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Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron) - Johann Strauss

Information about the opera Der Zigeunerbaron by Johann Strauss, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.

Recommended recordings on CD

Jordan/Ushakova/Todorovich (Naïve Radio France V5002)

V5002

A lively new performance of this rousing opera.

French National Orchestra, Radio France Chorus, conducted by Armin Jordan, 2004.

Cast: Natalia Ushakova (Saffi), Zoran Todorovich (Barinkay), Béla Perencz (Homonay), Rudolf Wasserlof (Zsupán).

Naïve Radio France V5002

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Harnoncourt/Coburn/Lippert (Teldec 4509-94555-2)

4509-94555-2

A warm and lively recording.

Arnold Schoenberg Choir, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, 1994.

Cast: Pamela Coburn (Saffi), Herbert Lippert (Barinkay), Wolfgang Holzmair (Homonay), Rudolf Schasching (Zsupán).

Teldec 4509-94555-2

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