Description

Richard Wagner: Siegfried - René Kollo, Theo Adam, Jeannine Altmeyer, Peter Schreier, Siegmund Nimsgern, Matti Salminen, Ortrun Wenkel, Norma Sharp, Staatskapelle Dresden, Marek Janowski / ETERNA 5x LP, Box Set, Stereo

Summary:

Album Details

Label: ETERNA – 8 27 590-594
Format: 5 x Vinyl, LP, Box Set
Country of Release: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera, Romantic

About the Album

"Siegfried," the third opera in Richard Wagner's epic "Der Ring des Nibelungen," is presented here in a magnificent recording by the Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of Marek Janowski. This box set, released by ETERNA, comprises five LPs and is a testament to the grandeur of Wagner's operatic masterpiece.

Tracklist Highlights

Richard Wagner - Siegfried: 1. Akt

A1 "Vorspiel": The prelude sets the stage for the epic narrative.
A2 to C2: Scenes 1 to 3 unfold the story of Siegfried, the hero born to break the world's curse.

Richard Wagner - Siegfried: 2. Akt

D1 "Vorspiel": Another prelude leading into the deeper complexities of the plot.
D2 to F2: Scenes 1 to 3 continue Siegfried's adventures, including encounters with mythical creatures.

Richard Wagner - Siegfried: 3. Akt

G1 "Vorspiel": The final act's prelude, hinting at the climactic resolution.
G2 to J: Scenes 1 to 3 bring the opera to its dramatic culmination.

Cast and Crew

Alto Vocals: Ortrun Wenkel
Baritone Vocals: Siegmund Nimsgern
Bass Vocals: Matti Salminen, Theo Adam
Composed By: Richard Wagner
Conductor: Marek Janowski
Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden
Soprano Vocals: Jeannine Altmeyer, Norma Sharp
Tenor Vocals: Peter Schreier, René Kollo
Additional Credits: Edited by Ingrid Hauk, Liner Notes by Gerd Rienäcker, Music Director Heinz Wegner, Musical Assistance by Gottfried Hämpel, Photography and Layout by Christoph Ehbets, Sound Designer Claus Strüben, Typography by Monika Prust

Tracklist:

		Richard Wagner - Siegfried: 1. Akt
A1		Vorspiel
A2		1. Szene, Anfang (Zwangsvolle Plage!)
B1		1. Szene, Schluß (Das Gab Mir Deine Mutter)
B2		2. Szene, Anfang (Heil Dir, Weiser Schmied)
C1		2. Szene, Schluß (Nach Eitlen Fernen)
C2		3. Szene (Verfluchtes Licht!)
		Richard Wagner - Siegfried: 2. Akt
D1		Vorspiel
D2		1. Szene (In Wald und Nacht)
D3		2. Szene, Anfang (Wir Sind Zur Stelle)
E		2. Szene, Fortsetzung (He! Du Alter!)
F1		2. Szene, Schluß (Zur Kunde Taugt Kein Toter)
F2		3. Szene (Wohin Schleichst Du)
		Richard Wagner - Siegfried: 3. Akt
G1		Vorspiel
G2		1. Szene (Wache, Wala!)
G3		2. Szene, Anfang (Dort Seh' Ich Siegfried Nahn)
H1		2. Szene, Schluß (Bleibst Du Mir Stumm)
H2		3. Szene, Anfang (Selige Öde)
I		3. Szene, Fortsetzung (So Saug' Ich Mir Leben)
J		3. Szene, Schluß (Dort Seh' Ich Den Helm)