Alfred Šramek
KS Alfred Šramek was born in Mistelbach and was a member of the Mozartsängerknaben. He continued his vocal arts studies at the Konservatorium der Stadt Wien with KS Hilde Zadek and KS Peter Klein. Numerous guest appearances have for example led him to the Salzburger and Bregenzer Festspiele. Furthermore, he regularly appeared at the Wiener Volksoper and guests in Spain, Germany and the USA. In 1975 he was engaged at the Wiener Staatsoper as a soloist, where he made his debut as 8. Meister and 5. Kapellsänger (Palestrina). His repertoire comprises about one hundred roles, among them Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro), Leporello, Masetto, Bartolo, Dulcamara, Taddeo, Benoit, Schaunard, Waldner (Arabella), Altgesell (Jenufa), Mathieu (Andrea Chenier), Don Alfonso (Cosi fan tutte), Bailli (Werther), Mesner (Tosca), Hauptmann (Boris Godunow), Frank, Dansker (Billy Budd), Schigolch (Lulu), Pistola (Falstaff), Pollicinos Vater. In 1989 he became Österreichischer Kammersänger. KS Alfred Šramek is also a successful concert singer. Numerous CD recordings have been published. http://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/Content.Node/home/kuenstler/saengerinnen/Sramek.en.php
La Gioconda (1986)
Recorded live at the Vienna State Opera, Placido Domingo and Eva Marton star in a sumptuous recording of Ponchielli's famed four-act melodrama, a story of tyranny and intrigue set in semi-historical and ever-romantic Venice. The action is projected by strong ... (more)
Recorded live at the Vienna State Opera, Placido Domingo and Eva Marton star in a sumptuous recording of Ponchielli's famed four-act melodrama, a story of tyranny and intrigue set in semi-historical and ever-romantic Venice. The action is projected by strong ... (more)
Faust (1985)
Mexican tenor Francisco Araiza stars as Faust, and Erich Binder conducts the Vienna State Opera and Chorus in this 1985 production of Charles Gounod's five-act opera based on Goethe's poem. In an epic tale of good versus evil, Faust sells his soul to the devil ... (more)
Mexican tenor Francisco Araiza stars as Faust, and Erich Binder conducts the Vienna State Opera and Chorus in this 1985 production of Charles Gounod's five-act opera based on Goethe's poem. In an epic tale of good versus evil, Faust sells his soul to the devil ... (more)
Die Fledermaus - WIENER STAATSOPER (2019)
To avoid serving his prison sentence, a fashionable socialite sneaks off to a lavish party. The champagne flows as guests waltz the night away, but several of them have something to hide. This internationally renowned production by Otto Schenk takes the audience ... (more)
To avoid serving his prison sentence, a fashionable socialite sneaks off to a lavish party. The champagne flows as guests waltz the night away, but several of them have something to hide. This internationally renowned production by Otto Schenk takes the audience ... (more)
Manon Lescaut (1983)
The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes ... (more)
The sets and costumes by Ponnelle are truly reflective of the 'grand style'. Plus the fact that the two lead characters are portrayed by top singers in their absolute prime - both Gruberova and Araiza weren't even 35 years old at the time of this performance, makes ... (more)
Der Rosenkavalier (1984)
A production of Strauss' opera 'Der Rosenkavalier' performed at the Saltzburg Festival in 1984. Includes the Vienna State Opera Choir, the Philharmonic Orchestra with singers Wilma Lipp, Anna Tomowa-Sintow and Agnes Baltsa. Conducted by Herbert Von Karaja (more)
A production of Strauss' opera 'Der Rosenkavalier' performed at the Saltzburg Festival in 1984. Includes the Vienna State Opera Choir, the Philharmonic Orchestra with singers Wilma Lipp, Anna Tomowa-Sintow and Agnes Baltsa. Conducted by Herbert Von Karaja (more)
Don Carlo (1986)
A live performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera. (more)
A live performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera. (more)
Werther (2005)
Filmed at the Vienna State Opera in 2005, Andrei Serban's production of Massenet's opera with a late 18th century setting pushes the action forwards to the 1950's,with the visuals exemplifying that decade with precision.With as much delicacy on display as naked ... (more)
Filmed at the Vienna State Opera in 2005, Andrei Serban's production of Massenet's opera with a late 18th century setting pushes the action forwards to the 1950's,with the visuals exemplifying that decade with precision.With as much delicacy on display as naked ... (more)
Smetana: The Bartered Bride (Wiener Staatsoper) (1982)
Every bar bubbles with the spirit of the Bohemian countryside in Otto Checnk's picturesque 1982 production from Vienna, where Smetana's comic masterpiece first conquered the heart of opera lovers with its lilting melodies, lovable characters and rousing Czech folk ... (more)
Every bar bubbles with the spirit of the Bohemian countryside in Otto Checnk's picturesque 1982 production from Vienna, where Smetana's comic masterpiece first conquered the heart of opera lovers with its lilting melodies, lovable characters and rousing Czech folk ... (more)
Beethoven Fidelio (1978)
This production is a gala affair; the sets are traditional (evocative of 18th-19th century Spain); the lighting is bright, so colors are good and one can see all of the action. Singers are generally well chosen and perform admirably. However, at this point, slight ... (more)
This production is a gala affair; the sets are traditional (evocative of 18th-19th century Spain); the lighting is bright, so colors are good and one can see all of the action. Singers are generally well chosen and perform admirably. However, at this point, slight ... (more)
Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos
Opera in one act with prologue. Based on the production of the Vienna State Opera by Filippo Sanjust. Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal (more)
Opera in one act with prologue. Based on the production of the Vienna State Opera by Filippo Sanjust. Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal (more)