Wagner: Opera Scenes

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Norman made this recording of the "Liebestod" in 1987 with Klaus Tennstedt and the London Philharmonic, and it is a sensational one. Tennstedt and the London orchestra give a splendid unfolding of the Tristan Prelude--in its spacious, breathtaking view the account bears a haunting resemblance to the one that opens Furtwängler's 1953 recording of the opera, almost matching it in visionary fervor and the barren, desolate quality of emotion it evokes. Norman comes in for the "Liebestod" and is absolutely radiant. Though not as fired up as with Karajan (also from 1987), she is in wonderful voice, and Tennstedt's subdued treatment of the orchestra allows her to burn through. The sound is superbly atmospheric and well balanced, if a little light in the bass. --Ted Libbey

Wagner: Opera Scenes,Richard Wagner,Klaus Tennstedt,London Philharmonic Orchestra,Jessye Norman,Angel Records,Classical,Classical Music,German/Austrian Romantic Opera,Opera,Opera / Operetta / Oratorio

Average customer rating: Orchestral Trumpet Player's Bible: Essential Recording for Any Trumpet Player Most Excellent Awesome! Excellent for aspiring trumpet players, otherwise...

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Tracks:

1. Trumpet concerto: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 - Trumpet Concerto
2. Petrouchka
3. Pictures at an Exhibition
4. Leonore Nos. 3&2
5. Ein Heldenleben
6. Symphony No.5
7. Scheherazade
8. Don Juan
9. Fetes
10. Piano Concerto In G
11. Piano Cto. No. 1
12. Pines Of Rome
13. Concerto For Orchestra
14. Carmen Prelude
15. Firebird Suite
16. Parsifal Prelude
17. La Mer
18. Symphony No. 2
19. Symphony No. 3 (Post Horn)
20. Capriccio Espagnol
21. American In Paris
22. Magnificat

Customer Reviews:

Orchestral Trumpet Player's Bible:.......2003-05-08

I carry this recording around with me in my case, and listen to it before auditions, concerts, rehearsals, etc. It's simply how the excerpts (along with trumpet playing in general) should sound. Smith's virtuostic playing, coupled with his vast orchestral experience, really teach the parts. All trumpet players, top to bottom, have something to learn from this CD--and while the entire work (with orchestra) and part should be studied (Smith actually recommends this), it is still very useful to hear one of the finest players on earth performing just the trumpet part.

Essential Recording for Any Trumpet Player.......2001-05-24

If any principal orchestral trumpet player has succeeded Adolph Herseth as the "state of the art," the probable consensus among his peers would be Philip Smith of the New York Philharmonic. His virtually flawless technique, gourgeous sound, rarified musicianship and exceptional leadership make him virtually unique in his field, and his more than 20 years with the Philharmonic (plus his early years with the Chicago Symphony) have firmly established him as one of the greats in the history of orchestral brass performance.

Measured simply as a documentation of his skills, this recording would be an extraordinary document - the playing throughout is stupendous. But this is much more than that; Mr. Smith proves to be as articulate (mild "New Yoahk" accent and all) as he is talented, and his performance suggestions are truly helpful, even for those of us without his superhuman abilities. The recorded sound is superb, and overall this is a joy to listen to at every level. I recommend it without reservation for any trumpet player aspiring to a higher level of musicianship and performance - and if you play it at full volume shortly after your warmup, your neighbors will be very impressed.

Most Excellent.......1999-12-13

As a trumpet player, I must say that Phil Smith's comments during each track are immensely beneficial. His thoughts have produced profound understanding in my trumpet playing, and despite the fact that this CD is intended as a grouping of Phil Smith's insights into common Orchestral Excerpts and his following demonstration, I have countless times listened out of pure enjoyment than to gain expert insight. His tone is the most beautiful I have ever heard, and it shows on this CD. I recommend this particularly for any aspiring trumpet student.

Awesome!.......1999-10-25

The previous reviewer of this CD missed the point of the CD. Lets say your working on the Carmern Prelude or Stravinsky Pétrouchka you buy this CD, and learn how Philip Smith (one of the greatest symphonic trumpet players in the world) would interpret and play it. Thats why its entitled Orchestra Trumpet Excerpts.

Excellent for aspiring trumpet players, otherwise..........1999-05-31

This CD would be excellent for aspiring orchestral trumpeters and soloists; although Philip Smith conveys his expertise exceptionally well, this short snips of music on this CD are no substitute for the actual full-orchestra recordings.

Average customer rating: Jacobs was overrated The Great Arnold Jacobs Captured on C.D. arnold jacobs inspiring technician musician artist Arnold Jacobs - Icon of education and performance

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Tracks:

1. Buxtehude: Fanfare - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/William Scarlett/Charles Geyer/Dale Clevenger/Jay Friedman...
2. We Are Enormously Complex
3. Hn Con No.1 in E flat: 1st Movt: Allegro
4. Hn Con No.1 in E flat: 2nd Movt: Andante
5. Hn Con No.1 in E flat: 3rd Movt: Allegro
6. The Musician Plays The Instrument
7. Playing For The Audience
8. Programming The Brain
9. Czardas
10. Carnival Of Venice
11. Con: 1st Movt
12. Etude No.24
13. 'Czardas' With The Metronome
14. This Is An Art Form
15. We Play By Song And Wind
16. Canzon Per Sonare No.2 - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Dale Clevenger/Jay Friedman/Arnold Jacobs
17. Lohengrin: King Heinrich's Call (Exc) - Jay Friedman/Arnold Jacobs
18. Sym Fantastique: Dies Irae
19. Become A Singer In Your Brain
20. There Must Be A Source Of Vibration
21. Breath As A Motor Force
22. Sonatine: 1st Movt: Allegro Vivo - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
23. Sonatine: 2nd Movt: Andante Ma Non Troppo - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
24. Sonatine: 3rd Movt: Allegro Vivo - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
25. Sonatine: 4th Movt: Largo; Allegro - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
26. Keeping Music As An Art Form
27. Breathe To Expand
28. F Tuba Demonstration With Berlioz
29. Romeo And Juliet (Exc) - Chicago SO/Carlo Maria Giulini
30. Con: 2nd Movt (Exc) - Chicago SO/Fritz Reiner
31. Petrouchka (Exc) - Chicago SO/James Levine
32. Sym No.4: 1st Movt (Exc) - Chicago SO/Jean Martinon
33. Sym No.4: 1st Movt (Exc) - Chicago SO/Daniel Barenboim
34. The Key For Communicating In Music
35. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate Of Kiev (Exc) - Chicago SO/Fritz Reiner

Customer Reviews:

Jacobs was overrated.......2005-09-28

Arnold Jacobs was a brilliant man who could have succeeded in practically any profession. He was also a fine musical pedagogue, judging from his verbal insights on this CD with respect to the human body as a musical instrument. Yet, I am amazed that he rose to the rank of tubist in a world-class orchestra such as the Chicago Symphony. Frankly, I found his tone quality uninspiring, although he had fine techinque. I have heard at least half a dozen tubists whose tone is far more pleasing musically. Among the bassmen/women of the world, Jacobs has become a semi-divine entity. I believe that he has been somewhat overrated as a result. I felt that his verbal commentaries were highly educational; I was disappointed by his playing overall.

The Great Arnold Jacobs Captured on C.D........2005-04-02

This is a prolific set of audio that captures the historical sound of Arnold Jacobs' playing and teaching. I bought this C.D. because I wanted to explore the limits and capabilities of a tuba player so that I could see if playing music on the tuba was for me. This C.D. banished any doubt that I had about the ability of a tuba player to achieve at the utmost musical level. I have never meet Mr. Jacobs in real life, but this C.D. made me feel as if I was in a master class or recital hall listening to him myself. I would recommend this C.D. to anyone who loves music. As Arnold Jacbos said " It's not about the tuba, it's about music".

arnold jacobs.......2001-05-16

This cd tries to capture arnold jacobs: a prolific teacher, player and above all a great man. while listening, you'll discover the ideals, the methods and ideas that made arnold jacobs the best tuba player that there'll probably ever be. The more complex issues and artistry of brass playing are explained in simple words and sayings. a great deal of jacobs' lectures is also given, and you can also see the importance of understanding the functioning of other body units that help us trough our playing (the brain). a great disc, highly recommended, not only for tuba players, but for all brass players.

inspiring technician musician artist.......2000-09-01

Cannot agree more,this is a wonderful exposition of Jacobs the teacher,for he had developed working concepts any wind player could adopt.His studio in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago was like a mecca for all wind players coming to Jacobs to resolve some deep-rooted performing problem. As he says( my paraphrasing) " they get tied up in knots,worrying about all the motions of the lip. . .you can't think about all those motions for they are thousands of motions from the brain to engage in performing a brass instrument "

As a brass player myself,(trombone & tuba) I have always sensed we have little repertoire to play of any interest,but Jacobs in a lecture here reveals this problem and one way to solve it, is to consciously search for things to play,like an aria from Puccini,or a particular non-tuba passage,to duplicate it,a piano or violin solo. What this approach implies is then for the brass player to develop skills as a consummate musician/ virtuoso,for you are forever challenged then to expand your repertoire endlessly,as much as the instrument or your technique will allow. I now find myself playing Chopin Preludes(Eb-minor,B-minor melodies only) on the trombone,and contrabass orchestral excerpts or trumpet etudes on the tuba,and Jacobs encourages tuba players to learn to read treble clef to be able to read any melody.

There are wonderful examples here from all genres in music from solo etudes in his studio to Berlioz and Wagner excerpts, solo and within the context of the orchestra. It all reveals the seemless consistent sound Jacobs was able to summon from his York tuba. Every attach was uniform,every tone even and pure,at least that is what he heard in his ear. That's another Jacobs credo,you have to have the sound in your head,what do you want your listener to hear. You command that.

The Bozza Sonatine(brass quintet) is also a wonderful performance of great brass music,great use of colours and entrances,breaking down the quintet into smaller duets and trios.This all with Chicago Symphony players makes it all the more interesting,a vintage performance from 1966.I recall those days where solo brass was considered an oddity,and unaccompanied solos even more so.

Jacob's sound should remain in your mind's hearing to duplicate it. Eugene Pokorny (Jacob's Chicago Symphony successor) also provides insightful interesting notes here.

Arnold Jacobs - Icon of education and performance.......2000-08-23

Amazing! For the students who studied directly with Arnold Jacobs, "Protrait of an Artist" will take you back to his studio, sitting right next to him. This excellent collection of lectures (lessons) and demonstrations are a fantastic embodiment of Arnold Jacobs' concepts and teachings. It is certainly a must for any music performer or educator. From the samples of CSO performances at the end of this CD to the practice tapes, the music on this CD is truely inspirational.

Average customer rating: A captivating stage performer doesn't register as dramatically on disc Goerne Excellent in Familiar and Unusual Repertory

Matthias Goerne - Arias Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Richard Wagner , Robert Schumann , Engelbert Humperdinck , Richard Strauss , Erich Wolfgang Korngold , Alban Berg , Matthias Görne , Dorothea Röschmann , Manfred Honeck , and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berg | Berg, Alban | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Humperdinck, Engelbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Schumann Lieder Matthias Goerne - Bach Cantatas / Albrecht Mayer · Camerata Academia Salzburg · Sir Roger Norrington Matthias Goerne · Vladimir Ashkenazy ~ Schumann - Dichterliebe · Liederkreis op. 24 Matthias Goerne ~ Schubert Lieder - Goethe - ASIN: B000055X2Q Release Date: 2000-12-12

Tracks:

1. Die Zauberflote: Der Vogelfanger bin ich ja
2. Die Zauberflote: Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen
3. Die Zauberflote: Ein Madchen oder Weibchen
4. Le nozze di Figaro: Hai gia vinta la causa !
5. Le nozze di Figaro: Crudel ! perche finora
6. Don Giovanni: Deh, vieni alla finestra
7. Tannhauser: Blick ich umher in diesem edlen Kreise
8. Tannhauser: Wie Todesahnung...O du mein holder Abendstern
9. Szenen aus Goethes Faust: Ein Sumpf zieht am Gebirge hin
10. Konigskinder: Verdorben! Gestorben!... Ihr Kindlein, sie sind gefunden
11. Ariadne auf Naxos: Harlekinlied
12. Die tote Stadt: Mein Sehnen, mein Wahnen
13. Wozzeck: Wir arme Leut!
14. Wozzeck: Dort links geht's in die Stadt...Du sollst da bleiben, Marie

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Possessor of one of today's most beautiful baritone voices, Matthias Goerne has been associated, on stage and disc, more with lieder than with opera. Listeners who were spellbound by the emotional impact of his performances of Schubert's great song cycles were amazed at the comic perfection of his Papageno in his Metropolitan Opera debut. This recording, on which he creates and impersonates nine vastly different characters from operas spanning three centuries, is an even bigger surprise. Using--but never abusing--an extraordinary range of vocal and expressive color and inflection, he captures Papageno's humor, Count Almaviva's malicious cunning, Don Giovanni's seductiveness, Wolfram von Eschenbach's inward, chaste devoutness, and Wozzek's yearning desperation and madness, with equally total involvement and conviction. Along the way there are also rarities: the Minstrel's heartbreaking lament from Humperdinck's Die Königskinder--unjustly neglected if the rest of the opera is indeed as beautiful as this aria--Harlekin's ironic ditty from Strauss's Ariadne; the Pierrot's sensuous dream-song from Korngold's Die tote Stadt; and the final, heroically dramatic section of Schumann's Scenes from Faust. Soprano Dorothea Röschmann, his partner in four duets, also takes on several greatly varied roles with admirable flexibility. A children's chorus and a women's chorus participate in one aria to lovely effect, and the orchestra is excellent. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

A captivating stage performer doesn't register as dramatically on disc.......2005-09-24

Georne's picture on the cover of this CD implies an edgy, even angst-ridden interpreter, but the singing one finds inside is good average baritone work. I hear no musical revelations here, and although Goern'es voice is instantly recognizable, his characterization is rather faceless. If you think Hermann Prey or Theo Adam is a great baritone, I guess you'll think Goerne is one, too. Compared to a similar baritone recital on Sony with Bo Skovhus, I'd give the edge to Skovhus. Thomas Hampson, Thomas Quasthoff, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky have nothing to fear; maybe even Nathan Gunn has nothing to fear. All in all, I expected more from a singer who reputation is flying high.

Goerne Excellent in Familiar and Unusual Repertory.......2003-10-10

Many baritones record Papegano's first aria ("Die Vogelfanger bin ich, ja"), Don Giovanni's serenade, and Wolfram's Evening Star Song. But when was the last time you saw Count Almaviva's aria ("Vedro, mentr'io sospiro") from LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Wolfram's "Blick, ich umher," or the murder scene from WOZZECK excerpted on a recital disc? Matthias Goerne's "Arias" CD includes all of these items and more, all sung with beauty, feeling, and musicality by one of the most intelligent and charismatic male singers of today. Goerne is joined in three duets ("Bei Mannern" from DIE ZAUBERFLOTE, "Crudel, perche finora" from FIGARO, and the WOZZECK scene) by soprano Dorothea Roschmann, whose sound isn't quite to my taste (it's a bit lacking in warmth) but who is as musical and as sensitive as her partner. The conductor, Manfred Honeck, is also an ideal match both for Goerne and for the music. Matthias Goerne's "Arias" is an indispensable disc for admirers of German music, the baritone voice, or Goerne himself -- or for those who would just like to hear an interestingly programmed aria recital.

Average customer rating: BEWARE: cut to fit on a single disc

Wagner: Die Walküre (Act 1; Act 2, Scenes 3 & 5) Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3 Strauss: Four Last Songs/12 Orchestral Songs Wagner: Die Walküre Furtwangler Conducts Brahms - Complete Symphonies, etc / North German RSO, Berlin PO Wagner: Götterdämmerung ASIN: B000EF5MJA Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. Wes Herd Dies Ach Sei
3. Einen Unseligen Labtest Du
4. Mud' Am Herd Fand Ich Den Mann
5. Friedmund Darf Ich Nichet Heiben
6. Die So Leidig Los Dir Beschied
7. Ich Weib Ein Wildes Geschlecht
8. Ein Schwert Verhieb Mir Der Vater
9. Schalfst Du, Gast?
10. Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond
11. Du Bist Der Lenz
12. O Subeste Wonne!
13. Siegmund Heib'ich
14. Raste Nun Heir, Gonne Dir Ruh!
15. Hinweg! Flieh Die Entweihte!
16. Zauberfest Bezahmt Ein Schlaf
17. Wehwalt! Wehwalt!

Customer Reviews:

BEWARE: cut to fit on a single disc.......2006-04-07

The 5 stars are for the performance.

Before buying this release you should note the following:

Although it states on the front cover "The complete recordings made in Vienna in June 1935" the following notice appears on the last page of the booklet:

"...to accomodate all these famous recordings on one CD, it was necessary to make two cuts in the orchestral music that precedes and follows the third scene of Act 2. The interlude between scenes 2 and 3 has been cut by 1'19", and Scene 3 starts at the moment in the score when Siegmund and Sieglinde, fleeing from Hunding, appear on the mountain-top, where Siegmund urges his sister to rest. The scene ends at the point where Sieglinde, terrified by thoughts of what Hunding's hounds might do to Siegmund, faints into the arms of her brother and sinks unconscious into his lap. Part of the postlude to this scene(47") and the whole of the prelude to Scene 4 (2'07") have been cut."

It's really quite dishonest of EMI to state on the front cover that this is the complete recording when, clearly, it is not. Had I known it was abridged I would not have purchased it. there are other versions in circulation. Being a huge fan of Bruno Walter and of Wagner's Ring I have long wanted to add this recording to my collection. Now that I have finally done so I find my enjoyment of it considerably dampened by the feeling that I was duped.

UPDATE:
I went to the EMI website and sent them a message about this. Within an hour I received the following e-mail in reply:

"Dear Mr._______

I have passed your comments on to those who look after this series and they agree that the description is inaccurate. There was a late change and this wasn't reflected in the packaging for which we apologize - this will be corrected in the future.

Regards

Ray"

Average customer rating: The Opera ain't over...... A Wonderful Wagner and Strauss Recital Absolutely Smitten! Divine Deborah RECOMMENDED FOR WAGNER OR STRAUSS BEGINNERS

Obsessions (Wagner & Strauss: Arias and Scenes) Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Plácido Domingo & Deborah Voigt - Wagner Love Duets ~ Tristan und Isolde, Siegfried All My Heart: Deborah Voigt Sings American Songs Italian Opera Arias HOMAGE: The Age of the Diva Cecilia Bartoli ~ Opera Proibita (Handel · Scarlatti · Caldara) / Les Musiciens du Louvre · Minkowski ASIN: B0001O3YGM Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Wagner: Tannhauser - "Dich, teure Halle" (Elisabeth's Aria from Act 2, Scene 1)
2. Wagner: Die Walkure - "Du bist der Lenz" (Sieglinde's scene from Act 1, Scene 3)
3. Wagner: Die Walkure - "Der Manner Sippe" (Sieglinde's scene from Act 1, Scene 3)
4. Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - "Weh', ach wehe dies zu dulden" (Isolde's Curse and Narration from Act 1, Scene 3) with Natascha Petrinsky
5. Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - "Mild und leise" (Isolde's Liebestod from Act 3, Scene 3)
6. R. Strauss: Elektra - "Ich kann nicht sitzen" (Chrysothemis's scene) with Natascha Petrinsky
7. R. Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos - "Es gibt ein Reich" (Ariadne's scene)
8. R. Strauss: Die Frau ohne Schatten - "Ist mein liebster dahin" (Kaiserin's opening scene, Act 1)
9. R. Strauss: Die Frau ohne Schatten - "Wehe mein Mann" (Kaiserin's opening scene, Act 2)
10. R. Strauss: Salome - "Es ist kein Laut zu vernehmen" (Salome's final scene)

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Here the beautiful-voiced Deborah Voigt tackles music her sound is made for: big, powerful moments from works of Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner. All 10 selections are handsomely sung, with gleaming, even tone, and some are true standouts. Elisabeth's Greeting from Tannhaeuser is sort of matter-of-fact, but both of Sieglinde's solos from Walküre are filled with urgency and depth and seem to be happening in real time. Ariadne's monolog is suitably ethereal and fantastic (in the true sense of the word) and the "chunks" from Die Frau ohne Schatten and Chrysothemis's monolog from Elektra, though weird out of context, are vocal showpieces. Her Isolde is nuanced and potent, if without the ultimate rage in the Narrative and Curse or the heavenly transfiguration of the Liebestod, and the final scene of Salome, ravishingly sung, does not quite probe this character's berserk Freudian issues. But she's a remarkable singer and this CD is sure to delight; one can bathe in her warm, rich sound. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

The Opera ain't over.............2007-06-18

This review is kind of dated; since this album was released, the fat lady had lost a bunch of weight. Miss Voigt got some unfortunate publicity a couple of years ago when Covent Garden paid off her contract, and fired her due to her excess poundage. I don't question their right to do that, but I do question the sanity of anyone who fires the greatest Wagnerian of our day. That event triggered her big weight loss, and she's back at Covent Garden. What do audiences want? Every High School has plenty of girls who look great in skimpy costumes, but, can they sing this music? Please...great Wagner singers are MUCH rarer than great heart surgeons. Flagstad wasn't anything to look at, and Schumann-Heink was massive, BUT, they could do justice to Wagner. Helen Traubel? There are exceptions to everything.

This is a truly wonderful album...Wagner and Strauss did not write for weaklings. Miss Voigt makes Sieglinde and Isolde come alive; her voice is both massive and beautiful. What we have here is 68 minutes of the finest singing of really tough music available in our day. The "Tristan und Isolde" excerpts are alone worth the price, but the whole recording is a joy.

A Wonderful Wagner and Strauss Recital.......2007-04-04

When I first heard this CD, I didn't think much of Deborah Voigt since I had heard her during her earlier days singing Mathilde in Rossini's Gugliemo Tell with the conductor Evelino Pido. Her timbre at that time was so creamy and rich and beautiful, and as I heard her over the years, I noticed that the qualities that made her such a promising singer in that Tell were not present in this recording. I also heard her do some Verdi roles in the Met, parts that were obviously not suited to her cooler, Germanic sound. A few days ago, after listening to a broadcast of her spectacular Salome from Chicago last fall and her recent Agyptische Helena from the Met, I have to say that I have never been more amazed by this soprano.

Of course, Voigt is no Nilsson, but who else was? I don't think Inge Borkh, Gwyneth Jones, Ursula Schröder-Feinen, Leonie Rysanek, or Hildegard Behrens ever equalled the great Swede in terms of power and focus, and neither will Voigt. But what Voigt has that Nilsson does not is a warmth and a grain to her voice, making Voigt's portrayals of her heroines sound more human than godlike compared to the stentorian Brünnhilde. Voigt's Sieglinde, Ariadne, Elisabeth, Isolde, Salome, Kaiserin, and Chrysothemis are all magnificent characterizations with a human, womanly touch to them. This recital allows the listener to hear showpieces that reflect her talent as a German dramatic soprano, and the listener is immediately drawn by the care to which Voigt lavishes on these selections. Dich Teure Halle is sung with the bright, happy, pure sound one associates with Elisabeth, and if it not a personalized portrayal of the heroine, it certainly is a perfectly sung one. Of the two selections from Die Walküre, Der Männer Sippe is sung with urgent drive, showing us once again that Deborah is the best Sieglinde of our day. She sings Du Bist der Lenz with rapture and beauty, and one would have hoped that she could have partnered Ben Heppner or Domingo to finish the remainder of Act I in this CD. The selections from Tristan are sung with vocal opulence that reminds us how Voigt is quickly becoming one of the best Isoldes today. The Narration from Act I is sung like a powerhouse of rage and sarcasm, and the Liebestod is perfectly sung, albeit lacking that sense of apotheosis that characterized Nilsson and Flagstad in their singing of the part. Although these excerpts were Voigt's starting forays into Isolde, she already shows security and intelligence in this cornerstone of the dramatic soprano repertoire.

The next half of the recital shows Voigt's talents in the Straussian roles where her voice is put to its best use. Unlike the Wagner selections, these Straussian excerpts don't seem to lend as well to cutting, but they nonetheless give the listener an idea of Voigt's mastery of the Straussian idiom. Her large, creamy, grainy voice is ideal for Chrysothemis, and I have never heard Ariadne sung better in these recent years. Voigt is easily the equal of Rysanek as the empress, the steely sheen of her voice perfect for the luminscent character of the Kaiserin. She closes the recital with the final scene from Salome, a selection that shows Voigt's exploration of another dramatic role that she assumed to great acclaim last fall in Chicago. All in all, a great recital, and one would only hope that she had been partnered by a more sensitive conductor like Christian Thielemann.

Absolutely Smitten!.......2005-12-30

Generally, I dislike the "new crop" of singers. It's rare, if ever, that I find a singer that can rival the singers of the Golden era. On this album, however, Deborah Voigt does exactly that. This album is a perfect showpiece for how absolutely SOLID the voice is from absolute tip-top to the very depths of her chest voice. In the rarely performed excerpts from Die Frau Ohne Schatten, Voigt tackles the extremely high tessitura effortlessly, pouring forth walls of sound. The rest of the album, from Es Gibt Ein Reich to Du bist der Lenz, follows in the same vein. The tone is always golden, gorgeous, and shining. The top has just enough metal in it to ride the orchestra, but not overly much.

The listener certainly gets the distinct impression that Madame Voigt could sing like this for an eternity, and heaven knows I wanted her to! She wields her voice like a spear; shining and golden. There is a homogenous quality to the voice that is unrivalled by most of her contemporaries. Deborah Voigt sings like a force of nature; I got the impression that she could even overpower the orchestra, if she so chose. That type of singing, uneffected and gorgeous, is certainly exciting no matter what the case.

Not since Birgit Nilsson have I heard such a huge, solid instrument. Certainly Nilsson has some advantages over Voigt; namely experience. If Voigt keeps heading in the inimitable direction she is making for herself, she is destined to be one of the very greatest sopranos of this century.

Brava Madame Voigt!

Divine Deborah.......2005-12-24

Deborah Voigt is perhaps today's newes Eileen Farrell. Like Farrell, she's unabashedly American, doesn't care for the spotlight or the "diva" lifestyle and has a voice that is beautiful, huge, steely and dramatically satisfying. Debora Voight is, sadly, underrated, like Farrell was in her own time (the 60's and 70's). It is possible that Renee Fleming albums sell more than Voigt albums. But I really think she is a dynamic singer and this album is her best showcase. With a voice that is stronger and more dramatic than the light-toned Fleming, Voigt excells in such roles as Aida, Ariadne, Brunhilde, Tosca and other heavy lyric roles. She is a masterful singer of the Strauss and Wagner repertoire. Especially noteworthy is her renditions of Elisabeth's "Hall Aria" from Tannhauser. This aria has not been recorded in quite a long while and Voight joins such great Wagnerian divas as Kirsten Flagstad and Birgit Nilsson as possibly the greatest Wagnerian sopranos. Her Brunhilde from Die Walkure is a revelation, especially how she sings "Du Bist der Lenz" and "Der Manner Sippe". Such beauty and power! The same beautiful and fearsome power is given to Isolde's Invective "Curse" Aria "We Ach Wehe". In contrast, she softens her voice to the beautiful strains of the Liebestod, full of passion and romantic euphoria. Her Elektra is phenomenal, and here we are treated to Chrysothemis' Scene. It was the opera Ariadne of Naxos at London's Covent Garden where Voigt was slighted because "she was too fat" for the costumes that the art director had in mind. Well, BS! Voigt has a great voice and makes a fine Ariadne, surpassing even Jessye Norman in modern recording. And her Salome is to die for. The Final Scene, in which Salome rhaposidizes her necrophilic feelings for John the Baptist, is terrifying in its power. No doubt she is the best American soprano of our time.

RECOMMENDED FOR WAGNER OR STRAUSS BEGINNERS.......2004-12-14

One word: Awesome! this is a must have. The selection of arias is great, specially Walkure, Tannhauser (Dich teure halle!!) and the Liebestod of Isolde. The final scene of Salome is the highlight of this cd. TNo wonder is one of the best classical cds of the year. 5 stars! Recommended!!

Average customer rating: DOOMSDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC ! Spectacluar!!! Love classical this is very very good

The Y2K Album: A Doomsday Collection For The Coming Crash Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Orff | Orff, Carl | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Massive Classics ASIN: B00000JWNB Release Date: 1999-08-10

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1. Thus Spake Zarathustra: Sunrise - Y2K ALBUM
2. Carmina Burana: O Fortuna - Orff
3. The Planets: Mars, The Bringer Of War - Holst
4. The Firebird Suite: Infernal Dance Of King Katschei - Stravinsky
5. The Valkyries: The Ride Of The Valkyries - Wagner
6. Requiem: Dies irae/Tuba mirum (part 1 of 2) - Y2K ALBUM
7. Requiem: Dies irae/Tuba mirum (part 2 of 2) - Y2K ALBUM
8. A Night On The Bare Mountain - Mussorgsky
9. Symphonie Fantastique: Dream Of The Witches' Sabbath - Berlioz
10. The Rite of Spring (From Part I - Adoration of the Earth): Ritual Of The Rival Tribes - Procession Of The Sage - The Sage -- Dance Of The Earth (Part 1 Of 3) - Y2K ALBUM
11. The Rite of Spring (From Part I - Adoration of the Earth): Ritual Of The Rival Tribes - Procession Of The Sage - The Sage -- Dance Of The Earth (Part 2 Of 3) - Y2K ALBUM
12. The Rite of Spring (From Part I - Adoration of the Earth): Ritual Of The Rival Tribes - Procession Of The Sage - The Sage -- Dance Of The Earth (Part 3 Of 3) - Y2K ALBUM
13. Alexander Nevsky: The Battle On The Ice - Prokofiev
14. Star Wars Suite: The Battle - Y2K ALBUM
15. The Twilight Of The Gods: The Immolation Of The Gods - Wagner

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DOOMSDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC !.......2005-06-18

Doomsday Classics! The title and concept for this novelty album may be dated, but the music is timeless! "HEAVY" classical music to be played LOUDLY! The arrangements and sound quality on this CD are EXCELLENT! One of my favorite compilation albums of classical music. For the price, don't let this one pass you by.

Spectacluar!!!.......2002-01-04

This is by far one of my favorite cds. I purchased it originally as a joke, but I have come to love it and play it very loudly when I'm in a bad mood. Spectacularly, it always helps cheer me up, or give me encouragement. Plus this is just some quality music, some of which any person who's heard classical music will recognize. :) Unfortunately, I somehow broke my copy, and now must buy a new one...it's such a relief that Amazon still carries it. :)

Love classical this is very very good.......1999-10-14

Have looked for good classical recordings in every possible location from "record clubs" to "music outlets" and this is the best as represented I've found. Would like to know more about artist,composers,and availability of all.

Average customer rating: It's not just music!

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1. Symphony No.9
2. Cantata No.1
3. St. Matthews Passion #60
4. St. Matthews Passion #65
5. Rob Roy Overture
6. Roman Carnival Overture
7. Symphonie Fantastique
8. La Mer
9. Nocturnes
10. Three Cornered Hat
11. Concerto In G
12. Ma Mere L'Oye
13. Rhapsodie Espagnol
14. Pines Of Rome
15. Concerto De Aranjuez
16. William Tell Overture
17. Symphony No.8
18. Don Quixote
19. Ein Heldenleben
20. Le Sacre Du Printemps
21. Un Ballo In Maschera
22. Tristan Und Isolde

Customer Reviews:

It's not just music!.......2006-11-28

I was sorely disappointed...the entire CD is littered with commentary about the music by the English horn player. While the information she provides is potentially interesting to some listeners, I was wanting a music selection of dedicated English horn music. I found the (lengthy) verbal excerpts distracting and irritating to the point that I never listened to the CD again after it's initial run.

The music is great, though, when it's actually playing, despite the fact that you don't get the entire piece...

Average customer rating: Like A Fine Wine: Domingo Sings Wagner Generally excellent (but Dessay WOEFUL) to the point - BUY IT Wonderful Domingo A Wagnerian Feast!

Placido Domingo: Scenes from Wagner's "Ring" Natalie Dessay , and David Cangelosi Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Domingo, Placido | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Wagner, Richard | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Plácido Domingo & Deborah Voigt - Wagner Love Duets ~ Tristan und Isolde, Siegfried Wagner: Tristan und Isolde [Includes Bonus DVD] An Introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen Tannhäuser / Domingo, Studer, Baltsa, Salminen, A. Schmidt; Sinopoli Wagner: Die Walküre ASIN: B00005YTLI Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. "Nothung! Nothung" (Siegfried, Act I)
2. "Was am besten er kann" (Siegfried, Act I)
3. Forest Murmurs (Siegfried, Act II)
4. "In der Hohle hier lieg' auf dem Hort!" (Siegfried, Act II)
5. "Nun sing! Ich lausche dem Gesang" (Siegfried, Act II)
6. Dawn (Grderung)
7. "Zu neuen Taten, teurer Held" (Grderung)
8. Siegfried's Rhine Journey (Grderung)
9. "Brunnhilde, heilige Braut!" (Grderung, Act III)
10. Siegfried's Funeral March (Grderung, Act III)

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Placido Domingo is a phenomenon. He has preserved not only the beauty, flexibility, and flawless production of his voice over a career spanning four decades, but also his eagerness for new adventures and challenges. To several Wagnerian roles he performed recently, he has now added Siegfried, at least on record (having first tried out the role on his successful Wagner Love Duets). This disc proves that his vocal power is undiminished, while his ability to create and project character keeps gaining depth and conviction. That said, it cannot be denied that he is not a true "Heldentenor," vocally or temperamentally. Thus, one misses the unbridled boyish glee in the sword-forging scene, despite the ringing high A's.

However, his response to the Forest Bird is exuberant, his duet with Brünnhilde ardent and ecstatic. The lyrical, introspective passages--like his musings about his mother and his dying farewell--are most moving and persuasive. He is splendidly supported by Violeta Urmana, a dark-voiced, passionate Brünnhilde; Natalie Dessay, whose Forest Bird laughs merrily; and David Cangelosi, who makes Mime's devious villainy a bit too obvious. Since in Wagner the orchestra is almost as important as the singers, the disc includes several instrumental sections, and the playing is wonderful, though almost inaudible in the very soft passages. The wind soloists are grand, the forest murmurs, the Rhine swells and glitters, and the Funeral March is majestic. Since there are no set pieces in these through-composed operas, a feeling of disjointedness is inevitable, and the transitions between scenes do not really work. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Like A Fine Wine: Domingo Sings Wagner.......2005-11-09

Even the biggest fan of Placido Domingo in the late 60's, 70's and 80's would have never imagined at that time that Placido Domingo was capable of singing Wagner's Siegfried, or anything by Wagner in general. It is now fall 2005 and by now the vocally gifted, incredibly versatile tenor has sung such diverse roles as Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin and Queen of Spades in Russian, Gounod's Romeo in French, Spanish-sung roles in Zarzuelas of his native homeland, contemporary Spanish romantic songs, Mozart's classical opera seria Idomeneo, Broadway's own Man of La Mancha, and of coure all the juicy tenor roles of the Italian repertoire-Pinkerton, Cavaradossi, Rodolfo, Pagliacci, Alfredo, Radames, Pellione, Edgardo, Otello, Andrea Chenier, Don Carlos and many others. To top off an illustrious and long career, he has sung Wagner heroes. Tannhauser, Lohengrin and the Flying Dutchman he has sung on recording and stage, and Parsifal as well. This year EMI has relesed Domingo's Tristan from Tristan and Isolde. As Tristan he sings gloriously. Siegfried presents no difficulty for him. I don't care for spiteful critics' constant criticism that he has no business sinigng Wagner and adding it to his fach or that he is not real heldentenor. Says who ? Just because most audiences are used to hearing an armored tenor singing fortissimi and using the "Bayreuth bite" invented by Cosima Wagner ? Just because most people associate Wagner heroes with such tenors as Wolfgang Windgassen or Jon Vickers ? Wagner admired and even imitated Italian bel canto styles and specified that some parts of his arias should be sung smoothly, beautifully, with a purity of line and not with excessive melodramatic ardor. Domingo's voice is big enough to essay the role of Siegfried. It is tinged with a sort of grand melancholy and rich with lyric beauty. I have never heard the German language sung more beautifully by a tenor. The magic of a Wagnerian love duet is expressively demonstrated in the scenes with the Brunhilde of Violeta Urmana, who sings both mezzo and soprano roles. Not even Birgit Nilsson and Wolfgang Windgassen sounded as beautiful. They make the lovers sympathetic and makes their tragic demise even grander. Papano does wonders with the score, approaching the music with calculated risk. There is no reason why you should dismiss this recording. This is Domingo's Siegfried and Wagner's vision come to beautiful fruition. Domingo, past 60 proves to the world that his is a voice that, like fine wine, only gets better with age.

Generally excellent (but Dessay WOEFUL).......2004-12-04

Yet another example of Domingo's ability to sing a wide range of opera. Gets a fairly good Heldentenor quality, despite his
very non-Germanic accent. Pity that Domingo probably will never do a full Goetterdaemmerung, but who knows? :-)

Good sound so very good in general.

But except that Natalie Dessay as Woodbird is WOEFUL. Mile-wide vibrato screeching on high notes. A good coloratura singer otherwise, but if only she could sing properly here!

to the point - BUY IT.......2004-07-20

There are good, great, excellent and superb recordings of Wagner with a vast array of wonderful artists spanning many years.
Then, there is this recording, which is exceptional by every possible measure.

If you HATE Wagner, buy this CD - If you ADORE Wagner, buy this CD - this is what a Wagnerian tenor should be, supported by a magnificent orchestra in passionate performances that, for lack of a better word, "soar".

Wagner boring??? Not here!
A complete jewel, do not hesitate one second!
Have you put it in your shopping cart yet??
You aren't listening!
BUY IT!

Wonderful Domingo.......2003-09-11

This is a terrific set of excerpts witt Domingo's golden tone. but the Brunnhilde here is weak compared to the great Brunnhildes. I also very very highly recommend the recent set of 3 CD excerpts by Astrid Varnay released by Deutsche Grammophon. Although it is supposed to be Astrid Varnay's CD, it features Wolfgang Windgassen in his absolute prime!! The exceprts include Walkure: Brunnhilde-Siegmund Death announcement scene, Siegfried: complete final scene between Brunnhilde-Siegfried and Gotterdammerung: opening love duet & Immolation Scene and Tristan & Isolde: Act 1 Isolde's Curse, Act 2 Love Duet and Liebestod. In the 3 CD set costing only 3 dollas more than this 1 CD set, you get Windgassen at the START of his career when his voice was absolutely unspoilt by the wear and tear of constantly singing the heaviest Wagnerian tenor roles. Yes, Windgassen is in glorious form in the 3 CD set MUCH fresher than he was to become in the Solti ring, Bohm ring or Bohm Tristan and Isolde. Added to that you have the glorious Brunnhilde and Isolde of Astrid Varnay in her absolute prime!! Again, this is before her voice became spoilt by the constant singing of heavy Wagnerian roles. All for 3 dollars (and 2 CDs more) more than this set which is only 1 CD. So while you enjoy this set, don't forget the other set which I think is even better.

A Wagnerian Feast!.......2003-08-30

What is left to be said after listening to this magic recording? Once again Placido Domingo proves that he is up to any challenge in the operatic repertoire. Though he has performed Wagner roles before the public on the concert stage, usually as part of an orchestral evening, he here approaches the Ring Siegfried as if to the role born. Hearing his musically focused, golden-hued voice traverse all of the terrifying hurdles inherent in this impossible tenor role leaves the listener aghast that Domingo is now in his 60's! He soars (in the sword forging scene) with ease and yet also communicates the tenderness and vulnerability of Siegfried with equal finesse, as in the heart-rending "Brunnhilde, helige Braut". But all of that aside, listening to this recording is a full experience also because of the wondrous conducting of Antonio Pappano, the earthy Brunnhilde of Violeta Urmana, the soaring Forest Bird of Natalie Dessay, and the smarmy comedy of David Cangelosi's Mime. The solo portions of Domingo's Siegfried are matched by his union in his duets with Brunnhilde and Mime. Then we have the majesty of the orchestra (the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden) in a generous sampling of the Forest Murmurs, the Gotterdammerung 'Daybreak', the 'Rhine Journey', and finally the 'Funeral March'. Antonio Pappano continues to astonish with his conducting, his musicality. Opulent and dramatic and an intensely beautiful experience.

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Average customer rating: A so-so performance of Wagner -- You can do better The Lord Of All Clasical The Best of the Best!!

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Tracks:

1. Das Rheingold: Entry Of The Gods Into Valhalla
2. Die Walkuere: The Ride Of The Valkyries
3. Die Walkuere: Magic Fire Music
4. Siegfried: Forging Scene
5. Siegfried: Forest Murmurs
6. Goetterdaemmerung: Siegfried's Funeral March
7. Goetterdaemmerung: Immolation Scene

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A so-so performance of Wagner -- You can do better.......2001-05-20

This CD was a disappointment, maybe because the recording technology is rather dated and the excitement and presence of the music does not come through. Birgit Nilsson is, of course, spectacular.

A better selection can be found in the Panorama edition of "der ring des nibelungen" with von Karajan conducting. Karajan's interpretation is great, and Janowitz is the best Sieglinde ever recorded. Tracks 14 - 16 of the 2 CD Panorama set will take your breath away.

The Lord Of All Clasical.......2000-10-12

This CD is by far the BEST!! It is the sole reason that I got turned on to Opera. All the songs are great; they have various moods. But the song I like the best is track #2, Ride of the Valkyries. I have, on several occansions, held mock wars with little army men figures while listening to this song.

The Best of the Best!!.......2000-10-09

When I first bought this recording more than 10 years ago under an earlier release, I did not like opera. I had briefly heard excerpts from Solti's orchestral version of the CD and was amazed at the power of the music. I thought I was buying that orchestral version when I bought this recording. I am glad I made that mistake. Solti was not able to re-create the same energy in his orchestral version, which was recorded many years after this CD. Though at first I did not like the singing, it eventually grew on me, and now this CD is one of my favorites of all genres of music. The first track, "Entry of the gods into Valhalla," mesmerizes and shocks as the growing loudness and excitement in the orchestra culminates in a VERY loud anvil strike. I had never heard anything like this before in classical music. I have listened to many other recordings of that section since and nothing has equaled it in effect. It is hard to imagine that the recordings on this disc were made 40 years ago. Though you can hear some of the source-tape hiss on the recording, it's presence is minimized by the wide dynamic range of the performance. Furthermore, the singing is top-rate. Birgit Nilsson's performance during the "Immolation Scene" is nothing less than stellar. It seems effortless for her to produce the power and range to soar above the massive orchestra underneath. If there is any CD to introduce someone to the power and drama of Wagner and opera, this is it!

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