Nigel Simeone with his pick of recordings of Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus. Strauss's sparkling operetta premiered in 1874 and has been delighting audiences and listeners ever since. It has been fortunate on record, and Nigel discusses with Andrew a huge range of performances and styles.

Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus

Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a  wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library

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Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus

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