Description
Richard Wagner: "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" 2 DVD - A Timeless Opera from Deutsche Oper Berlin
UPC: 807280231892
Product Features
- Title: Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - Opera in Three Acts
- Performers:Conductor: Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos
- Hans Sachs: Wolfgang Brendel
- Veit Pogner: Victor von Halem
- Walther von Stolzing: Gösta Winbergh
- Eva: Eva Johansson
- Magdalena: Ute Walther
- Sixtus Beckmesser: Eike Wilm Schulte
- David: Uwe Peper
- Nachtwächter: Peter Edelmann
- Stage Director: Götz Friedrich
- Stage Design: Peter Sykora
- Costume Design: Kirsten Dephoff, Peter Sykora
- Chorus Master: Karl Kamper
- Orchestra and Chorus: Deutsche Oper Berlin
- Production: Brilliant Media GmbH, Videal, EuroArts, Sender Freies Berlin, NHK-Nippon Hoso Kyokai
- Live Recording: Deutsche Oper Berlin, 1995
- Directed for Video by: Brian Large
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Subtitles: German, English, French, Spanish, Korean
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Running Time: 266 minutes
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- ISBN: 807280231892
Overview
Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is one of the most celebrated operas in the German repertoire, known for its rich narrative and deep exploration of themes like art, tradition, and innovation. This 1995 live recording from Deutsche Oper Berlin, directed by Götz Friedrich and conducted by Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, is a powerful and authentic representation of Wagner's vision. The production features outstanding performances by Wolfgang Brendel as Hans Sachs and Gösta Winbergh as Walther von Stolzing, supported by the exceptional Deutsche Oper Berlin orchestra and chorus.
This two-DVD set captures the grandeur and emotional depth of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, making it an essential addition to any opera lover's collection.
Interesting Facts
- Masterful Direction: Götz Friedrich's direction brings out the intricate details of Wagner's work, balancing the opera's humor, drama, and philosophical depth.
- Historic Performance: Recorded live at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 1995, this production showcases some of the finest voices and orchestral playing in one of the world's most prestigious opera houses.
- Cultural Significance: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is Wagner's only comedy and is often regarded as one of his most human and accessible works, celebrating the values of art and community.
Publishers
ARTHAUS MUSIK GmbH
Website: www.arthaus-musik.com
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