Der Rosenkavalier- Strauss - Final Scene

Kleiber was a genius with a baton. I have never heard more delicate textures coming from an orchestra.

How lovely, especially Jones at the beginning. Thank you for making this available. (Does anyone know why it looks like it's being performed in an old factory? Surely not part of the concept??)

This scene is set in a Beisel. That means in a cheap bar in the country side or in cheap place out of Vienna.
But the decoration is of non importance.

That;s the joke. Act I is set in the master bedroom of a fine home belonging to a Field Marshal who is a Nobleman, and Act II in the front reception room of a businessman just elevated to t he Nobility. Act III is supposed to be a "very common place" inappropriate for Baron Ochs, who has to be "rescued" by the Marschallin.
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bestmaster3,
Thank you for your replay. But the question is regarding the 3 act. not the two other once before. And the set for the 3 act is in a cheap place - call it common or not. By the way Baron Ochs is not as elegant and noble as he wanted to be.
Anyhow, enjoy the great music.
Best regards

Lovely, lovely, and there are sparks flying between Brigitte and Lucia. Love how Fassbaender channels the 17 year old Octavian.

Anyhow, I have added a Video Response above of Percy Graingers instrumental version of the Duet.

But three great singers CAN go wrong with the wrong conductor stirring the broth! Kleiber creates the magical atmosphere that these 3 great women inhabit so spectacularly.
Another magnificent, truly unmatched in my experience, finale.

Of course. Carlos Kleiber was one of the most exciting, yet eccentric, conductors of the last 50 years, Carlos Kleiber, who has died aged 74, led performances of symphonic music and opera that will never be forgotten by those who heard them.

Wonderful ending!

Happy birthday, Brigitte Fassbaender!!