Operetten - Welterfolge (Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz Wolgalied - Ich Bin Nur Ein Armer Wandergesell - Du Bist Die Welt Für Mich - Freunde, Das Leben Ist Lebenswert - Immer Nur Lächeln - Als Flotter Geist - Komm, Czigan - U.A.)

Released in 1971 by CBS, this collection features René Kollo, a tenor celebrated for his commanding interpretations of both Wagnerian opera and lighter operetta repertoire. The recording captures the vibrant tradition of the Wiener Volksoper, showcasing standard classics of the genre, including pieces by Franz Lehár and Emmerich Kálmán. It was produced during a period when Kollo was rapidly ascending to international prominence as one of Germany’s most versatile vocalists.

The album serves as a stylistic retrospective of the early twentieth-century operetta movement, intended to preserve the romantic sentimentality and musical flair of the Viennese stage for a modern audience. Arranged with the support of the Wiener Volksopernorchester and the Chor der Wiener Volksoper under the direction of Johannes Pütz, the recording emphasizes the emotive, melodic richness that defined the golden age of operetta. Upon its release, it was noted for bridging the gap between historical theatrical performance and the high-fidelity expectations of contemporary listeners.