Richard Wagner – Der Ring des Nibelungen (Teatro alla Scala) - 7 DVD Box Set

UPC: 0807280754995

A Monumental Wagnerian Experience at La Scala

Richard Wagner’s epic masterpiece, Der Ring des Nibelungen, is brought to life in this breathtaking Teatro alla Scala production, conducted by the legendary Daniel Barenboim. This 7-DVD box set captures one of the most ambitious and revered opera cycles, telling the story of power, greed, and the fate of gods and mortals. With Guy Cassiers' innovative stage direction and a world-class cast, this performance is a true Gesamtkunstwerk, blending dramatic storytelling, stunning visuals, and unparalleled musical brilliance.

Featuring the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala, this production spans four operas (Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung), recorded between 2010 and 2013, co-produced with Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin.

Product Features

• Format: DVD (7-Disc Box Set)
• Total Runtime: 946 minutes
• Picture Format: 16:9 Widescreen
• Audio Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Subtitles: German (original language), English, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide Playback)
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik

Cast & Production

Das Rheingold (2010)

• Wotan: René Pape
• Loge: Stephan Rügamer
• Alberich: Johannes Martin Kränzle
• Mime: Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke

Die Walküre (2012)

• Siegmund: Simon O'Neill
• Sieglinde: Waltraud Meier
• Hunding: Vitalij Kowaljow
• Brünnhilde: Nina Stemme
• Fricka: Doris Soffel

Siegfried (2012)

• Siegfried: Lance Ryan
• Mime: Peter Bronder
• Wotan (Der Wanderer): Terje Stensvold
• Erda: Anna Larsson
• Brünnhilde: Iréne Theorin

Götterdämmerung (2013)

• Siegfried: Lance Ryan
• Brünnhilde: Nina Stemme
• Hagen: Mikhail Petrenko
• Gunther: Gerd Grochowski
• Gutrune: Anna Samuil
• Waltraute: Waltraud Meier

Creative Team

• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Stage Director: Guy Cassiers
• Set & Lighting Design: Enrico Bagnoli
• Costume Design: Tim van Steenbergen
• Video Design: Arjen Klerkx, Kurt D’Haeseleer
• Choreography: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Csilla Lakatos
• Chorus Master: Bruno Casoni

Interesting Facts About the Production

• Daniel Barenboim’s conducting was hailed for its depth and passion, bringing Wagner’s music to new heights.
• Guy Cassiers' direction merges classic and modern aesthetics, using multimedia projections and innovative choreography.
• The production is a cooperation between Teatro alla Scala and Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin), enhancing its artistic and technical brilliance.
• Nina Stemme’s portrayal of Brünnhilde was met with critical acclaim, establishing her as one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos of her time.
• The Teatro alla Scala Orchestra delivers a rich and resonant performance, maintaining Wagner’s orchestral grandeur.
• The set and costume design incorporate avant-garde elements, blending tradition with contemporary interpretations of Wagner’s mythological world.

Publisher

Arthaus Musik GmbH
Official Website: www.arthaus-musik.com

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