Charles Gounod - Margarete (Groer Querschnitt) / LP 80672Product Details:Label: Electrola Gesellschaft MBHFormat: Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry: GermanyGenre: Classical OperaOverviewCharles Gounod's operaMargarete(also known asFaustin its original form) is a beautiful and emotional musical adaptation of Goethe'sFaust, focusing on the tragic character of Gretchen. Gounod's interpretation combines lyrical beauty and dramatic tension, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with Goethe's Faustian themes and the tragic romance of Gretchen. This album features stellar performances by Nicolai Gedda as Faust, Victoria de los Angeles as Margarete, Boris Christoff as Mephistopheles, and a rich orchestral backing by the Chor und Orchestre du Thtre National de l'Opra Paris, conducted by Andr Cluytens. This recording captures the emotional intensity and lyrical depth of Gounod's opera, making it an essential piece for any classical opera enthusiast.Track Listing:Side AChorus and Wagner (2nd Act) "Wein und Bier" / "Vin nu bire"O Heiliges Sinnbild "O sainte mdaille"Valentin's SceneDuet with Mephistopheles and Faust (2nd Act)Rondo vom goldenen Kalb Mephistopheles and Chorus (2nd Act)Bacchus, schenkt ein! Mephistopheles and ChorusWelcher unbekannte Zauber fat mich an? Faust and Chorus (3rd Act)Side BJuwelen-Arie Margarete (3rd Act)Duett Faust and Margarete (3rd Act)Hoch Ruhm und Ehre Soldiers' Chorus (4th Act)Serenade Mephistopheles (4th Act)Duell-Terzett Valentin, Mephistopheles, and Faust (4th Act)Terzett Finale Mephistopheles, Margarete, Faust, and Chorus (5th Act)Key Credits:Artists:Victoria de los Angeles Margarete (Soprano)Nicolai Gedda Faust (Tenor)Boris Christoff Mephistopheles (Bass)Liliane Berton Siebel (Soprano)Ernest Blanc Valentin (Baritone)Victor Autran Wagner (Baritone)Chor und Orchestre du Thtre National de l'Opra ParisConductor: Andr CluytensBox #152