Richard Wagner: Lohengrin - Groer Querschnitt / LP SME 80 853Product Details:Label: EMICatalog Number: SME 80 853Format: Vinyl, LP, StereoCountry: GermanyGenre: ClassicalReleased: 1980OverviewLohengrinis one of Richard Wagners most renowned operas, and thisGroer Querschnitt(great excerpts) presents a selection of key scenes from the work. This recording features some of the most celebrated voices of the time, including Elisabeth Grmmer as Elsa, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as Friedrich von Telramund, Gottlob Frick as Knig Heinrich, and Jess Thomas as Lohengrin. Conducted by Rudolf Kempe with the Wiener Philharmoniker, and accompanied by the renownedChor der Wiener Staatsoper, this recording brings to life the epic drama, intrigue, and emotional depth of Wagners opera.The opera tells the story of Elsa, a noblewoman, who calls upon the mysterious knight Lohengrin to defend her honor and protect her from the accusations of her foe, Friedrich von Telramund. The story unfolds through majestic choruses, stirring duets, and Lohengrins poignant farewell.Track Listing:Side A:Gott Gr Euch, Liebe Mnner Von Brabant (Ansprache Des Knig Heinrich - 1. Aufzug, 1. Szene)Bass Vocals [Knig Heinrich] Gottlob FrickChoir Der Chor der Wiener StaatsoperDank, Knig Dir Da Du Zu Richten Kamst (Klage Des Friedrich Von Telramund - 1. Aufzug, 1. Szene)Baritone Vocals [Friedrich von Telramund] Dietrich Fischer-DieskauBass Vocals [Knig Heinrich] Gottlob FrickChoir Der Chor der Wiener StaatsoperEinsam In Trben Tagen (Gebet Der Elsa - 1. Aufzug, 2. Szene)Baritone Vocals [Friedrich von Telramund] Dietrich Fischer-DieskauBass Vocals [Knig Heinrich] Gottlob FrickChoir Der Chor der Wiener StaatsoperSoprano Vocals [Elsa] Elisabeth GrmmerBass Vocals [Heerrufer] Otto WienerNun Sei Bedankt, Mein Lieber Schwan (Lohengrins Ankunft - 1. Aufzug, 3. Szene)Bass Vocals [Knig Heinrich] Gottlob FrickChoir Der Chor der Wiener StaatsoperSoprano Vocals [Elsa] Elisabeth GrmmerTenor Vocals [Lohengrin] Jess ThomasSide B:Treulich Gefhret (Brautchor) - 3. Aufzug, 1. SzeneChoir Der Chor der Wiener StaatsoperDas Se Lied Verhallt (Brautgemachszene Lohengrin - Elsa) - 3. Aufzug, 2. SzeneSoprano Vocals [Elsa] Elisabeth GrmmerTenor Vocals [Lohengrin] Jess ThomasIn Fernem Land (Gralserzhlung Des Lohengrin) - 3. Aufzug, 3. SzeneTenor Vocals [Lohengrin] Jess ThomasMein Lieber Schwan (Lohengrins Abschied - 3. Aufzug, 3. Szene)Bass Vocals [Knig Heinrich] Gottlob FrickChoir Der Chor der Wiener StaatsoperSoprano Vocals [Elsa] Elisabeth GrmmerTenor Vocals [Lohengrin] Jess ThomasKey Credits:Composer:Richard WagnerConductor:Rudolf KempePerformers:Elisabeth Grmmeras Elsa (Soprano)Dietrich Fischer-Dieskauas Friedrich von Telramund (Baritone)Gottlob Frickas Knig Heinrich (Bass)Jess Thomasas Lohengrin (Tenor)Otto Wieneras Heerrufer (Bass)Chorus:Chor der Wiener Staatsoper(Chorleiter: Richard Kossmayer)Orchestra:Die Wiener PhilharmonikerBox #151