EMMERICH KÁLMÁN (1882-1953): Die Bajadere.
Catalogue Number: 03S052
Label: CPO
Reference: 777 982-2
Format: CD
Price: $31.98
Description: Premiered in Vienna in December of 1921, Kalman’s operetta brings together Hungarian folk melodies and the Viennese waltz, displays operatic and melodramatic elements, and illustrates the American dance rhythms of its times. In addition, it offers exotic tone colors like those of the Hungarian tarogato and specific rhythms designed to satisfy the longing for faraway India. 2 CDs. No libretto. Heike Susanne Daum (soprano), Anke Vondung (mezzo), Rainer Trost (tenor), Stephan Genz (baritone), Cologne Radio Choir, WDR Funkhausorchester Köln; Richard Bonynge.