Wagner: Die Walküre

Staatskapelle Dresden;
Thielemann, Christian

742907

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Salzburg Easter Festival presents a Re-creation of Die Walküre: of Herbert von Karajans musico-theatrical vision of the 19th century masterwork, with which the legendary Maestro opened the very first Easter Festival in 1967. The top-ranking ensemble of singers performs in the faithfully reconstructed scenery of the original production with impressive video backdrops inspired by the original glass paintings. Christian Thielemann, who has been assistant of Karajan in his beginnings, counts among the worlds foremost Wagner conductors, there is an absolute polish to this performance that is exceptional writes the Financial Times about the conductor and orchestra. The critics are full of praise for this musically ravishing Walküre (Frankfurter Allgmeine) and its excellent ensemble of soloists. As Sieglinde, Anja Harteros is enchanting and elegant, Peter Seiffert amazingly presents a steady and expressive Siegmund, Christa Mayer shows off as irresistible, thoroughbred Fricka and Anja Kampe is celebrated as outstanding Brünnhilde • (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

Blu-ray x 2

Muzyka klasyczna

C Major

02-11-2018

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