Description
Richard Wagner: Siegfried - Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester (DVD)
UPC: 4260034869974
Product Features
- Title: Richard Wagner: Siegfried
- Conductor: Sebastian Weigle
- Orchestra: Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
- Cast:Recorded Live: June–July 2012, Oper Frankfurt
- Siegfried: Lance Ryan
- Mime: Peter Marsh
- Der Wanderer (Wotan): Terje Stensvold
- Alberich: Jochen Schmeckenbecher
- Fafner: Magnús Baldvinsson
- Erda: Meredith Arwady
- Brünnhilde: Susan Bullock
- Stimme des Waldvogels (Voice of the Forest Bird): Robin Johannsen
- Waldvogel (Forest Bird): Alan Barnes
- Stage Director: Vera Nemirova
- Stage Design: Jens Kilian
- Costume Design: Ingeborg Bernerth
- Lighting Design: Olaf Winter
- Dramaturgy: Malte Krasting
- Video Direction: Marcus Richardt
- Sound Recording (Stereo and Surround): Peter Tobiasch (Oper Frankfurt), Bernhard Ramroth
- Sound Post-production: Ingo Schmidt-Lucas (Cybele AV Studios)
- Producers:
- Oper Frankfurt: Bernd Loebe
- Oehms Classics: Dieter Oehms
- Executive Producer: Marcus Richardt (FAVO Film)
Overview
Richard Wagner’s "Siegfried", the third opera in the epic Ring Cycle, is brought to life in this live performance by the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester under the baton of Sebastian Weigle. Captured live at Oper Frankfurt in 2012, this production presents Wagner's powerful drama of heroism and destiny in vivid detail, with Lance Ryan delivering a gripping portrayal of the titular hero, Siegfried.
Directed by Vera Nemirova, the production showcases a bold visual design by Jens Kilian, complemented by the masterful lighting of Olaf Winter and atmospheric costumes by Ingeborg Bernerth. The performance also features stellar performances from Peter Marsh as Mime, Terje Stensvold as Der Wanderer (Wotan), and Susan Bullock as Brünnhilde.
This DVD release offers an immersive viewing experience with excellent sound quality in both PCM Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, allowing Wagner enthusiasts to experience the full grandeur of the score. It also includes subtitles in both German and English, making this a perfect addition to any Wagnerian’s collection.
Interesting Facts
- Siegfried is the third of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen operas and is often noted for its musical complexity and its portrayal of the young hero Siegfried, who unknowingly shapes his destiny.
- Lance Ryan, in the role of Siegfried, is known for his powerful voice and stage presence, bringing depth to the character’s youthful boldness.
- This Oper Frankfurt production, conducted by Sebastian Weigle, was highly praised for its interpretation and has been celebrated as a highlight of the 2012–2013 season.
- The opera is notable for its challenging vocal and orchestral passages, particularly in the final duet between Siegfried and Brünnhilde.
Track Listing
- Act I
- Introduction and confrontation between Mime and Siegfried
- Act II
- Siegfried's battle with Fafner and encounter with the Forest Bird
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Act III
- Siegfried awakens Brünnhilde
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Bonus Feature: Behind-the-scenes footage of the production
Publishers
- Oehms Classics
- Produced in co-operation with Oper Frankfurt and FAVO Film
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