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The Young Lord Hans Werner Henz 7 1/2 IPS Reel Tapes Deutsche NEW

The Young Lord Hans Werner Henz 7 1/2 IPS Reel Tapes Deutsche NEW

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Swing into the avant-garde jungle of sound with Hans Werner Henze: Der Junge Lord (The Young Lord), performed by the powerhouse Choir and Orchestra of the German Opera, Berlin, conducted by the ever-sharp Christoph von Dohnányi—and captured in glorious analog on this reel-to-reel tape. Likely recorded in the late 1960s, this bold and bizarre satirical opera is a wild ride through Henze’s uniquely modern musical jungle, blending classical tradition with biting social commentary, jazzy interludes, and enough theatrical flair to raise an eyebrow (or two). The Young Lord tells the quirky tale of an exotic outsider shaking up a stiff German town—and the music is just as cheeky, colorful, and unpredictably brilliant. If you like your opera with a twist and your hi-fi with a dash of defiance, this reel is your ticket to Henze’s weird and wonderful world. It's not just a performance—it's a full-blown sonic safari.

Specifications:

  • Name: Hans Werner Henze: Der Jungle Lord/The Young Lord by the Choir and Orchestra of the German Opera, Berlin conducted by Christoph von Dohnanyi
  • Tape Speed: 4 Track, Stereo, 7 1/2 IPS 
  • Tape Type: 2x 7" Plastic Reels
  • Tape # DGT 9259
  • Track List:
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