FRANZ LEHÁR (1870-1948): Friederike.

Description: Lehár's tale of the love affair between Goethe and the young Friederike Brion premiered in 1928 and, despite numbers which became popular, didn't make into the established repertoire. This 1981 recording was its first. 2 CDs. No libretto. Helen Donath, Gabriele Fuchs (sopranos), Adolf Dellapozza, Martin Finke (tenors), Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra; Heinz Wallberg. Original 1981 EMI Electrola release.