Johann Strauss (son) - Die Fledermaus - Overture | Manfred Honeck | WDR ...


The overture to the operetta “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss, played by the WDR Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Manfred Honeck. Live recorded on 01/18/2025 in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall.

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