Artist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Genre: Classical
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was a German-born soprano born in 1915, who became one of the 20th century's greatest opera singers and interpreters of lieder. Schwarzkopf was particularly renowned for her interpretations of Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Hugo Wolf. Her voice was characterized by beauty of tone, technical perfection, and exceptional intelligence in text interpretation. Schwarzkopf's recordings of Strauss's 'Four Last Songs,' Mozart operas, and Wolf lieder are considered definitive. She was also an exceptional recitalist, bringing sophisticated interpretation to art songs. Schwarzkopf's career included performances at major opera houses worldwide and extensive recording work. She retired from singing in 1979 and devoted herself to teaching. Schwarzkopf passed away in 2006. She represented classical singing at its most refined and intelligent, demonstrating that technical perfection and deep musical understanding could create transcendent performances. Her recordings continue to influence singers.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf vinyl records
5 Elisabeth Schwarzkopf new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
ELISABETH SCHWARZKOPF Sings Operetta (1959 UK 4-track 7 vinyl EP [all tracks sung in German] including Im Chambre Séparée from Der Opernball Sie Nicht Bos from Der Obersteiger Wien Du Stadt Meiner Traume & Meine Lippen Sie Kussen So Heissfrom Giuditta front laminated flipback picture sleeve SEL1648) Track Listing: Im Chambre Séparée from Der Opernball Sie Nicht Bos from Der Obersteiger Wien Du Stadt Meiner Traume Meine Lippen Sie Kussen So Heiss from Giuditta
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ELISABETH SCHWARZKOPF Sings Operetta (1970s UK HMV black and white stamp label stereo vinyl LP. Elisabeth schwarzkopf performs works by Lehar Heuberger Zeller Millocker and Strauss. Smooth picture sleeve with extensive liner notes on thereverse. Both sleeve and vinyl remain excellent ASD2807)
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ELISABETH SCHWARZKOPF Songs I Love (1975 UK 17-track black & white stamp label stereo vinyl LP. Elisabeth Schwarzkopf sings songs by Schubert Schumann & Wolf whilst accompanied by Geoffrey Parsons & Gerald More laminated picture sleeve complete withfold-out libretto sheet. The sleeve shows light shelfwear with some corner creasing and the vinyl is in Excellent condition with just the odd light scuff having little or no impact on play ASD3124) Track Listing: An Silvia Meeres Stille Erntelied Wehmuth Gretchen Am Spinnrade Widmung Der Nussbaum Zwei Venetianische Lieder An Eine Aeolsharfe Auf Einer Wanderung An Den Schlaf Denk Es O Seele Begegnung Der Gärtner Sonne Der Schlummerlosen Keine Gleicht Von Allen Schönen Auftrag
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ELISABETH SCHWARZKOPF Favourite Scenes & Arias (1967 UK first edition stereo LP on the red semi-circle Columbia label featuring highlights from Otello La Bohème Gianni Schicchi The Bartered Bride & Eugene Onegin front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The shows little of its age and the vinyl has minimal evidence of play SAX5286) Track Listing: Band 1 - Puccini: Gianni Schicchi A1 O Mio Babino Caro Band 2 - Puccini: La Bohème (Act 1) A2 Si Mi Chiamano Mimi Band 3 - Verdi: Otello (Act 4) A3a Emilia Te Ne Prego A3b Piangea Cantando (Willow Song) A3c Ave Maria Piena Di Grazia Band 1 - Smetana: Die Verkaufte Braut (The Bardered Bride) (Act 3) B1 Recit
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ELISABETH SCHWARZKOPF Sings Operetta (Mid 60s UK second issue of the 1959 11-track stereo LP on the red semi-circle Columbia label performed in German with the Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Otto Ackermann. This collection includes works by Zellar Lehar & Strauss front laminated flipback picture sleeve
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