Richard Wagner: Götterdämmerung – Sebastian Weigle, Oper Frankfurt | 2 DVD Set

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Product Features

• Composer: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
• Opera: Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods)
• Conductor: Sebastian Weigle
• Performers:Choir: Chor und Herren des Extrachores der Oper Frankfurt
  • Siegfried: Lance Ryan
  • Gunther: Johannes Martin Kränzle
  • Alberich: Jochen Schmeckenbecher
  • Hagen: Gregory Frank
  • Brünnhilde: Susan Bullock
  • Gutrune: Anja Fidelia Ulrich
  • Waltraute & 2nd Norn: Claudia Mahnke
  • 1st Norn: Meredith Arwady
  • 3rd Norn: Angel Blue
  • Woglinde: Britta Stallmeister
  • Wellgunde: Jenny Carlstedt
  • Flosshilde: Katharina Magiera
• Orchestra: Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
• Stage Director: Vera Nemirova
• Stage Design: Jens Kilian
• Costume Design: Ingeborg Bernerth
• Lighting Design: Olaf Winter
• Video Director: Marcus Richardt
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• DVD Format: NTSC, Color, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• Menu Language: German
• Subtitles: German, English
• Total Time: 280 minutes
• Publisher: OEHMS CLASSICS
• Release Year: 2012 (Live Recording)

Overview

Richard Wagner’s Götterdämmerung, the final opera of the Ring Cycle, is a powerful culmination of Wagner’s exploration of myth, power, and destiny. This live recording from Oper Frankfurt features a stellar cast, led by Sebastian Weigle conducting the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester.

The production, directed by Vera Nemirova, brings a modern and dramatic interpretation to the stage, with a strong focus on the psychological and emotional complexity of Wagner’s characters. With Lance Ryan as Siegfried and Susan Bullock as Brünnhilde, the opera explores themes of betrayal, love, and the twilight of the gods. The impeccable sound quality, captured in PCM Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, enhances the immersive experience of this operatic masterpiece.

This two-DVD set, produced by OEHMS Classics, includes a total run time of 280 minutes, offering viewers a comprehensive experience of Wagner’s monumental work, with German and English subtitles available for a deeper understanding of the story.

Interesting Facts

• Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) is the final opera in Wagner’s four-part epic Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung).
• Sebastian Weigle, the conductor of this production, has been praised for his nuanced understanding of Wagner’s complex scores, bringing out both the musical intensity and emotional subtleties of Götterdämmerung.
• Susan Bullock, an acclaimed dramatic soprano, is internationally renowned for her portrayal of Brünnhilde in Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
• The production design by Jens Kilian offers a modern yet faithful interpretation of Wagner’s mythological world, emphasizing the psychological underpinnings of the characters.
• Vera Nemirova, the stage director, is celebrated for her innovative approach to Wagner’s operas, focusing on the dramatic interactions and internal conflicts of the characters rather than on grand spectacle.
• The Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester has a long-standing tradition of excellence in performing Wagner’s works, making them an ideal choice for this performance.
• Marcus Richardt, the video director, captures the grandeur and subtlety of the live performance, ensuring an immersive experience for viewers at home.

Track Listing

1. Opening Titles
2. Act I – Prologue and first scenes
3. Act II – Conflict and betrayal
4. Act III – The fall of the gods
5. Closing Credits

Bonus Feature:

• Behind-the-scenes look at the production and interviews with the creative team (German only)

Publishers

• Label: OEHMS Classics
• Release Year: 2012 (Live Recording from Oper Frankfurt)

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