Description
Richard Wagner - Tannhäuser; Siegfried-Idyll; Tristan Und Isolde - Jessye Norman, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD Stereo 1988 / 423 613-2
UPC 028942361324
Product Details:
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 423 613-2
- Format: CD, Album, Stereo
- Country: Europe
- Released: 1988
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic, Opera
Overview
This remarkable album features the legendary performances of Jessye Norman, Herbert von Karajan, and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in a collection of iconic works by Richard Wagner. The album includes Wagner's Tannhäuser, Siegfried-Idyll, and Tristan und Isolde, all delivered with the passion and drama that only these renowned artists could achieve. Jessye Norman’s voice, renowned for its depth and expressiveness, shines in the Isoldes Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, while Karajan's masterful conducting and the Vienna Philharmonic’s sweeping orchestral sound bring the grandeur of Wagner’s music to life. This album is a must-have for opera and classical music lovers.
Track Listing
- Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg – Ouverture (14:55)
- Siegfried-Idyll (19:37)
- Tristan und Isolde – Vorspiel zum I. Aufzug (11:59)
- Isoldes Liebestod (7:17)
Key Credits
- Composed By: Richard Wagner
- Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
- Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
- Vocals: Jessye Norman