Das Land des Lächelns (The Land of Smiles) - Franz Lehár
Information about the opera Das Land des Lächelns by Franz Lehár, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Recommended recordings on CD
Ackermann/Schwarzkopf/Kunz (CHS5 67529-2)
A classic mono recording.
Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Otto Ackermann, 1953.
Cast: Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Lisa), Erich Kunz (Gustl), Nicolai Gedda (Sou-Chong), Emmy Loose (Mi).
CHS5 67529-2 (mono)
Ackermann/Schwarzkopf/Kunz (Naxos Historical 8.111016-17)
A classic mono recording, the first complete recording of the opera.
Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Otto Ackermann, 1953.
Cast: Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Lisa), Erich Kunz (Gustl), Nicolai Gedda (Sou-Chong), Emmy Loose (Mi).
Naxos Historical 8.111016-17 (mono)