Richard Wagner - Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2 DVDs)

UPC: 807280127393 

Product Features

Performance Details

• Title: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
• Composer: Richard Wagner
• Opera Type: Comic Opera in three acts
• Location: Hamburg State Opera, 1970

Cast

• Hans Sachs: Giorgio Tozzi
• Veit Pogner: Ernst Wiemann
• Fritz Kothner: Hans-Otto Kloose
• Sixtus Beckmesser: Toni Blankenheim
• Walther von Stolzing: Richard Cassilly
• David: Gerhard Unger
• Eva: Arlene Saunders
• Magdalene: Ursula Boese

Orchestra and Crew

• Chorus: The Chorus of the Hamburg State Opera
• Ballet: The Ballet of the Hamburg State Opera
• Orchestra: Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra
• Conductor: Leopold Ludwig
• TV Director: Joachim Hess
• Artistic Director: Rolf Liebermann

Technical Specifications

• Sound Format: Mono
• Picture Format: 4:3 Colour
• Subtitles: GB, DE (Original Language), FR, ES, IT
• Menu Languages: GB, DE, FR, ES
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 240 minutes
• DVD Type: 2 x DVD9 NTSC (Dual Layer)

Production Information

• Production: Historical Studio Production from the Hamburg State Opera, 1970
• Produced by: Polyphon Film-und Fernsehgesellschaft for NDR, 1970
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik

Overview

Immerse yourself in Richard Wagner's grand comic opera "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," performed by the esteemed Hamburg State Opera in a historical studio production from 1970. This recording features the powerful performances of Giorgio Tozzi as Hans Sachs, Richard Cassilly as Walther von Stolzing, and Arlene Saunders as Eva, with the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra conducted by Leopold Ludwig. Directed for TV by Joachim Hess, this production captures the essence of Wagner's masterpiece with clarity and depth.

Interesting Facts

• Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is Wagner's only comic opera, known for its rich character development and intricate plot that revolves around the art of songwriting and the guild of Meistersingers in 16th century Nuremberg.
• Giorgio Tozzi, who stars as Hans Sachs, was a renowned American bass-baritone famous for his powerful voice and compelling stage presence.
• Leopold Ludwig, the conductor for this performance, was a prominent figure in the world of classical music, known for his interpretations of both Wagner and Richard Strauss.
• This production was directed for TV by Joachim Hess, bringing the grand scale of Wagner's opera to the small screen with remarkable attention to detail.

Track Listing

1. Act I
2. Act II
3. Act III

Publishers

• Polyphon Film-und Fernsehgesellschaft
• NDR
• Arthaus Musik

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