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German Opera is a genre of classical music that originated in Germany during the 17th century. It is characterized by its use of the German language, its focus on grandiose and dramatic stories, and its use of the orchestra and chorus to create a powerful and emotive sound. German Opera is often divided into two main categories: Singspiel and Grand Opera. Singspiel is a lighter form of opera that often includes spoken dialogue and comedic elements, while Grand Opera is a more serious and dramatic form of opera that is usually sung throughout. German Opera is known for its use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes, to represent characters and ideas. It is also known for its use of the orchestra to create a powerful and emotive sound.

Popular Songs

The most popular songs in the German Opera genre.
Die Walkure, Act III: Ride of the ValkyriesRichard Wagner / Budapest Symphony Orchestra / György Lehel
Lohengrin: PreludeRichard Wagner / Slovak Philharmonic / Michael Halasz
Martha / Act 3: "M'appari"Friedrich von Flotow / Luciano Pavarotti / New Philharmonia Orchestra & 1 more
Martha / Act 2: Last Rose of SummerFriedrich von Flotow / Renée Fleming / English Chamber Orchestra & 1 more
L'Africaine / Act 4: "Mi batte il cor... O Paradiso!"Giacomo Meyerbeer / Luciano Pavarotti / National Philharmonic Orchestra & 1 more
Hasse: Sanctus Petrus et Sancta Maria Magdalena: "Mea tormenta, properate!"Johann Adolf Hasse / Jakub Józef Orliński / Maxim Emelyanychev & 1 more
Der Fischer und das Milchmädchen: V. Corps de balletGiacomo Meyerbeer / Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra / Dario Salvi
Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow) (2000 - Remaster): XIV. Lippen schweigen (Danilo/Hanna)Franz Lehár / Eberhard Waechter/Elisabeth Schwarzkopf/Philharmonia Orchestra/Lovro von Matacic / Eberhard Waechter & 2 more
Lehár / Arr. Schifrin: Around the World: Lippen Schweigen (From "The Merry Widow") [Live]Franz Lehár / The Three Tenors / Los Angeles Music Center Opera Chorus & 2 more
Der Vampyr (The Vampire): OvertureHeinrich Marschner / Markus Marquardt / Regina Klepper & 14 more

Albums

The most popular albums in the German Opera genre.
Wagner, R.: Orchestral Music From OperasRichard Wagner / Vassil Kazandjiev / György Lehel & 1 more
1989
Antonio Pappano & FriendsAntonio Pappano / Alexander Glazunov / Antonín Dvořák & 16 more
2023
Horizons. Piano Music from the Golden AgePercy Grainger / Frédéric Chopin / Sergei Prokofiev & 47 more
2024
Music by the SeaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Alexander Borodin / Antonio Vivaldi & 26 more
2023
Dvořák, Beethoven, Shostakovich, Piazzolla...Artemis Quartet / Alban Berg / Antonín Dvořák & 6 more
2024
Voyages. Piano Music from the Golden AgeIgnaz Friedman / Teresa Carreño / Frédéric Chopin & 30 more
2024
100 Best Maria Callas - Her Hundred Greatest ClassicsMaria Callas / Alfredo Catalani / Ambroise Thomas & 25 more
2023
Mirages. Hidden Treasures of Classical PianoIrene Cantos / Johann Sebastian Bach / Ludwig van Beethoven & 31 more
2023
On Wings of SongVictoria de los Ángeles / Antonio Vivaldi / Antonín Dvořák & 24 more
2023
The Centenary AlbumWolfgang Sawallisch / Alexander Glazunov / Anton Bruckner & 16 more
2023

Playlists

Playlists featuring German Opera.
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More Songs

More German Opera songs.
Parade of the Wooden SoldiersLeon Jessel / Arthur Fiedler / Boston Pops Orchestra
3:57
Ali Baba, Op. 26 (Excerpts): OvertureHeinrich Marschner / Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra / Dario Salvi
7:24
Humperdinck : Hänsel und Gretel : Overture to Act 1Engelbert Humperdinck / Donald Runnicles / Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
7:56
Parade of the Wooden SoldiersLeon Jessel / Arthur Fiedler / Boston Pops Orchestra
3:54
Not EverythingJohann Adolf Hasse
2:03
Im weißen Rössl: Im weißen RösslRobert Stolz / Herta Talmar / Antonia Fahberg & 7 more
1:30
Komm Zigany (auch ich war einst ein feiner Csárdáskavalier)Emmerich Kálmán / Peter Alexander
4:15
Hänsel und Gretel: AbendsegenEngelbert Humperdinck / Leonard Bernstein / New York Philharmonic
3:44
Der Probekuss: In Saus und BrausCarl Millöcker / Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester / Alfred Eschwe
2:19
Die Csárdásfürstin · Operette in 3 Akten (1988 Digital Remaster), Dritter Akt: Tausend kleine Engel singen (Sylva - Stasi - Edwin - Boni)Emmerich Kálmán / Anneliese Rothenberger / Willy Mattes & 1 more
1:06
Dunkelrote RosenCarl Millöcker / Rudolf Schock / Werner Eisbrenner
2:39
Im weißen Rössl: Was kann der Sigismund dafür, daß er so schön istRobert Stolz / Herta Talmar / Antonia Fahberg & 7 more
0:53
4 Gesänge, Op. 2: II. Schlafend trägt man michAlban Berg / Matthias Goerne / Daniil Trifonov
1:04
Violin Concerto: I. AndanteAlban Berg / James Ehnes / BBC Symphony Orchestra & 1 more
11:57

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