Anna Moffo – Songs From The Great Operettas

This collection presents Anna Moffo in repertoire that perfectly suits her luminous voice and natural theatrical flair. Drawn from some of the most enduring operettas and musical theatre works of the early 20th century, the programme showcases her agility, warmth and unmistakable vibrancy — qualities that made her a favourite with audiences worldwide.

The album opens with highlights from The Merry Widow, including Prelude and Marriage in Marsovia, Vilia and The Love of Long Ago, before moving into the sparkle of Die Fledermaus with Oh, For the Life of an Actress and the dazzling Adele’s Laughing Song. From A Night in Venice come Baskets of Treasure and Wishing on a Waltz, each delivered with Moffo’s characteristic elegance.

Selections from The Desert Song — Romance, French Military Marching Song, The Sabre Song and two versions of the title number — reveal her flair for dramatic colour, while Roberta contributes the timeless Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Let’s Begin. The Naughty Marietta excerpts (Naughty Marietta, It Never, Never Can Be Love, Italian Street Song and Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life) offer some of the album’s most joyful and expressive moments.

The programme closes with beloved pieces from Show Boat (Bill), Porgy & Bess (Summertime) and Rose Marie (Lak Jeem, Indian Love Call, Pretty Things and an alternate version of Indian Love Call), rounding out a generous and beautifully curated portrait of Moffo’s artistry.

A vibrant, wide‑ranging collection, Songs From The Great Operettas captures Anna Moffo at her most engaging — a celebration of her voice, her versatility and her enduring appeal.

Track Listing

The Merry Widow
1. Prelude And Marriage In Marsovia
2. Vilia
3. The Love Of Long Ago

Die Fledermaus
4. Oh, For The Life Of An Actress
5. Adele’s Laughing Song

A Night In Venice
6. Baskets Of Treasure
7. Wishing On A Waltz

The Desert Song
8. Romance
9. French Military Marching Song
10. The Desert Song
11. The Sabre Song
12. The Desert Song – Alternate Version

Roberta
13. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
14. Let’s Begin

Naughty Marietta
15. Naughty Marietta
16. It Never, Never Can Be Love
17. Italian Street Song
18. Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life

Show Boat
19. Bill

Porgy & Bess
20. Summertime

Rose Marie
21. Lak Jeem
22. Indian Love Call
23. Pretty Things
24. Indian Love Call – Alternate Version