Description
Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg (Highlights) / Eloquence / Decca Audio CD / 466 470-2
UPC 028946647028
Product Features
- Label: Decca
- Series: Eloquence
- Format: CD
- Country: Germany
Overview
Experience the grandeur of Richard Wagner's opera "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" with this captivating CD recording. Conducted by Sir Georg Solti and performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker, immerse yourself in the Romantic era through Wagner's masterful composition. This CD features renowned vocalists and choruses, bringing to life the rich tapestry of the Nuremberg Guild of Mastersingers.
Interesting Facts
- Richard Wagner's only mature comedy opera, "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," celebrates German art and culture, portraying the guild system and the pursuit of artistry.
- Sir Georg Solti's interpretation on this recording is celebrated for its clarity and emotional depth, showcasing Wagner's intricate orchestration and vocal brilliance.
- The Wiener Staatsopernchor and the Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen add a distinctive vocal dimension to the opera, under the direction of Josef Wolfgang Ziegler and Norbert Balatsch respectively.
Track Listing
1. Aufzug
- Vorspiel - 9:14
- Da Zu Dir Der Heiland Kam - 3:25
- Am Stillen Herd - 4:54
- Fanget An! - So Rief Der Lenz In Den Wald - 5:31
- Halt, Meister! Nicht So Geeilt! - 7:25
2. Aufzug
- Johannistag! Johannistag! - 3:55
- Was Duftet Doch Der Flieder - 6:08
3. Aufzug
- Am Jordan Sankt Johannes Stand - 3:21
- Wahn! Wahn! Überall Wahn! - 7:39
- Selig Wie Die Sonne - 5:00
- Wach Auf, Es Nahet Gen Der Tag - 2:47
- Morgenlich Leuchtend - 7:54
- Verachtet Mit Die Meister Nicht - 6:08
Key Credits
- Composer: Richard Wagner
- Conductor: Sir Georg Solti
- Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
- Chorus: Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen, Wiener Staatsopernchor
- Chorus Masters: Josef Wolfgang Ziegler (Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen), Norbert Balatsch (Wiener Staatsopernchor)
- Vocalists include: Adolf Dallapozza, Hannelore Bode, Gerd Nienstedt, Norman Bailey, Martin Egel, Adalbert Kraus, Julia Hamari, Bernd Weikl, Kurt Moll, René Kollo
