Description

Richard Wagner - Siegfried (Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar, 2008) - 2 DVDs

UPC: 0807280135794

Product Features

Title: Richard Wagner - Siegfried (Der Ring des Nibelungen)
Conductor: Carl St. Clair
Stage Director: Michael Schulz
Set Design: Dirk Becker
Costume Design: Renée Listerdal
Dramaturgy: Wolfgang Willaschek
Television & Video Director: Brooks Riley
Cast:Orchestra & Chorus: Staatskapelle Weimar and Supernumeraries of the Deutsches Nationaltheater Weimar
- Johnny van Hall as Siegfried
- Frieder Aurich as Mime
- Tomas Möwes as Wotan (as Wanderer)
- Mario Hoff as Alberich
- Hidekazu Tsumaya as Fafner
- Catherine Foster as Brünnhilde
- Nadine Weissmann as Erda
- Heike Porstein as Forest Bird
Language: Sung in German (Original)
Subtitles: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
Running Time: 251 minutes
Number of Discs: 2 DVDs
Recorded: Live at the Deutsches Nationaltheater Weimar, 2008
Production: RM Arts and Zoom Production, 2009

Overview

Richard Wagner’s Siegfried, the third opera in his monumental Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle, is a tale of heroism, adventure, and self-discovery. This 2008 production from the Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar, conducted by Carl St. Clair and directed by Michael Schulz, captures the epic scale and intricate psychological depth of Wagner's work. Featuring a stellar cast led by Johnny van Hall as Siegfried and Catherine Foster as Brünnhilde, this production has been praised for its detailed staging and innovative interpretation, offering a fresh perspective on Wagner’s mythological world.

Interesting Facts

Critical Acclaim: The production received widespread acclaim for its attention to detail and innovative staging, with Opernglas praising Michael Schulz for his ability to blend grand-scale gestures with a wealth of fascinating ideas.
Epic Production: Siegfried is part of Wagner's Ring Cycle, often described as one of the most ambitious works in Western music. This production, recorded live in Weimar, showcases the opera's complex characters and themes of power, destiny, and redemption.
Visual and Dramatic Impact: The set design by Dirk Becker and costumes by Renée Listerdal contribute to the production’s powerful visual impact, enhancing the dramatic narrative of Siegfried’s journey.

Track Listing

Act I:
- Scene 1: Siegfried's Forge
- Scene 2: The Forging of Nothung
Act II:
- Scene 1: The Encounter with Fafner
- Scene 2: Siegfried’s Triumph
Act III:
- Scene 1: Wotan’s Confrontation
- Scene 2: Siegfried Awakens Brünnhilde