Description
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
- Released:
- 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
LP #56