With the production "Wiener Frauen" (Viennese Women), the Lehár Festival 2022 presented a special work by Franz Lehár, who was an honorary citizen of Bad Ischl, with a large orchestra and a star cast: "Wiener Frauen" is considered, along with "Der Rastelbinder", to be Lehár's first operetta ever. Both operettas were sensational successes and Lehár became the new operetta king overnight. "Viennese Women" captivates with its wit, passion and temperament. Even in this early work of Lehár's, his signature is unmistakable.... This man could write catchy tunes: the "Nechledil March" was soon whistled from the rooftops - and not only in Vienna. Our complete recording is once again like a salvation!