Strauss Johann Jr: Blindekuh

Salvi, Dario;
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus

8.660434-35

Kirsten C. Kunle, Martina Bortolotti and Andrea Chudak, Sopranos • Emily K. Byrne, Mezzo-soprano • Roman Pichler, James Bowers, Daniel Schliewa and Julian Rohde, Tenors • Robert Davidson, Bass-baritone • Blindekuh (‘Blind Man’s Buff’) was Johann Strauss II’s sixth operetta and his least known. Neglected for well over a century, it was revived by Dario Salvi and the forces on this album in January 2019. The work’s initial lack of success is hard to explain but it may have been caused by a confusing libretto – the music itself is vibrant and captivating with waltzes, polkas, mazurkas, marches and bel canto arias. Performed in a concert version without dialogue, and in accordance with performing traditions, this production restores the work to the status of one of Strauss’ most melodically seductive works.

CD x 2

Muzyka klasyczna

Naxos

02-03-2020

0730099043472