Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg

UPC: 880242720085

Product Features

• Composer: Richard Wagner
• Conductor: Giuseppe Sinopoli
• Staged and Directed by: Wolfgang Wagner
• Picture Format: NTSC 4:3
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: Multilingual
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Running Time: 188 mins
• Set Design: Wolfgang Wagner
• Costumes: Reinhard Heinrich
• Chorus Master: Norbert Balatsch
• Orchestra: Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele
• Chorus: Chor der Bayreuther Festspiele
• DVD Format: 2 DVD 9

Overview

Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg is a powerful and evocative opera recorded at the Festspielhaus, Bayreuth, from June 23-28, 1989. This stunning performance, conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli and staged by Wolfgang Wagner, features an exceptional cast, including Hans Sotin as Hermann, Landgraf von Thüringen, Clemens Bieber as Heinrich der Schreiber, Richard Versalle as Tannhäuser, and Cheryl Studer as Elisabeth.

This 2-DVD set captures the grandeur and depth of Wagner's composition, enhanced by the remarkable set design and costumes by Wolfgang Wagner and Reinhard Heinrich, respectively. The recording, directed for TV by Brian Large, offers an immersive experience with high-quality audio formats including PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1.

Interesting Facts

• Richard Wagner is one of the most influential composers in the history of Western music, known for his complex textures, rich harmonies, and elaborate use of leitmotifs.
• The Bayreuth Festival is an annual event dedicated to the performance of Wagner's works, held in the specially designed Festspielhaus.
• Giuseppe Sinopoli, the conductor, was renowned for his intense and expressive conducting style.
• Wolfgang Wagner, the director and set designer, was the grandson of Richard Wagner and played a pivotal role in maintaining the Bayreuth Festival's traditions.
• Tannhäuser is an opera in three acts, centering on the struggle between sacred and profane love, and redemption through love.
• The Chor der Bayreuther Festspiele and Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele are acclaimed for their exceptional performances of Wagner's works.

Cast

• Hermann, Landgraf von Thüringen: Hans Sotin
• Heinrich der Schreiber: Clemens Bieber
• Tannhäuser: Richard Versalle
• Reinmar von Zweter: Sándor Sólyom-Nagy
• Wolfram von Eschenbach: Wolfgang Brendel
• Elisabeth: Cheryl Studer
• Walther von der Vogelweide: William Pell
• Venus: Ruthild Engert-Ely
• Biterolf: Siegfried Vogel
• Ein junger Hirt: Joy Robinson
• Edelknaben: Joy Robinson, Hannelore Weber, Ulrike Heyse, Lene Farver-Sonne

Publishers

• Unitel GmbH & Co. KG
• EuroArts Music International GmbH

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