The Merry Widow > Studio Cast

Show Details

Show: Die lustige Witwe (99)
AKA: Merry Widow, The
Music: Franz Lehár (116)
Lyrics: Viktor Léon (7), Leo Stein (18)
Book: Viktor Léon (7), Leo Stein (18)

Recording Details

Date: 1962
Type: Audio / Studio Cast
Language: English
Translation: Deena Cavalieri (2), Merl Puffer (2)
Producer: James Foglesong (29), Thomas Z. Shepard (123)
Liner Notes: Franz Allers (56)
Conductor: Franz Allers (56)
Performer: Lisa della Casa (6) — Hanna Glawari,
Charles K. L. Davis — Camille de Rosillon,
Paul Franke (11) — Baron Mirko Zeta,
Laurel Hurley (8) — Valencienne,
Howard Kahl (4) — Cascada,
John Reardon (30) — Count Danilo,
Paul Richards (2) — Raoul de St. Brioche
Shortcode: [r179]

Releases (5)

Format: CD
Label: Sepia Records SEPIA 1356
Released: 2020-08-07
Country: UK
Barcode: 5055122113560
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Liner Notes: Dominic McHugh (7)
# Tracks: 14
Length: 1:06:00
Lists: 11 collectors / 2 wish lists
History: 4 Revisions
Shortcode: [rl67218]

1. Opening Chorus -- Howard Kahl, Paul Franke, Chorus
2. We Are Alone -- Charles K. L. Davis, Laurel Hurley
3. Hanna's Entrance -- Lisa Della Casa, Paul Richards, Howard Kahl, Chorus
4. Maxim's -- John Reardon
5. Finale Act I -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon, Howard Kahl, Paul Richards, Chorus
6. Vilja -- Lisa Della Casa, Chorus
7. Soldier Boy -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon
8. Women -- John Reardon, Howard Kahl, Paul Franke, Paul Richards
9. Love in My Heart -- Laurel Hurley, Charles K. L. Davis
10. Finale Act II -- Ensemble
11. Grisettes -- Laurel Hurley, Girls Chorus
12. Merry Widow Waltz -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon - Finale Act III -- Lisa Della Casa, Paul Franke, John Reardon, Chorus
13. BONUS - Ave Maria (Bach - Gounod) - Lisa Della Casa - Hamburg State Opera - 1956
14. BONUS - Ave Maria! Jungfrau Mild (Schubert) - Lisa Della Casa - Hamburg State Opera - 1956

Format: Audio File
Label: Hallmark
Released: 2010-12-01
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# Tracks: 13
Length: 57:47
Lists: 5 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode: [rl49715]

1. Opening Chorus -- Howard Kahl, Paul Franke, Chorus
2. We Are Alone -- Charles K. L. Davis, Laurel Hurley
3. Hanna's Entrance -- Lisa Della Casa, Paul Richards, Howard Kahl, Chorus
4. Maxim's -- John Reardon
5. Finale Act I -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon, Howard Kahl, Paul Richards, Chorus
6. Vilja -- Lisa Della Casa, Chorus
7. Soldier Boy -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon
8. Women -- John Reardon, Howard Kahl, Paul Franke, Paul Richards
9. Love in My Heart -- Laurel Hurley, Charles K. L. Davis
10. Finale Act II -- Ensemble
11. Grisettes -- Laurel Hurley, Girls Chorus
12. Merry Widow Waltz -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon
13. Finale Act III -- Lisa Della Casa, Paul Franke, John Reardon, Chorus

Format: LP
Label: CBS 61833
Released: 1978
Country: UK
Audio: Stereo
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# Tracks: 13
Lists: 3 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode: [rl49732]

Format: LP
Label: Columbia OL 5880
Released: 1964
Audio: Mono
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Lists: 7 collectors / 1 wish list
Shortcode: [rl7287]

Format: LP
Label: Columbia OS 2280
Released: 1964
Audio: Stereo
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# Tracks: 12
Lists: 16 collectors / 1 wish list
History: 1 Revisions
Shortcode: [rl86]

Side 1:
1. Opening Chorus -- Howard Kahl, Paul Franke, Chorus
2. We Are Alone -- Charles K. L. Davis, Laurel Hurley
3. Hanna's Entrance -- Lisa Della Casa, Paul Richards, Howard Kahl, Chorus
4. Maxim's -- John Reardon
5. Finale Act I -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon, Howard Kahl, Paul Richards, Chorus
6. Vilja -- Lisa Della Casa, Chorus
7. Soldier Boy -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon
Side 2:
8. Women -- John Reardon, Howard Kahl, Paul Franke, Paul Richards
9. Love in My Heart -- Laurel Hurley, Charles K. L. Davis
10. Finale Act II -- Ensemble
11. Grisettes -- Laurel Hurley, Girls Chorus
12. Merry Widow Waltz -- Lisa Della Casa, John Reardon / Finale Act III -- Lisa Della Casa, Paul Franke, John Reardon, Chorus