Wagner: Parsifal [Audio CD set of 4 CDs Richard Wagner; Herbert von Karajan; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Peter Hofmann; José Van Dam; Anne Gjevang; Victor Van Halem; Marjon Lambriks; Claes-Haakan Ahnsjo and Dunja Vejzovic
Conducted by Daniele Gatti and starring Jonas Kaufmann in the title role, François Girard s stunning post-apocalyptic production of Parsifal was filmed at The Metropolitan Opera in 2013. "This is a Parsifal to treasure, elevated to the highest musical level by the solemnity and sweep of Daniele Gatti's conducting and a dream cast headed by tenor Jonas Kaufmann."- Associated Press.The Disc 1 DVD tracks are:1. Opening Credits 2. Introduction by Eric Owens 3. Prelude4. He! Ho! Waldhüter ihr 5. Seht dort, die wilde Reiterin! 6. Recht so! Habt Dank! 7. He! du da! Was liegst du dort wie ein wildes... [Read More]
Georg Solti’s reading of ‘Parsifal’ is among the most thrilling experiences of this opera on record, moving from becalmed to frenzied. The evenness and strength of the cast is balanced with the brilliance of the Wiener Philharmoniker; with productions given the revered Decca touch, and recorded with the renowned Decca clarity and richness. • Deluxe hard-back editions with original covers• Each edition includes libretto, and synopsis both with English, German and French translations• Presented on CD + High Fidelity Pure Audio Blu-ray disc containing the complete opera in 24-bit audi... [Read More]
Recorded at the Bayreuth Festival in 1970, this remains one of the finest modern performances of Wagner's Parsifal available today. Though a little shy on warmth, conductor Pierre Boulez's judicious tempo choices combined with his uncanny understanding of the subtleties of Wagner's sonic fabric and their effect on the Opera's overall design are remarkably captivating. The four principal vocalists are in top form as well and Deutsche Grammophone's engineers have done an excellent job with the sound. A must for Parsifal collectors!
Ever since the world premiere of Parsifal at Bayreuth on 26th July 1882, the meaning of Richard Wagner's last opera has been widely discussed. Nikolaus Lehnhoff's visionary staging of this emotionally charged opera reveals a masterpiece of existential drama about human existence. Christopher Ventris and Waltraud Meier lead an inspired cast in a high definition recording in true surround sound. Press Reviews"It is by a long way the most thoughtful, positive and penetrating view of Parsifal that I have encountered." (The Times) "Nikolaus Lehnhoff's production of Parsifal was staged by ENO in 19... [Read More]
In celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, Sony Classical is proud to present Richard Wagner Great Recordings. This new 40-CD box set includes complete operas and opera recitals along with orchestral works and piano transcriptions. Legendary artist featured in the set include Lauren Maazel, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, Marek Janowski, Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, Helen Traubel and others, along with such world-renownedorchestras as the New York and Berlin Philharmonic. The CDs are packaged in mini-jackets featuring original album artwork a... [Read More]
The first comprehensive discography on one of Wagner's music dramas, this volume lists all complete performance recordings, all major selections recorded, and hundreds of individually-recorded excerpts, both vocal, and instrumental, from the earliest acoustic recordings to recent laser discs. Many excerpts have never appeared in discographies or other works on Wagner, and pirate recordings have been identified. Precise information is given as to date and place of recording and record numbers as well as performers, choruses, orchestras, and conductors. Musical incipits introduce each excerpt. T... [Read More]
One of the most famous dramatic sopranos of her day, Astrid Varnay was highly regarded and championed by all the great conductors of the time. The recordings on this 10-CD collection all come from the 1950s and present her at the peak of her powers. They include some of her greatest performances in the operas of Wagner, Verdi, Richard Strauss, and Beethoven. Astrid Varnay began her European career at Bayreuth in 1951. Although still only 30, there had already been ten successful years in the USA. Her triumphant debut took place on the stage of the New York Metropolitan Opera. The young singer ... [Read More]
EMI Classics celebrates the bicentenary of Richard Wagner s birthin May 1813 with the release of three exclusive sets featuring thebest-loved and most popular works by the late German composer.The Great Opera Box is a 36-CD collection presenting 11 of Wagner soperas including the complete Ring cycle. The set presents acomprehensive survey of Wagner s great operas and features a wealthof legendary artists, many of whom are particularly renowned for theirinterpretations of Wagner s music. Encompassing the profoundly humanthemes of love, death, redemption, power and revenge, Wagner s operasmade u... [Read More]
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