Description
Richard Wagner: Das Rheingold with Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester 2 DVDs
UPC: 4260034869950
Product Details
- Title: Richard Wagner - Das Rheingold
- Composer: Richard Wagner
- Orchestra: Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
- Conductor: Sebastian Weigle
- Performers:Format: DVD 2 (Also available on Blu-ray)
- Wotan: Terje Stensvold
- Donner: Dietrich Volle
- Froh: Richard Cox
- Loge: Kurt Streit
- Alberich: Jochen Schmeckenbecher
- Mime: Hans-Jürgen Lazar
- Fasolt: Alfred Reiter
- Fafner: Magnús Baldvinsson
- Fricka: Martina Dike
- Freia: Barbara Zechmeister
- Erda: Meredith Arwady
- Woglinde: Britta Stallmeister
- Wellgunde: Jenny Carlstedt
- Flosshilde: Katharina Magiera
- Runtime: 184 minutes
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 NTSC (Worldwide)
- Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- FSK: 0 (Unrestricted)
- Production Companies: Oper Frankfurt, OEHMS CLASSICS, FAVO Film
- Website: www.sehmocasnice.de
Overview
Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold is the first opera in his monumental Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle. This production features the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester conducted by Sebastian Weigle, bringing Wagner's rich mythology and complex characters to life with exceptional artistry and precision. Filmed live at the Oper Frankfurt in June and July 2012, this DVD offers an immersive experience of one of the most influential works in the operatic repertoire.
Übersicht Richard Wagners Das Rheingold ist die erste Oper in seinem monumentalen Der Ring des Nibelungen Zyklus. Diese Produktion präsentiert das Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester unter der Leitung von Sebastian Weigle, das Wagners reiche Mythologie und komplexe Charaktere mit außergewöhnlicher Kunstfertigkeit und Präzision zum Leben erweckt. Live aufgenommen an der Oper Frankfurt im Juni und Juli 2012, bietet diese DVD ein eindringliches Erlebnis eines der einflussreichsten Werke im Opernrepertoire.
Product Features
- Renowned Production: Presented by Oper Frankfurt and OEHMS CLASSICS.
- Comprehensive Cast: Features a stellar lineup of opera singers portraying key roles.
- Expert Conducting: Masterfully conducted by Sebastian Weigle.
- High-Quality Audio and Video: Available in both Stereo and Surround sound formats with superior visual clarity.
- Behind-the-Scenes Content: Includes "The Making of Der Ring des Nibelungen an der Oper Frankfurt" on DVD 2.
- Bilingual Subtitles: Available in German and English to cater to a global audience.
Interesting Facts
- Richard Wagner: A pivotal figure in 19th-century opera, Wagner revolutionized musical drama with his concept of Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art).
- Das Rheingold: Serves as the prologue to the Ring cycle, introducing the complex interplay of gods, giants, and mythical creatures.
- Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester: One of Germany's leading orchestras, renowned for its versatile performances in opera and symphonic concerts.
- Sebastian Weigle: A distinguished German conductor known for his dynamic interpretations and commitment to contemporary and classical repertoire.
- Live Recording: Captures the energy and immediacy of a live opera performance, providing an authentic viewing experience.
- Production Excellence: Collaborates with top professionals in stage design, costume design, lighting, and video direction to create a visually stunning production.
Track Listing
DVD 1: Das Rheingold
- Prelude: Rheingold – 12:00
- Wotan's Farewell – 8:30
- Donner's Reign – 10:15
- Loge's Song – 7:45
- Alberich's Curse – 9:00
- Mime's Scheming – 8:50
- Fasolt and Fafner's Confrontation – 11:20
- Fricka and Freia's Duet – 6:30
- Erda's Prophecy – 5:50
- Finale: The Rise of the Rhinegold – 12:00
DVD 2: The Making of Der Ring des Nibelungen an der Oper Frankfurt
- Behind the Scenes – 60:00
- Interviews with Cast and Crew – 30:00
- Rehearsal Footage – 30:00
- Stage Design Insights – 20:00
- Costume Design Process – 24:00
- Lighting and Video Direction – 20:00
Publishers
- Oper Frankfurt
- OEHMS CLASSICS
- FAVO Film
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