Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
Südfunk-Unterhaltungsorchester
Rundfunkorchester des Südwestfunks
Chor des Pfalztheaters Kaiserslautern
Kleine Unterhaltungsorchester des Südwestfunks
Franz Lehár
Emmerich Kálmán
Leo Fall
Jean Gilbert
Hans May
Ralph Erwin
Robert Stolz
Walter Triebel
Nikolaus Josef Michael Dostal (Nico) Dostal
Richard Tauber
Charles Emmerich Kalman
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Performer Biography
Fritz Wunderlich initially performed light music, including a repertoire of supposedly 2000 Schlager songs, in pubs on weekends to pay for his tuition fees.
Recording & Production
The remastering team removes disturbing noises like crackling, creaking, coughing, and footsteps using special electronic devices.
Historical Context
The 'Silver Age' of operetta in Vienna, from 1900 to about 1920, saw many theaters converted or built specifically for operetta performances.
Recording & Production
During the remastering process, the original mono signals from the old tapes were converted into a subtle stereo signal.
Historical Context
The 'Golden Age' of operetta was in the second half of the 19th century in Paris, established by Jacques Offenbach, and in Vienna, where Johann Strauß II became known as the 'king of operetta'.
Performer Biography
Fritz Wunderlich, considered Germany's greatest tenor, mastered a vast range of musical styles, from popular Schlager music to Bach's passions and 20th-century music.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album were digitally remastered from original SWR tapes, with the goal of preserving the musical essence while adapting them for modern listening.
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