78}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The cast also includes Edmund Körner, Max Obal, Poldi Deutsch, Alfred Walters
Black Disc; - Discos Gramófono (Barcelona) �La Voz de su Amo� AE 3658-3661 (green label) {4x10in-78s} (1931)�
Compact Disc - Blue Moon BMCD 7532 (+El conde de Luxemburgo - excerpts) {1CD}
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Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the Spanish version �La viuda alegre� by Roger Junoy.Gramófono's 78s are listed in their catalogue dated enero de 1932. The followingalso take part: Pedro Vidal, Alfonso Oya. Josep Llimona, Sr. Gil, Sr. Yebra Sr. Sánchez. The following excerpts, which were recorded on the dates indicated,are performed: Salida de Sonia (Isaura, Vidal, Oya, coro - 11/6/31); Canción delHada Villa (Isaura, coro - 15/6/31 or 11/6/31); Final acto I (Isaura, Albiach, Simón, Oya, Vidal, coro - 12/6/31); Septimo (Simón, Llimona, Vidal, Oya, Gil, Sánchez, Yebra - 15/6/31); Dúo de Valentina y Fernando (Albiach, Palacios - 12/6/31); Dúo del caballito (Isaura, Simón - 16/6/31); Dúo final (Isaura, Simón - 16/6/31)
Black Disc - Odéon 250.058 - 250.061 {4x10in-78s} (blue label)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The 78s issued by French Odéon are listed in �Répertoire Général� 1936-1937 p.12. The cast also includes ? Descombes, ? Gillard, ? Jugain, ? Montigny, ? Dufont). The following excerpts are performed: Je ne connais votre Paris (GC,CD,D,G,J,choeurs); Pardonne-moi chère patrie (JL); C'est la valse, écoutez (GC,HR,JL,De,J,choeurs); Chanson de Vylia (GC,choeurs); Je proclame que les femmes (LA,CD,De,M,G,Du.Ju); Viens dans ce joli pavillon (HR,LA); Jean-Pierre adorait Jeannette (GC,LA.CD.G.M,Du,choeurs); Heure exquise (GC,JL)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The 78s issued by American Decca are listed in �The Decca Labels� Vol.3 p.13, p.17. The following excerpts are performed: Overture; In Marsovia (Carlisle); The girls at Maxim's (Verea); Finale - Act 1 (Evans, Carlisle, Chorus); Down in dear old Marsovia (Chorus); Women (Evans, Carlisle); Vilia (Carlisle); Love in my heart (Knight); Finale - Act 2 (Evans, Carlisle, Chorus); The girls at Maxim's (Verea); I love you so (Evans, Carlisle); Finale (Evans, Carlisle, Chorus). These were all recorded on 20 December 1943 except Kitty Carlisle's twosolos (In Marsovia and Vilia) which were re-recorded on 12 January 1944 as the �takes� recorded on 20 December were rejected.
Black Disc; - Columbia MM 849 {4x10in-78s} (USA) (1949)�; Columbia ML 2064 {1x10in-LP} (USA) (1949)�
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Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
American Record Guide - November 1949 Vol.16 No.3 p.97
The Gramophone Shop Inc Record Supplement - November 1949 p.7
The New Records (Philadelphia) - October 1949 p.10
Comments:- The following excerpts are performed: In Marsovia; Maxim's; Ladies' Choice; Villa; The Cavalier; Women; My Marriage Will be One Arranged; I Love you so.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.76 diciembre 2004 p.86 [XC]
Comments:- Recording of a performance broadcast by Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Hamburg. Some of the dialogue is spoken by a separate cast: Baron Mirko Zeta (Rudolf Fenner), Danilo (Erwin Linder), Hanna Glawari (Eva Lissa), Camille (Udo Langhoff), Cascada (Horst Beck), Raoul de St. Brioche (Manfred Steffen).
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Black Disc; - Decca K 28504-9 {6x78s}; *Decca LXT 2607 {1LP} (1951)�; *Decca �Ace of Clubs� ACL 185 {1LP} (1963)�; London LLP 380 {1LP}
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Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - October 1951 p.105 [JF]
American Record Guide - August 1951 Vol.17 No.12 p.412 [JN]
Comments:- Other roles are sung by Rolf Sander and Manfred Jungwirth. There are letters concerning this recording in THE GRAMOPHONE January 1954 p.315 and February 1974 p.1551
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
American Record Guide - October 1952 Vol.19 No.9 p.64 (mention)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
(The) Gramophone - July 1973 p.260 (audio) [PM]
Comments:- A Video recording of a film and the audio recording of its sound-track. The Widow is played by Lana Turner in the film
Black Disc; - Columbia ML 4666 {1LP} (USA) (1952)�; Philips NBE 11104 (highlights) {1x45-EP} (UK) (1960)�
Compact Disc - drg Records DRG19033 {1CD}
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Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
American Record Guide - October 1952 Vol.19 No.2 p.63 [JN]: March/April 2004 Vol.67 No.2 pp.256-257 [RT]
Records and Recordings - February 1960 p.19 (highlights) [FGB] .
Records and Recordings - February 1960 p.19 (highlights) [FGB].
Comments:- Recording of excerpts sung in an English version by Adrian Ross. The following excerpts are performed: Operning chorus; Duet. A dutiful wife; Entrance song and chorus in Moarsovia; Song Maxim's; Finale to Act 1. Opening chorus to Act 2 and Vilia; Duet. The Cavalier; March septet: Women; Duet; Duet; Romance. Love to my heart; Finale to Act 2; Song; Six girls and chorus. The girls at Maxim's; Valse duet. I love you so; Finale. The allocation of the singers to the roles given above may be incorrect. The Philips 45 contains just contributions by Dorothy Kirsten and Robert Rounseville.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Compact Disc; - EMI CDH 7 69520-2 {1CD} (1988)�; EMI Références CHS 5 67529-2 (+Das Land des Lächelns) {2CDS} (2001)�;; EMI TOCE 9145 {1CD} (Japan) (1996)�; Regis Records RRC 1163 {1CD} (2004)�; EMI Classics �Historical� 585 8222 (+Das Land des Lächelns) {2CDS} (2004)�; Naxos �Historical� 8.111007 {1CD} (2005)�
Open Reel Tape - Columbia CAT 262/3
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Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - July 1953 p.47 [AR]; February 1978 p.1950 [EG]; October 1978 p.752 [IM]; November 1988 p.870 [AML]; April 2001 p.95, p.97 [AML]; October 2004 p.93 (mention) [PO'C]
Black Disc; - Philips KD 161 {1x45-EP} (Germany) Philips 421 000 PE {1x45-EP} (1955)�; Philips S 10110 R (+ Im weißen Rößl - excerpts) {1x10in-LP}
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Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Luister - September 1955 p.290
Comments:- The following excerpts are performed: Vorspiel; Ich bin eine anständige Frau; Villa-Lied; Walzer; O Vaterland; Wie eine Knospe; Lied vom dummen Reitersmann; Grisettenlied; Lippen schweigen; Es waren zwei Königskinder.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Discofila (Madrid) - Año I No.3 mayo 1956 p.106
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the Spanish version �La viuda alegre� by Linares Rivas and Reparaz. The Widow in this version is called Sonia. It is possible that some of the singers listed above have been assigned incorrectly to their roles
Black Disc; - Philips G 5.594 R {1x10in-LP} (1960)�; Philips 6747.185 (+Le Pays du sourire - excerpts - Etcheverry)
Compact Disc; - Philips 442 244-2 {1CD} (1993)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of the French version �La Veuve Joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - May 1958 p.518 (mention) [WAC]; January 1975 p.1383 [AML]
Opera - June 1967 p.528 [AB]
American Record Guide - February 1958 Vol.24 No.6 p.268 (tape) [JL): August 1960 Vol.26 No.12 p.981 [PLM]
High Fidelity Magazine - August 1960 Vol.10 No.8 p.72 (mention)
Compact Disc; - EMI �Classics for Pleasure� 575 9962 (+The Land of Smiles;; +The Count of Luxembourg - excerpts) {2CDS} (2003)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - October 1958 p.209; March 1959 p.469; September 1985 p.419 [AML]
Gramophone Record Review - December 1958 p.119 [DM]
Records and Recordings - April 1959 p.17 [FGB]
High Fidelity Magazine - June 1960 Vol.10 No.6 p.79 [JFI]
American Record Guide - August 1960 Vol.26 No.12 p.1006 [PLM]
International Record Review - September 2003 pp.30-31 (mention) [MVA]
Open Reel Tape; - London LOH 90003 (7�ips - 4 track) (1960)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - December 1958 p.313 [AP]; March 1959 p.445 [HCS]; October 1959 p.195 (mention) [AP]; July 1965 p.73 [EG]; September 1975 p.525 [AML]; March 1977 p.1462 [AML]; June 1995 p.127 [IM];December 1998 p.116 (in brief) [AML]
Opera - December 1958 p.799; April 1999 pp.399-405 [AB]
Gramophone Record Review - December 1958 p.119 [DM/BJ]
American Record Guide - April 1959 Vol.25 No.8 p.530 [PLM]
High Fidelity Magazine - April 1959 Vol.9 No.4 p.63 [DJ]: May 1960 Vol.10 No.5 p.105 (open reel tape) [RDD]
CD COMPACT (Barcelona) - No.114 octubre 1998 p.50 (mention) [HQ]
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.31 enero-febrero 1999 p.81 [SG]
Comments:- See �Putting the Record Straight� by John Culshaw p.178
Black Disc; - Polydor 237.901 (+Le Comte de Luxembourg - excerpts) {1LP} (1960)�; Triumph Records 2.472.020 {1LP}
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The following singers take part in these excerpts: Glada Ankan, Per Grunden, Sonja Stjernquist, Olav Gerther
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Diapason - No.54 décembre 1960 pp.22-23 (mention) [JP]
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Some of the dialogue is spoken by actors: Hanna Glawari (Olga Togny), Cascada (Willy Dankek), Raoul de St. Brioche (Erst Richling). The CDs issued by ORF are (were?) listed on the website:- ####http://shop.orf.at
Compact Disc; - Accord 476 9992 (+Le Compte de Luxembourg +Frasquita - excerpts) {2CDS} (2006)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Opéra Magazine - No.10 septembre 2006 p.77 (mention) [JB]
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The 10 inch LP issued by Cetra is listed in their �Catalogo Generale Dischi� 1956 p.38.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The allocation of the singers to the roles as given above may be in error
Black Disc - Polydor LPHM 46510 (collection); American Decca DL 4001
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Compact Disc; - EMI �Belle Epoque� CZS 767 872-2 (+Paganini +Le Pays du sourire - excerpts) {2CDS} (1994)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Diapason - No.54 décembre 1960 p.22 (mention) [JP]; No.401 février 1994 p.174 [MP]
The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.129
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- According to the Anton Paulik online discography the Orchestra and Chorus are those of the Wiener Staatsoper (http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Studio/2891/paulik-dis.htm)
Black Disc - Electrola E 60 612 (+Giuditta - excerpts) {1x10in-LP}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The following excerpts are performed: O Vaterland; Da geh ich zu Maxim; Villa-Lied; Lied von dummen Reiter; Es waren zwei Königskinder; Lippen schweigen; Ja das Studium der Weiber ist schwer
Black Disc - *Concert Hall Record Club CM 135 D {1x10in-LP}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The following excerpts are performed: Ich bin eine anständige Frau; Erreich' Ich auch niemals mein Ziel; Gib acht, gib acht, mein Freund, gib acht!; Ich hab's gedacht, ich hab's gedacht!; Da geh' ich zu Maxim; Wie die Blumen im Lenze erblüu'n; O kommet doch, o kommt, Ihr Ballsirenen; Heia Mädel, aufgeschaut; Mädel schaut und Mädel gückt; Mädel zeigt, trotzdem sie schweigt; Mädel, Mädel meiner Wahl; Dummer, dummer Reitersmann; Sieht dort den kleinen Pavilion; Ich sehe schon...ich werd' hinein gehn müssen...; Es lebt' eine Vilja; Es waren zwei Königskinder; Lippen schweigen; Bei jedem Walzer Schritt; Jeder drück die Hände deutlich mir beschrieb.
Black Disc - Reader's Digest - RCA �Treasury of Great Operettas� (1-side)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts of a version in English in which Hanna and Valencienne arerenamed Sonia and Natalie
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Open Reel Tape; - Angel ZB 3630 (7�ips 4-track) (1963)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - May 1963 p.526; July 1963 p.54; August 1972 p.386; April 1986 p.1337 [AML]; November (published September) 2000 p.115 [JBS]
Opera - May 1963 pp.339-340 [AJ]
High Fidelity Magazine - April 1963 Vol.13 No.4 p.86 [CLO]: August 1963 Vol.13 No.8 p.104 [RDD] (open reel tape)
American Record Guide - June 1963 Vol.29 No.10 p.800 [HG]: July 1963 Vol.29 No.11 p.901 [RJ] (open reel tape)
The Absolute Sound - Issue 44 p.126
The Record Shelf Guide - (4) p.295
International Record Review - September 2000 p.118 [JTH]
Répertoire - No.140 novembre 2000 p.86 [CH]
Comments:- A slightly shortened version recorded on 2-7, 9, 12 July 1962. See HIGH FIDELITYNovember 1962 Vol.12 No.11 p.20
Black Disc; - Columbia OL 5880 {1LP} (USA) (1963)�;; *Columbia OS 2280 {1LP} (USA) (1963)�
Open Reel Tape; - Columbia OQ 517 (7�ips 4-track) (1963)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
High Fidelity Magazine - June 1963 Vol.13 No.6 p.66 [JFI]: August 1963 Vol.13 No.8 p.104 [RDD] (open reel tape)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Diapason - No.74 février 1963 p.22 [JG] (mention)
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�. The cast also includes Pierre Grannotti, Georges Pages
Black Disc - RCA LOC 1094 {1LP}; RCA LSO 1094 {1LP}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - pp.128-129
Comments:- Recording with the cast of the revival at the Lincoln Center, New York. The following also take part: Sig Arno, Mischa Auer, Joseph Leon, Robert Goss, Rudy Vejar.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Diapason - No.124 mars 1968 p.27 [JG]
Répertoire - No.151 novembre 2001 p.76 [JB]
Comments:- Recording of the French version by Flers and Caillavet �La Veuve joyeuse�
Compact Disc; - EMI Electrola 555 769 090-2;; *Disky DC 700172 (+Paganini - excerpts) {1CD}; EMI �Classics� 5 75738-2 (+Schön ist die Welt - excerpts) {1CD} (2003)�; EMI �Classics� 341432-2 {1CD} (2006)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Black Disc - Polydor 2416 159 {1LP}; Polydor 249 280 {1LP}; RCA Victor VL 30475 {1LP}
Compact Cassette - Polydor 3201 339
Compact Disc - Acanta 43455 {1CD}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The following take part in this recording: Else Liebensberg, Erika Mechers, Lotte Rysanek, Rudolf Christ, Kurt Equiluz
Black Disc; - Columbia TWO 234 (UK) (1969)�;; EMI Note NTS 103 {1LP} (1976)�
Compact Disc; - Classics for Pleasure 335 9812 (+The Lilac Domino +The Belle of;; New York - songs) {1CD} (2005)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - February 1969 p.1203 [WAC]; January 1977 p.1187 [AML]
The Blackwell Guide to the Musical Theatre on Record by Kurt Gänzl - p.127
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The following take part in this recording: Ion Dacian, Corneliu Fanateanu, Teodora Lucaciu.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- The information in this entry comes from the online catalogue of the Durbeck Archive: ####http://www.datalogue.info/
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
(The) Gramophone - October 1973 p.717 [AL]; February 1974 p.1611 [WAC] May 1980 p.1711 [AML] ; October 1980 p.471 [JBS]August 1992 p.72 [AML]
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of a performance in the Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. As this performance is not listed in the online chronology of the Teatro Colón (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM) it was, presumably, not part of the �temporada oficial�.
Black Disc - EMI �Classics for Pleasure� CFP 40276
Compact Cassette - EMI �Music for Pleasure� TC-CFP 40276
Compact Disc - EMI �Classics for Pleasure� CDB 5 68839-2; EMI �Classics for Pleasure� CD-CFPSD 4742
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - September 1977 p.517 [AML]; July 1978 p.256 [AB]
VHS Video Cassette - Premiere Opera Ltd. 2251 (NTSC)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Video recording of a performance at the San Diego Opera (October 1977). The cast listed above is that given in the �Performance History� that was on the website of the San Diego Opera. The VHS cassette and DVD issued by Premiere are listed in their catalogues.
Black Disc - Decca SET 629 {1LP}; London OSA 5-1172 {1LP}
Compact Cassette - Belart 461 315-4
Compact Disc - Belart 461 315-2 {1CD}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - February 1979 p.1474 [AML]
American Record Guide - August 1979 Vol.42 No.10 p.27 [RT]
Comments:- Excerpts of a version in English. There is a new overture arranged by Douglas Gamley and there is a new part, Zo-Zo, the chief grisette, sung by Regina Resnik
Black Disc; - HMV ASD 3500 {1LP} (1978)�; Angel S 37500 {1LP} (1978)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - October 1980 p.534 [AML] ; July 1989 p.233 [AML]
American Record Guide - April 1982 Vol.45 No.6 p.53 [RT]
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
(The) Gramophone - January 1986 p.965 [AML]
Comments:- Recording of a performance in the Bunku Kaikan (17 June 1982)
VHS Video Cassette - Dreamlife DMVB 91 (Japanese NTSC)
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Video recording of the French version �La Veuve Joyeuse� in a production by Jerome Savary (December 1983)
VHS Video Cassette; - Lyric Distribution Incorporated 8113 (1991)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Video recording of a performance in the Cirque Royal, Bruxelles (April 1986). The cast listed above is that given on the website of La Monnaie for the performances on 16, 20, 24 April 1986 in which Kurt Schreibmayer sang the role of Danilo. (http://www.demunt.be hyperlink in CLORLINK). The VHS Video Cassette issued by Lyric is listed in �New Video Cassette Listings - March-April 1991�. Here Screibmayer (sic) is given as a cast member, but the role of Danilo was sung by Dale Duesing in all the other performances including that which was televised on 19 April 1986.
Compact Disc; - Celestial Audio CA 415 {2CDRS} (2004)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of a performance at the Chicago Lyric Opera (December 1986). The cast listed above is that given in �Bravi - Lyric Opera of Chicago� by Skrebneski. The CDRs issued by Celestial Audio are listed in their online catalogue as new issues on 1 November 2004.
Black Disc; - That's Entertainment TER 1111 {1LP} (1986)�
Compact Cassette - TER Classics ZCTEO 1003
Compact Disc; - That's Entertainment CDTER 1111 {1CD} (1986)�; TER Classics CDTEO 1003 {1CD}; TER �Golden Operetta Highlights� CDTEO {1CD} (2007)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
VHS Video Cassette - ~ABC Video 12664 (PAL) (Australia) Virgin Video VVD 828(PAL); VIDEO 079 270-3(PAL)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Opera Now - July/August 1996 p.59
The Classical Video Guide - p.48
Comments:- Video recording of a performance given by Australian Opera given in an English translation by Christoper Hassell (23 February 1988).
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recorded at performances in the Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo (26, 28 July 1989)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
Musica (Milano) - 202 Anno 31 novembre 2008 pp.60-61 [GG2]
Comments:- This video recording appears to be of a performance in Rome in 1990. The publsher of the DVD gives the year as 1991, apparently incorrectly. The cast also includes Maurizio Scarfeo, Scilly Fortunato, Laura Zannini, Patrizia Dordi. See the website ####http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1990/04/19/voluttuoso-lehar.php
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - September 1994 p.115 [AML]
Opera - September 1994 p.1131
Opera Now - September 1994 p.55
Opera News - January 7 1995 p.37
Orpheus - Januar 1995 S.54
Opéra International - novembre 1994 No.185 p.66
L'Avant Scène Opéra - No.162 p.162
Classic CD - September 1994 p.68
American Record Guide - May/June 1995 Vol.58 No.3 p.127
Répertoire - No.73 octobre 1994 p.46
Le Monde de la Musique - No.181 octobre 1994 p.102
Comments:- Recorded at performances at the Festival Hall. There is no dialgoue, but CDS 555152-2 has a commentary in English. CDC 5 55141-2 has just the musical numbers
DVD (Video) - Dreamlife Classics DLVC 1141 (Japan) (2005)�
VHS Video Cassette - Taurus Video 5201 290 (PAL)
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Video recording of a performance at the Mörbischer Seefestspiele
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - February 1995 p.16 p.102 [AML]; April 1995 p.34 [JBS]
Opera - March 1995 p.364
Opera Now - May 1995 p.66
Opera News - July 1995 p.47
Orpheus - Juli 1995 S.56
Opéra International - mars 1995 No.189 p.75
Diapason - No.412 février 1995 p.106
L'Avant Scène Opéra - No.164 p.161
Classic CD - February 1995 p.89: March 1995 p.74
BBC Music Magazine - March 1995 p.80
American Record Guide - May/June 1995 Vol.58 No.3 p.127
Répertoire - No.77 fèvrier 1995 p.47
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.15 marzo-mayo 1995 p.14 p.56
Le Monde de la Musique - No.185 février 1995 p.84
Comments:- See The Daily Telegraph Arts & Books, Saturday January 21, 1955 p.17; Fanfare Vol.18 No.4 March/April 1995 p.422. This recording was made in January 1994
Compact Disc; - Celestial Audio CA 379 {2CDRS} (Australia) (2004)�
DVD (Video) - Premiere Opera Ltd. DVD 5066; Encore DVD 2027 (2005)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Audio and video recordings of a performance (or of performances) in the Palais Garnier, Paris (December 1997). The performance on 6 December 1997 is reviewed in OPÉRA INTERNATIONAL janvier 1998 No.220 pp.31-32. The CDRs issued by Celestial Audio are (were?) listed as new issues in their website in June 2004 and the DVDR issued on the Encore label is (was?) listed on the website of �berkshire record outlet inc.� (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM).
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Orpheus - Februar 2000 S.70-S.71 [DN]
Opéra International - juillet-aoüt 1999 No.237 p.76 [PC]
BBC Music Magazine - July 1999 p.86 [CO]
American Record Guide - March/April 2000 Vol.63 No.2 p.136 [RT]
Répertoire - No.126 juillet/aoüt 1999 p.5O [LB]
Le Monde de la Musique - No.234 juillet-aoüt 1999 p.86 [SB]
Black Disc; - ~Fonit Cetra ALP 2006 {2LPS} (1984)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of a performance given in the Italian translation by Fernadino Fontana. Pablo Civil is listed as Paolo Civil on the sleeve of the Fonit Cetra LPs
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publication:-
BBC Music Magazine - August 1995 p.67
Comments:- The cast also includes Lászlo Kokas, Lászlo Csere, Lászlo Hadics. The LP issued on the Operett Budapest label is listed in �The Canfield Guide to Classical Recordings� 5th Edition
Black Disc - Guilde Internationale du Disque SMS 2.346 {1LP}
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La Veuve joyeuse�
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of excerpts from the French version �La veuve joyeuse�
Compact Disc - Celestial Audio CA 065 {2CDRS} {Australia)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of a performance at the MET. This is probably a recording of the performance on 4 March 2000 which was broadcast.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - September (published July) 2003 pp.85-86 [AML]
Opera - October 2003 pp.1287-1288 [AB]
Opera Actual (Barcelona) - No.68 marzo 2004 pp.93-94 [FGR]
Comments:- Video recording of a performance in the War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco (8 December 2001; see OPERA April 2002 pp.464-465).
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of a performance at the MET. This was probably the performance on 17 January 2004 which was broadcast.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Video recording of a performance at the Seefestspiele, Mörbisch.
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
Compact Disc; - Celestial Audio CA {2CDRS} (Australia) (2008)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of a performance of the French version �La Veuve Joyeuse� at Lausanne (December 2006). The CDRs issued by Celestial Audio are listed on their website under �What's New ? New Year 2008� (hyperlink in CLORLINK.HTM).
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
This recording is reviewed in the following publications:-
(The) Gramophone - Awards Issue 2008 p.128 [AML]
Opera - January 2009 pp.109-110 [GH]
Opéra Magazine - No.33 octobre 2008 [PC]
Comments:- Video recording of a performance at the Dresden Opera (21 December 2007).
Compact Disc; - Premiere Opera Ltd. CDNO 2837-1 {1CDR} (2008)�
�(year of issue or re-issue)
Recordings of Die lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár are surveyed in the following publications:-
Opera on Record 2 p.301; Opera on CD (1) p.126 (2) p.138 (3) p.157; L'Avant Scène Opéra No.45 p.118; MET p.205; MET(VID) p.117; PENGUIN p.181; The Gramophone October 2005 p.48
Comments:- Recording of a performance at the Dallas Civic Opera (December 2007). The CDRs issued by Premiere are listed in �Premiere Opera New Releases� February 2008.
(STC), Composite "Studio" Recording made up from more than one source
(SCE), Composite "Studio" Recording of Excerpts from more than one source
(LI), "Live" Recording
(LE), "Live" Recording of Excerpts
(LC), "Live" Composite Recording from more than one performance
(LCE), Excerpts from more than one "Live" Performance
(RA), A Radio Performance
(RE), Excerpts from a Radio Performance
(RC), Composite Radio Performance from more than one broadcast
(RCE), Excerpts from more than one broadcast performance
(FI), Film or/and sound track of a film
(FE), Excerpts of an opera from a film or/and the sound track of a film
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MET(VID), The Metropolitan Guide to Opera on Video - edited by Paul Gruber - W.W. Norton & Co. Ltd. - 1997
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