Description
Peter Hofmann - Richard Wagner - RSO Stuttgart, Ivan Fischer / CBS Masterworks Digital LP 1983
D 38931
Highlights from: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg, Lohengrin, Rienzi, Tannhäuser, Siegfried, Die Walküre
Product Features
- Label: CBS Masterworks Digital – D 38931
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1983
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Richard Wagner's operas with Peter Hofmann on this CBS Masterworks Digital LP from 1983. Conducted by Ivan Fischer with the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, this album features captivating highlights from Wagner's masterpieces including "Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg," "Lohengrin," "Rienzi," "Tannhäuser," "Siegfried," and "Die Walküre." Hofmann's powerful tenor voice, complemented by Fischer's dynamic conducting and the orchestra's rich sound, brings Wagner's dramatic narratives to life.
Interesting Facts
- Peter Hofmann, renowned for his Wagnerian roles, delivers compelling performances of key arias.
- Ivan Fischer leads the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, known for their precision and expressive interpretations.
- Highlights include the "Gralserzählung" from "Lohengrin," "Rienzis Gebet" from "Rienzi," and Tannhäuser's "Romerzählung."
- Christoph Bruhn's sleeve notes offer insights into Wagner's operatic themes and Hofmann's interpretations.
Track Listing
Side A
- Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg
A1. "Fanget An!" (3:27)
A2. Preislied Des Walther Von Stolzing: "Morgendlich Leuchtend Im Rosigen Schein" (4:40) - Die Walküre
A3. "Ein Schwert Verhieß Mir Der Vater" (5:39)
A4. "Winterstürme Wichen Dem Wonnemond" (3:05) - Siegfried
A5. "Nothung! Nothung! Neidliches Schwert!" (3:09)
Side B
- Rienzi
B1. Rienzis Gebet: "Allmächt'ger Vater, Blick Herab" (10:06) - Tannhäuser
B2. Romanzählung Des Tannhäuser: "Inbrunst Im Herzen, Wie Kein Büßer Noch Sie Je Gefühlt" (11:14) - Lohengrin
B3. Gralserzählung: "In Fernem Land" (4:14)
Key Credits
- Conductor: Ivan Fischer
- Art Direction: FF Images
- Artwork (Front Cover Art): Susesch Bayat
- Composed By: Richard Wagner
- Engineer: Frank Richter
- Orchestra: Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart
- Photography By (Fotos): Hugo Jehle
- Recording Supervisor (Recording Supervision): David Mottley
- Sleeve Notes: Christoph Bruhn
- Tenor Vocals: Peter Hofmann
BOX #74
