Before her vocal studies, Lucia Popp had studied medicine and drama, and also appeared in several films, contributing to her extraordinary acting talent.
Performer Biography
Lucia Popp's sensational debut as the Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte under Otto Klemperer was Walter Legge's last opera production.
Recording & Production
The Münchner Rundfunkorchester, founded in 1952, has a broad artistic spectrum, including concert opera performances, sacred music, children's concerts, and film scores.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings of Lucia Popp with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester from concerts held between 1968 and 1982.
Performer Biography
Lucia Popp, the featured soprano, was told by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf that she was a 'miraculous creature' after an audition for EMI producer Walter Legge.
Interpretation
Lucia Popp's interpretation of Marˇenka's aria in this recording is notable for expressing sorrow, fury, and despair primarily through sound coloring, rather than relying on word accents.
Performer Biography
Lucia Popp, a Slovakian artist, was able to successfully transition between a wide range of operatic roles, from the Queen of the Night to Pamina, and Adele to Rosalinde.
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