Description
Richard Wagner - Die Walküre: Atto I - Atto II (Beginning) - Nilsson, Vickers, London, London Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf / Lyrica Audio CD 1996 / LRC 01032
UPC 8014394401321
Product Details:
- Label: Lyrica – LRC 01032
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Italy
- Released: 1996
- Genre: Classical
Overview
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), WWV 86B, is the second of the four epic music dramas that make up Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). Premiered in 1870, it is one of Wagner's most celebrated works. This recording, conducted by Erich Leinsdorf, features an impressive cast including Birgit Nilsson as Brünnhilde and Jon Vickers as Siegmund, with the London Symphony Orchestra providing the orchestral accompaniment.
The opera is split into two acts in this recording, with the first act (Atto I) covering some of the most famous moments, including Siegmund's declaration of identity in "Siegmund heiss’ ich und Siegmund bin ich!" and the passionate love duet with Sieglinde. The second act (Atto II) begins with the stirring Vorspiel (Prelude) and continues with intense dialogue between the characters as the drama unfolds.
Tracklist:
Atto I:
- Vorspiel
- Wes Herd Dies Auch Sei
- Einen Unseligen Labtest Du
- Müd Am Herd Fand Ich Den Mann
- Friedmund Darf Ich Nicht Heißen
- Die So Leidig Los Dir Beschied
- Ich Weiss Ein Wildes Geschlecht
- Ein Schwert Verhieß Mir Der Vater
- Schläfst Du, Gast?
- Winterstürme Wichen Dem Wonnemond
- Du Bist Der Lenz
- O Süßeste Wonne! Seligstes Weib!
- Siegmund Heiß' Ich Und Siegmund Bin Ich!
Atto II (Beginning):
- Vorspiel
- Der Alte Sturm, Die Alte Müh'!
- So Ist Es Denn Aus Mit Den Ewigen Göttern
Cast and Personnel:
- Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
- Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
- Vocals:
- Brünnhilde: Birgit Nilsson
- Fricka: Rita Gorr
- Gerhilde: Marie Collier
- Helmwige: Judith Pierce
- Hunding: David Ward
- Schwertleite: Joan Edwards
- Sieglinde: Gré Brouwenstijn
- Siegmund: Jon Vickers
- Waltraute: Margreta Elkins
- Wotan: George London
Technical Credits:
- Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson
- Producer: Erik Smith
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