This recording was originally made for archival purposes using only two microphones, resulting in external noise from the open-air theatre, which has been largely removed but with some compromise to audio quality.
Album & Artwork
This album is a recording of Gundula Janowitz's final public recital, which took place exactly 22 years after Maria Callas's death.
Performer Biography
Herbert von Karajan, a renowned conductor, became Gundula Janowitz's mentor and champion for almost two decades, helping to establish her career.
Performer Biography
Charles Spencer, the pianist on this recording, is a highly sought-after accompanist who was the preferred collaborator of mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig for over 12 years.
Interpretation
For this Athens recital, Gundula Janowitz chose works by Franz Schubert and Richard Strauss, with Robert Schumann forming a bridge between them, and included Schubert songs acknowledging the Greek setting.
Performer Biography
Gundula Janowitz's repertoire focused primarily on the works of Mozart and Richard Strauss, both composers known for their love of the soprano voice.
Performer Biography
Gundula Janowitz, the soprano on this recording, had a distinctive voice that could be recognized from just a few notes, known for its elegant timbre and instrumental phrasing.
