Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, TrV 227 (Live)

Featuring

Sir Andrew Davis
Anna Tomowa-Sintow
Ann Murray
Leah-Marian Jones
Kurt Moll
Bonaventura Bottone

Barbara Bonney
Alan Opie
Gordon Sandison
Paul Crook
John Dobson
Jennifer Rhys-Davies
Neil Griffiths
Glenys Groves
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Chorus of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Richard Strauss

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Performer Biography

Rafael Kubelík, who became Musical Director in 1955, was known more as a symphonic specialist, having self-exiled from Czechoslovakia after the communist takeover in 1948.

Recording & Production

This collection features twelve performances, half of which are from the latter half of the 1950s, a period when Covent Garden gained recognition as a leading international opera center.

Historical Context

The Covent Garden Opera Company aimed to be an independent international opera house, presenting the best of English opera and ballet, as well as works from around the world.

Historical Context

A full-time opera company at Covent Garden was only established after World War II, with its creation detailed in a 1945 manifesto.

Performer Biography

Karl Rankl, Covent Garden's first Musical Director, is remembered for his determination in building the ensemble from scratch rather than for his conducting.