Hermann Prey's performance of Papageno was historic, and turned him into the most popular opera singer in Germany. This CD includes a collection of previously unpublished recordings made during the legendary Sunday Concerts with the Menchner Rundfunk Orchester from 1966 to 1992. In a representative series of roles ranging from Bach to musicals, the great baritone shows US all his facets: From the sensitivity of the comic actor to the intense, inmost sincerity of the Lieder performer. At a time when the opera was still an integral part of Germany's media landscape, Hermann Prey made it impressively clear that a broad repertoire and depth of interpretation are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Tracklist:

Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), K. 620: Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act II: Arie: Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen Wu
Le Nozze DI Figaro (The Marriage Of Figaro), K. 492: Le Nozze DI Figaro (The Marriage Of Figaro), K. 492, Act IV: Recitative And
Cosi Fan Tutte, K. 588 : Cosi Fan Tutte, K. 588, Act I: Rivolgete A Lui Lo Sguardo
IL Barbiere DI Siviglia (The Barber Of Seville) *: IL Barbiere DI Siviglia (The Barber Of Seville), Act I: Cavatina: Largo Al Fa
Der Wildschutz: Der Wildschutz, Act III: Recitative And Aria: Wie Freundlich Strahlt Die Helle Morgensonne
La Traviata*: La Traviata, Act II: DI Provenza IL Mar
Un Ballo In Maschera*: Un Ballo In Maschera, Act III: Eri Tu Che Macchiavi Quell'anima
Faust : Faust, Act I: Cavatina: Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux
Pagliacci: Pagliacci, Act I: Prologue: Si Puo? Si Puo?
Christmas Oratorio, Bwv 248 : Christmas Oratorio, Bwv 248, Part I: Grosser Herr, O Starker Konig
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: No. 1. Auf Dem Hugel Sitz' Ich, Spahend
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: No. 2. Wo Die Berge So Blau
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: No. 3. Leichte Segler In Den Hohen
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: No. 4. Diese Wolken In Den Hohen
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: No. 5. Es Kehret Der Maien
An Die Ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: No. 6. Nimm Sie Hin Denn Diese Lieder
Annie Get Your Gun: Annie Get Your Gun: They Say It's Wonderful

UPC: 4035719003079
Label: Br Klassiks
Release Date: 4.24.12
Format: CD

HERMANN PREY - Great Singers Live (CD)