Treasures of Operetta / Various

There are two CDs with a total of 36 selections. All of the selections are in English. The composers include Ziehrer, Strauss II, Kalman, Oscar Strauss, Richard Tauber, Andre Messager, Victor Herbert, Franz Lehar, Carl Zeller, Lionel Monckton, Victor Jacobi, George Posford, and many others. Many of the selections are from obscure operettas. Ms Smith is well suited to this material. Her interpretations are light, airy and seem very true to the material. Her fellow singer, Baritone Peter Morrison, has a voice to match hers. The diction is clear throughout. None of the translations are labored, but fit the music very nicely. This is a get CD set for those with an interest in operetta. It is a great addition to Ms. Smith's recorded work.

Although it isn't a 180 gm vinyl disc,the sound is clear without noises. All songs are sweet. ---Wow! On my lips every kiss is like wine ---.

I first fell in love with this collection when I checked it out at the library as "Treasures of the Operetta". Two more CDs followed--"Treasures of the Operetta II and III." I was not prepared for the impact these exquisitely crafted recordings would have on me.I have long had a love of operetta but found that there were not a large number of recordings to be found in that genre. So much the happier was I for discovering this diverse collection of operetta standards. True serendipity!Marilyn Hill Smith and Peter Morrison deliver thrilling renditions of the operetta masters. We hear selections from Johann Strauss, Lehar, Kalman, Herbert, Oscar Straus, Millocker, Messager, Stolz and Tauber, to name a few. There are the often sung showpieces and lesser known songs which are blended well and add diversity. One glorious song sets the stage for the next.With Miss Smith's crystal, velvety soprano and Mr. Morrison's rich, romantic baritone, the production leaves nothing left to be desired--except for more of the same musical charm.The current offering is a serendipity in itself. It has the three original CDs delivered in one package as a two CD set. I have a modest collection of operetta recordings but I would be hard pressed to name one more satisfying than this generous 36 track package.

Surely this must be the finest collection of songs in Enlgish from operettas and early 20th century musicals available anywhere. Marilyn Hill Smith is in fine voice and is admirably partnered by baritone Peter Morrison. This two CD collection is truly a 'treasure.' It belongs in the collection of any English speaking lover of operetta.

Como su nombre indica, un tesoro de opereta. Casi 40 canciones de los mejores compositores de opereta, a un precio económico.

Love this disc.

Marilyn Hill Smith singt Wiener Operette terilweise sogar besser als die besten Weiner Stars. Und Morrisons einschmeichelnder Bariton paßt ebenfalls wunderbar zu diesem Genre, selbst wenn er den Danilo versucht, für den er eigentlich gar nicht geschaffen ist.

EXCELLENT VALUE SET