Der Rosenkavalier Conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra Soprano: Maria Reining Mezzo-soprano: Sena Jurinac, others Japanese commentary booklet, Japanese obi, 3 CDs Price: 3,300 yen, Released October 1, 2025 #Sony Music #SICC 2384-6 Purchased a few days ago and only played twice. Other Soprano: Hilde Güden, Judit Hellwig Bass: Kurt Böhme Tenor: Karl Terkal Baritone: Alfred Poell Product Introduction Knappertsbusch's "Der Rosenkavalier" was one of a series of performances held to commemorate the reopening of the Vienna State Opera in November 1955. "Fidelio" was performed on November 5th, conducted by Karl Böhm, who had returned as music director, marking the restart. Following "Don Giovanni," "Die Frau ohne Schatten," "Aida," and "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," this "Der Rosenkavalier" was performed on the 16th (Böhm conducted "Wozzeck" on the 25th). The elegant sound of old Vienna unfolds at a leisurely tempo, a famous performance that allows you to feel the transience of life. (No lyrics translation included) Sony Music Release/Sales Source Material (2025/06/23) #Knappertsbusch #DerRosenkavalier #Rosenkavalier #Strauss