Richard Wagner | Der Ring des Nibelungen - Siegfried (Teatro alla Scala, 2012) - 2 DVD Set

UPC: 8072801695916

Product Features

• Title: Richard Wagner | Der Ring des Nibelungen - Siegfried
• Artists: Lance Ryan, Peter Bronder, Terje Stensvold, Johannes Martin Kränzle, Anna Larsson, Nina Stemme, Alexander Tsymbalyuk
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Stage Director: Guy Cassiers
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala
• Recording Location: Teatro alla Scala, Milan
• Recording Date: October 2012
• DVD Format: 2 DVDs, PAL, Region Code 0
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Subtitles: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean
• Running Time: Approx. 2x DVD 9
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Catalogue Number: NT 101 695

Overview

This DVD set captures the acclaimed production of Richard Wagner's Siegfried from his monumental cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen. Staged at the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala in Milan, this performance took place in October 2012 and was recorded live, offering an immersive experience of one of opera's most challenging works.

Under the expert baton of Daniel Barenboim, with stage direction by Guy Cassiers, this production presents a powerful blend of dramatic intensity and visual sophistication. Lance Ryan stars as Siegfried, supported by a stellar cast including Peter Bronder, Terje Stensvold, Nina Stemme, and others, all brought together by the renowned Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala.

The production is noted for its compelling visual narrative and the ideal balance struck between the dynamic orchestral passages and the opera's quieter, more reflective moments. This DVD set is a must-have for Wagnerians and opera enthusiasts alike, providing an accessible yet profound insight into one of the key works of the operatic canon.

Interesting Facts

• Conductor Daniel Barenboim is widely recognized for his deep affinity with Wagner's music, having conducted numerous performances of Der Ring des Nibelungen across the globe.
• Guy Cassiers, the stage director, is known for his innovative use of multimedia elements in opera productions, which is vividly demonstrated in this Siegfried.
• This particular staging is a co-production with the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, in collaboration with Toneelhuis, Antwerpen, showcasing an international creative collaboration.
• The role of Brünnhilde is portrayed by Nina Stemme, one of the most celebrated Wagnerian sopranos of our time.

Track Listing

DVD 1:

• Act I: Introduction and Scenes

DVD 2:

• Act II: Dragon Fight and Aftermath
• Act III: Siegfried's Discovery of Brünnhilde and Finale

Publishers

Arthaus Musik GmbH

Teatro alla Scala

RAI Trade

WWW.ARTHAUS-MUSIK.COM

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