Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier

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In tribute to the late soprano Dame Felicity Lott, another chance to hear her in one of her signature roles, the Marschallin, in a recording of Der Rosenkavalier from the Royal Opera House in 2004. The Marschallin is deeply in love with her young lover Octavian, but knows that she's getting older, and one day he'll tire of her. Her fears are realised sooner than she thought when he presents a ceremonial silver rose to Sophie, and falls instantly in love with her. Strauss's opera Der Rosenkavalier contains comedy, pathos, and some truly beautiful writing for his female characters. In this 2004 production from the Royal Opera House, along with Felicity Lott as the Marschallin, Angelika Kirchschlager sings her lover Octavian and Simone Nold sings Sophie. Charles Mackerras conducts. Kate Molleson presents, and is joined by Iain Burnside. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Marshallin ..... Felicity Lott (soprano) Octavian ..... Angelika Kirchschlager (contralto) Sophie ..... Simone Nold (soprano) Annina ..... Kari Hamnoy (mezzo-soprano) Italian Singer ..... Piotr Beczala (tenor) Valzacchi ..... Adrian Thompson (tenor) Herr von Faninal ..... Eike Wilm Schulte (baritone) Baron Ochs ..... Kurt Rydl (bass) Duenna Marianne ..... Elizabeth Gale (soprano) Police Commissioner ..... Jeremy White (bass) Major Domo 1 ..... Andrew Kennedy (tenor) Major Domo 2 ..... Harry Nicoll (tenor) Innkeeper ..... Alasdair Elliott (tenor) Notary ..... Alan Fairs (baritone) Milliner ..... Ha Young Lee (soprano) Animal Seller ..... Alan Duffield (tenor) Noble Widow ..... Ann Tudor Williams (soprano) Orphan ..... Celeste Gattai (soprano) Orphan ..... Andrea Hazell (mezzo-soprano) Orphan ..... Anna Sollerman (mezzo-soprano) Royal Opera House Chorus Royal Opera House Orchestra Charles Mackerras (conductor)