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Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser - And The Song Contest At The Wartburg / Elisabeth Grümmer, Hans Hopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gottlob Frick / His Master's Voice LP Mono / ALP 2005

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Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser - And The Song Contest At The Wartburg / Elisabeth Grümmer, Hans Hopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gottlob Frick / His Master's Voice LP Mono

ALP 2005

Product Details

  • Label: His Master's Voice – ALP 2005
  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
  • Country: UK
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  • Genre: Classical, Stage & Screen
  • Style: Opera, Romantic, Classical

Overview

This album presents Richard Wagner's iconic opera "Tannhäuser" in a classic recording featuring Elisabeth Grümmer, Hans Hopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and Gottlob Frick. The opera tells the story of Tannhäuser, a knight who becomes embroiled in a singing contest at Wartburg Castle, where he must confront his past and the conflicting desires of his heart.

Product Features

  • Baritone Vocals [Wolfram Von Eschenbach]: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
  • Bass Vocals [Biterolf]: Rudolf Gonszar (tracks: A1)
  • Bass Vocals [Hermann]: Gottlob Frick (tracks: A1)
  • Bass Vocals [Reinmar Von Zweter]: Reiner Süß (tracks: A1)
  • Choir: Chor Der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin
  • Chorus Master: Karl Schmidt (2)
  • Conductor: Franz Konwitschny
  • Liner Notes: Gordon Stewart
  • Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
  • Soprano Vocals [Elisabeth]: Elisabeth Grümmer
  • Tenor Vocals [Heinrich Der Schreiber]: Gerhard Unger (tracks: A1)
  • Tenor Vocals [Tannhäuser]: Hans Hopf (tracks: A1)
  • Tenor Vocals [Walther Von Der Vogelweide]: Fritz Wunderlich (tracks: A1)

Interesting Facts

  • Tannhäuser is a romantic opera in three acts by Richard Wagner, first performed in 1845.
  • Wartburg Castle is a real-life castle in Germany where the singing contest takes place in the opera.
  • Elisabeth Grümmer was a renowned German soprano known for her performances in Wagnerian operas.

Track Listing with Timing

  • A1: Wolfram Von Eschenbach, Beginne / Blick' Ich Umher (10:00)
  • B1: Wohl Wußt' Ich Hier Sie Im Gebet Zu Finden / Beglückt Darf Nun Dich, O Heimat, Ich Schauen / Allmächt'ge Jungfrau / Wie Todesahnung / O Du Mein Holder Abendstern (15:00)

Key Credits

  • Conductor: Franz Konwitschny
  • Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
  • Soprano Vocals [Elisabeth]: Elisabeth Grümmer
  • Tenor Vocals [Tannhäuser]: Hans Hopf

 

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