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)