Berlin Opera- Tales Of Hoffmann- A1-3 Ah! Mon Ami! Quel Accent! (Act 1) Royale 45 RPM EP Red Vinyl

Описание: Royale Records 45 rpm, red-translucent vinyl - this digital transfer collection showcases an example of Eli Oberstein's budget label's classical output, featuring questionably obtained German radio tapes of high-quality classical performances. While these red translucent pressings don't turn up often today, they're typically found in bargain bins when they do surface, assuming they've survived in playable condition.

Part 1: Tales of Hoffmann - Royale EP 150
A1a- Kein and'rer Hausherr im Land (Act 1)
A1b- Phöbus Stolz im Sonnenwagen (Act 1)
A1c- Ah! Mon Ami! Quel Accent! (Act 1)
B1- Barcarolle (Act 3)
B2- Meine drei Liebesgeschichten habt ihr nun gehört (Finale)

This EP spans the arc of Offenbach's beloved opera, beginning with Act 1, where the poet Hoffmann recounts his three tales of doomed love in Luther's tavern (each tale is treated with its own act). The opening tracks capture the tavern atmosphere and Hoffmann's initial storytelling. His first tragic love was with Olympia, a mechanical doll he believed was real; his second with Antonia, a consumptive singer whose voice literally killed her; and his third with the courtesan Giulietta in Venice. The famous Barcarolle comes from Act 3 (the Giulietta act), where this haunting duet underscores the romantic tragedy of Hoffmann's final doomed romance as Giulietta steals his reflection in a mirror. The finale brings melancholy closure as Hoffmann reflects on his three failed romances - "Meine drei Liebesgeschichten habt ihr nun gehört" translates to "You have now heard my three love stories."

According to Sound Fountain's Royale catalog research, this EP features the excellent 1946 Berlin performance with Peter Anders, Rita Streich, and others, conducted by Artur Rother—a surprisingly high-quality recording for a budget label release. The German-language presentation and Berlin Opera identification help confirm the source of these quality recordings that Oberstein's Royale somehow obtained from German radio tapes, likely through his typically questionable business practices regarding European classical recordings.

Each transfer preserves the distinctive warm sound characteristics of Royale's red translucent vinyl pressing. Interestingly, the Hoffmann EP doesn't appear in standard Royale discographies, adding to its obscurity alongside the label's broader legacy of bringing both classical and popular music to everyday listeners through questionable but effective means.

Sources:
-Sound Fountain Royale catalog research,
-Discogs
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