Research Catalog

Title

Music from Germany, 1974-02-18 : Johann Strauss.

Author

Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899

Publication

1974.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Berger, David, 1916-1997
• Schoenberg, Arnold, 1874-1951
• Allers, Franz
• Mattes, Willy, 1916-2002
• Stolz, Robert, 1880-1975
• Gielen, Michael, 1927-2019
• Prey, Hermann, 1929-1998
• Koller, Dagmar
• Görner, Christine
• Kusche, Benno
• Skolla, Oskar
• Bayerischer Rundfunk. Chor, performer
• Symphonie-Orchester Graunke, performer
• Symphonisches Orchester Berlin, performer
• Südwestfunk (Baden-Baden, Germany). Orchester, performer
• Bayerischer Rundfunk, broadcaster
• Südwestfunk (Baden-Baden, Germany), broadcaster
• WQXR (Radio station : New York, N.Y.), broadcaster
• Pathé frères (France)
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Öffentlich-Rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Description

1 streaming audio file (29:21) : digital, stereo.

Summary

This audio of WQXR's "Music from Germany" (episode no.1923; broadcast: 2/8/1974) celebrates the 150th birthday of Johann Strauss II by playing his unfamiliar pieces, ending the program with "surprise" recording from 1890 that Strauss actually conducted (originally taped by Pathé Brothers in 1890).

Uniform Title

Music from Germany (Radio program)

Alternative Title

Johann Strauss

Subject

• Operas > Excerpts
• Waltzes
• Radio programs, Musical

Genre/Form

• Classical music radio programs.
• Operas.
• Waltzes (Music)

Note

• Title from audio.
• Transcript of David Berger's commentary on file.
• "Return this tape to Gerry G. Dreisbach ...This tape is the property of the Association of German Broadcasters. Reproduction or commercial use not permitted. Return; Music from Germany # 1923; Johann Strauss 29:04; BR-1974; SWF-1972; includes 'Frühlingsstimmen-Walzer' conducted by Joh. Strauss (1890)"--From original tape reel container label.

Access (note)

• Access to original item restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio only at the Library for Performing Arts Research Center.

Language (note)

• Commentary spoken in English; opera sung in German.

Contents

Evviva Karneval (from the operetta "Karneval in Rom" = "Carnival in Rome") / J. Strauss -- Ein Bißchen Zärtlichkeit = A little tenderness ; Ich spiel mein Stückel = I play my drum (from the operetta "Die Tänzerin Fanny Elssler = The dancer Fanny Elssler") / J. Strauss -- Csárdás (from the operetta "Knight Pásmán = Ritter Pásmán, op. 441") / J. Strauss -- Kaiser-Walzer = The emperor waltz / J. Strauss, adapted by A. Schoenburg -- [Excerpt] Frühlingsstimmen[walzer] = The voices of spring [waltz] / J. Strauss.

Call Number

*LT-7 2667

OCLC

925373980

Author

Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899, composer.

Title

Music from Germany, 1974-02-18 : Johann Strauss.

Production

1974.

Playing Time

002921

Type of Content

performed music

Type of Medium

audio

computer

Type of Carrier

audiotape reel

online resource

Digital File Characteristics

audio files WAV file

Performer

Hermann Prey, baritone (1st work) ; Dagmar Koller and Christine Görner, sopranos (2nd work) ; Benno Kusche, bass-baritone (3rd work) ; Bavarian Radio Chorus (1st work) ; Munich Graunke Symphony Orchestra (1st-3rd works) ; Berlin Symphony Orchestra (4th work) ; Southwest German Radio Orchestra (5th work) ; Johann Strauss and his orchestra (6th work) ; Arnold Schoenberg, [adaptor] (5th work) ; Franz Allers (1st work), Charles Wildman (2nd-3rd works), Robert Stolz (4th work) and Michael Gielen (5th work), conductors ; David Berger, radio host.

Event

Broadcast [WQXR studios, New York, New York] 1974 Feburary 8 ; Recorded in Bavarian Radio 1974 (original recording); Recorded Southwest German Radio 1972 (original recording); Recorded [Pathé Brothers, Paris?] 1890 (original recording).

Access

Access to original item restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio only at the Library for Performing Arts Research Center.

Original Version

Archival original: (1 audiotape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half-track, stereo, NAB ; 7 in.) in *LT-7 2667.

Language

Commentary spoken in English; opera sung in German.

Local Note

Preservation file: (1 audio file : digital, WAV file, 96 kHz, 24 bit), in long term storage, Digital Library Processing server [myh_lt72667_v01f01_em].

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Added Author

Berger, David, 1916-1997, radio host.

Schoenberg, Arnold, 1874-1951, adapter.

Allers, Franz, conductor.

Mattes, Willy, 1916-2002, conductor.

Stolz, Robert, 1880-1975, conductor.

Gielen, Michael, 1927-2019, conductor.

Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899, conductor.

Prey, Hermann, 1929-1998, performer.

Koller, Dagmar, performer.

Görner, Christine, performer.

Kusche, Benno, performer.

Container of (work): Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899. Karneval im Rom. Evviva Karneval.

Container of (work): Skolla, Oskar. Tänzerin Fanny Elssler. Man braucht von Zeit zu Zeit.

Container of (work): Skolla, Oskar. Tänzerin Fanny Elssler. Ich spiel mein Stückel.

Container of (work): Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899. Ritter Pásmán. Csárdás.

Container of (expression): Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899. Kaiser-Walzer; arranged.

Container of (work): Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899. Frühlingsstimmen. Selections.

Bayerischer Rundfunk. Chor, performer.

Symphonie-Orchester Graunke, performer.

Symphonisches Orchester Berlin, performer.

Südwestfunk (Baden-Baden, Germany). Orchester, performer.

Bayerischer Rundfunk, broadcaster.

Südwestfunk (Baden-Baden, Germany), broadcaster.

WQXR (Radio station : New York, N.Y.), broadcaster.

Pathé frères (France)

Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Öffentlich-Rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Added Title

Music from Germany (Radio program)

Research Call Number

*LT-7 2667