Mozart: Der Schauspieldirektor, K486
Judith Raskin (Madame Herz), Reri Grist (Mademoiselle Silberklang), Richard Lewis (Vogelsang), Sherrill Milnes (Buff)
English Chamber Orchestra, André Previn
Mozart’s one-act comedy is sung and spoken in an English version created by conductor André Previn’s then wife, Dory. Modern instruments but impressive singing, and the whole goes with considerable...
Mozart: Der Schauspieldirektor, K486
Judith Raskin (Madame Herz), Reri Grist (Mademoiselle Silberklang), Richard Lewis (Vogelsang), Sherrill Milnes (Buff)
English Chamber Orchestra, André Previn
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Mozart’s one-act comedy is sung and spoken in an English version created by conductor André Previn’s then wife, Dory. Modern instruments but impressive singing, and the whole goes with considerable...
About
In 1967, RCA recorded André Previn conducting a spar-kling performance of Mozart’s The Impresario (Der Schauspieldirektor). This slight 1786 “comedy with music” is fitted out with a new English libretto by Previn’s then wife Dory, who transplanted the amusing tale to the 20th century. The fine cast of this international CD premiere release includes sopranos Reri Grist and Judith Raskin as well as the distinguished actor Leo McKern in the title role.
Contents and tracklist
- Richard Lewis (tenor), Judith Raskin (soprano), Sherrill Milnes (baritone), Leo McKern (speaker), Reri Grist (soprano)
- English Chamber Orchestra
- André Previn
Awards and reviews
July 2018
Mozart’s one-act comedy is sung and spoken in an English version created by conductor André Previn’s then wife, Dory. Modern instruments but impressive singing, and the whole goes with considerable swing.
