Wagner In Bayreuth

Wagner In Bayreuth

On this CD:

  1. Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman), opera, WWV 63 Overture
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    with Annelies Kupper
    Conducted by Woldemar Nelsson

  2. Tannhäuser, opera, WWV 70 Dich teure Halle grüß ich wieder
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Wolfgang Sawallisch

  3. Lohengrin, opera, WWV 75 In fernem Land
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Peter Schneider

  4. Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold), opera, WWV 86a Schwüles Gedünst
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Pierre Boulez

  5. Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), opera, WWV 86b Loge, hör!
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Pierre Boulez

  6. Siegfried, opera, WWV 86c Heiß ward mir von der harten Last!
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Pierre Boulez

  7. Die Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), opera, WWV 86d Brünnhilde, heilige Braut!
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Pierre Boulez

  8. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90 Mild und leise
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Karl Bohm

  9. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, opera, WWV 96 Wahn! Wahn! Überall Wahn!
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by Silvio Varviso

  10. Parsifal, opera, WWV 111 Nur eine Waffe taugt
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    Performed by Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
    Conducted by James Levine

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Gabriel Fauré: The Complete Music for Piano
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Penguin Rosette Award Winner
 Gabriel Fauré: The Complete Music for Piano

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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  1. Fauré: Piano Quintets
  2. Complete Works for Solo Piano
  3. Fauré: Violin Sonatas
  4. Gabriel Faure: Piano Quartets No.1 & 2
  5. Faure, Debussy & Ravel Piano Trios (Stereo Hybrid SACD)

ASIN: B000002ZYQ
Release Date: 1995-06-06

Tracks:

  1. Impromptus: Impromptu No. 1 In E Flat Major, Op. 25 (1881)
  2. Impromptus: Impromptu No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 31 (1883)
  3. Impromptus: Impromptu No. 3 In A Flat Major, Op. 34 (1883)
  4. Impromptus: Impromptu No. 4 In D Flat Major, Op. 91 (1906)
  5. Impromptus: Impromptu No. 5 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 102 (1909)
  6. Impromptu: Impromptu No. 6 In D Flat Major, Op. 86 bis (1904)
  7. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Th
  8. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation I (L'istesso tempo)
  9. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation II (Piso)
  10. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation III (Un poco piso)
  11. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation IV (L'istesso tempo)
  12. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation V (Un poco piso)
  13. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation VI (Molto adagio)
  14. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation VII (Allegro moderato)
  15. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation VIII (Andante molto moderato)
  16. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation IX (Quasi adagio)
  17. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation X (Allegro vivo)
  18. Th et Variations, Op. 73 (1895): Variation XI (Andante molto, moderato espressivo)
  19. Trois Romances sans paroles Op. 17 (c1863): No. 1, Andante quasi allegretto
  20. Trois Romances sans paroles Op. 17 (c1863): No. 2, Allegro molto
  21. Trois Romances sans paroles Op. 17 (c1863): No. 3, Andante moderato
  22. Valse-caprices: No. 1 In A Major, Op. 30 (1882)
  23. Valse-caprices: No. 2 In D Flat Major, Op. 38 (1884)
  24. Valse-caprices: No. 3 In G Flat Major, Op. 59 (1887-1893)
  25. Valse-caprices: No. 4 In A Flat Major, Op. 62 (1893-4)

Tracks:

  1. Barcarolle No. 1 In A Minor, Op. 26 (1880)
  2. Barcarolle No. 2 In G Major, Op. 41 (1885)
  3. Barcarolle No. 3 In G Flat Major, Op. 42 (1885)
  4. Barcarolle No. 4 In A Flat Major, Op. 44 (1886)
  5. Barcarolle No. 5 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 66 (1894)
  6. Barcarolle No. 6 In E Flat Major, Op. 70 (1896)
  7. Barcarolle No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 90 (1905)
  8. Barcarolle No. 8 In D Flat Major, Op. 96 (1906)
  9. Barcarolle No. 9 In A Minor, Op. 101 (1909)
  10. Barcarolle No. 10 In A Minor, Op. 104, No. 2 (1913)
  11. Barcarolle No. 11 In G Minor, Op. 105 (1913)
  12. Barcarolle No. 12 In E Flat Major, Op. 106 bis (1915)
  13. Barcarolle No. 13 In C Major, Op. 116 (1921)
  14. Ballade pour piano seul, Op. 19 (1877-1879)

Tracks:

  1. Nocturne No.1 In E Flat Minor Op. 33 No.1(c1875)
  2. Nocturne No.2 In B Major Op. 33 No.2(c1880)
  3. Nocturne No.3 In A Flat Major Op. 33 No.3(1882)
  4. Nocturne No.4 In E Flat Major Op. 36(?1884)
  5. Nocturne No.5 In B Flat Major Op. 37(?1884)
  6. Nocturne No.6 In D Flat Major Op. 63(1894)
  7. Nocturne No.7 In C Sharp Minor Op. 74 (1898)
  8. Souvenirs de Bayreuth (With Andre Messager)(1888)
  9. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Capriccio In E Flat Major
  10. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Fantaisie In A Flat Major
  11. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Fugue In A Minor
  12. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Adagietto In E Minor
  13. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Improvisation In C Sharp Minor
  14. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Fugue In E Minor
  15. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Allegresse In C Major
  16. Huit pieces breves Op. 84 (1869-1902): Nocturne No. 8 In D Flat Major

Tracks:

  1. Dolly, Op. 56: Berceuse (1894)
  2. Dolly, Op. 56: Mi-a-ou (1896)
  3. Dolly, Op. 56: Le jardin de Dolly (1896)
  4. Dolly, Op. 56: Kitty-Valse (1896)
  5. Dolly, Op. 56: Tendresse (1896)
  6. Dolly, Op. 56: Le pas espagnol (1897)
  7. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 1 In D Flat Major
  8. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 2 In C Sharp Minor
  9. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 3 In G Minor
  10. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 4 In F Major
  11. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 5 In D Minor
  12. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 6 In E Flat Minor
  13. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 7 In A Major
  14. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 8 In C Minor
  15. Neuf Prdes, Op. 103 (1910-11): No. 9 In E Minor
  16. Mazurka In B Flat Major, Op. 32 (c1878)
  17. Nocturne No. 8 In D Flat Major From Op. 84 (1902)
  18. Nocturne No. 9 In B Minor, Op. 97 (1908)
  19. Nocturne No. 10 In E Minor, Op. 99 (1908)
  20. Nocturne No. 11 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 104, No. 1 (1913)
  21. Nocturne No. 12 In E Minor, Op. 107 (1915)
  22. Nocturne No. 13 In B Minor, Op. 119 (1921)

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Dull.......2007-03-09

The previous reviewer was right about Faure's piano music being of "introspective moods, rich chromatic textures, subtle expressivity and sheer tonal beauty", however, I heard very little of that in Stott's playing.

If lifelessness is what equates introspection for the critics that praised these recordings, then Stott's Faure deserves every award it's gotten. The fact is, her playing seriously lacks the "chromatic textures, subtle expressivity and sheer tonal beauty" that is so important for Faure, and the only reason these recordings are so highly praised is because of patriotic bias. Even the Naxos bargain offerings by Volondat is much better.

5 out of 5 stars Penguin Rosette Award Winner.......2006-03-22

Faure's piano music is autobiographical in which the earlier pieces exude a more simple, upbeat optimism which yields to greater austerity, ambiguity, unpredictability and melancholy in the later works. Yet, his music always retains its civility and french beauty in spite of emotionalal, tempestuous episodes. If you gravitate towards piano music of introspective moods, rich chromatic textures, subtle expressivity and sheer tonal beauty, then definately consider this rather equisite music by one of the more humble composers of the magical salon, romantic era of Paris.

Pianist Kathryn Stott seems to have the type of personna and style that is well-suited for the gentile, urbane and somewhat understated music of Faure. Ms. Stott has focused her career primarily on the chamber and solo repertoire, and within that, mostly on 19th-century French music. She is one of today's most prominent proponents of French music - so much so that the French government awarded her special recognition as such. Some of her work includes performances with the ever-popular Yo-Yo Ma ("La Belle Epoque") as well as several for Hyperion (whose artists tend to only be of the "upper shelf" category).

Even hearing a few pieces of this landmark set reveals the typical emphasis on elegance and beauty within French music in general. The Penguin Guide awarded this four-CD set a PENGUIN ROSETTE citing while Gramophone gave it a "Critic's Choice" award - both of which certainly says something positive if you are thinking of purchasing it. Also each of the four CD's contains a generous 70+ minutes with the typically clear and brilliant Hyperion sound. Again, if you like solo piano music that coaxes and caresses with nuance rather than shouts to make its point, then Stott's complete Faure set here should give a lifetime of refreshment and inspiritation. Here are some other mainstream press reviews on this CD (also see Stott's other single-disc highlight CD for more Amazon reviews).

'One of the most purely pleasurable releases of the year so far. The playing is intelligent, persuasive, Ioving, and the music reaches far beyond the standard boundaries of fin de si?cle French salon style. Four outstanding discs' (The Independent)

'Sumptuously recorded. A true and dedicated Francophile [Kathryn Stott] is clearly among the more stylish and intriguing of all young pianists' (Gramophone)

'She deserves an honoured place beside the most distinguished Faure exponents ... A major achievement in every way' (Classic CD)

'A tremendous achievement' (BBC Music Magazine)

'A major contribution to the recorded literature of French piano music, strongly recommended' (Fanfare, USA)
Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg / Barenboim
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Barenboim Conducts A Fine Score But The Singers Are Bland
  • A Fearless,Genuine Walther
  • Near Perfect Recording
  • Fantastic!
  • Excellent sound and tight, exciting conducting!
 Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg / Barenboim
Richard Wagner , Daniel Barenboim , Matthias Holle , Andreas Schmidt , Peter Seiffert , Bayreuth Festival Orchestra , and Robert Holl
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen

ASIN: B00004U5AG
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

  1. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Vorspiel
  2. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Erster Aufzug - Erste Szene - Da zu dir der Heiland kam (Die Gemeinde)
  3. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Verweilt! Ein Wort - ein einzig Wort! (Walther, Eva, Magdalene)
  4. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Ach, David! David! (Magdalene, David, Walther, Eva)
  5. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Zweite Szene - David! Was stehst? (Lehrbuben, David, Walther)
  6. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Mein Herr! Der Singer Meister - Schlag (David, Walther)
  7. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Der Meister Ton' und Weisen (David, Walther, Lehrbuben)
  8. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Nur dies noch (Walther, David, Lehrbuben)
  9. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dritte Szene - Seid meiner Treue wohl versehen (Pogner, Beckmesser, Walther)
  10. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Zu einer Freiung und Zunftberatung (Kothner, Pogner, Vogelgesang, Ortel, Zorn, Nachtigal, Moser, Ein Lehrbube, David, Sachs, Beckmesser, Eisslinger, Foltz, Schwarz)
  11. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Fur wicht'gen Antrag bitt'ich ums Wort (Pogner, Kothner)
  12. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Das heibt ein Wort, ein Wort ein Mann (Die Meister)
  13. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Wohl Meister! (Pogner, Beckmesser, Die Meister, Kothner, Nachtigal, Sachs)
  14. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Am stillen Herd in Winterszeit (Walther, Sachs, Beckmesser, Kothner, Vogelgesang)
  15. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Ein saures Amt, und hart zumal (Beckmesser, Kothner, Walther)

Tracks:

  1. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dritte Szene - Fur dich, Geliebte, sei's getan (Walther, Kothner, Beckmesser)
  2. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Seid ihr nun fertig? (Beckmesser, Walther, Pogner, Kothner, Die Meister)
  3. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Halt, Meister! Nicht so geeilt! (Sachs, Beckmesser, Nachtigal, Kothner, Pogner)
  4. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Zweiter Aufzug - Erste Szene - Johannistag! Johannistag! (Lehrbuben, David, Magdalene, Sachs)
  5. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Sweite Szene - Lab seh'n, ob Meister Sachs zu Haus? (Pogner, Eva, Magdalene)
  6. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dritte Szene - Zeig'her! - 's ist gut - Dort an die Tur (Sachs, David)
  7. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Was duftet doch der Flieder (Sachs)
  8. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Vierte Szene - Gut'n Abend, Meister! Noch so fleibig? (Eva, Sachs, Magdalene)
  9. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Ach ja! Hast recht; 's ist im Kopf mir kraus (Sachs, Eva)
  10. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Das dacht' ich wohl (Sachs, Magdalene, Eva)
  11. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Funfte Szene - Da ist er! (Eva, Magdalene, Walther)
  12. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Uble Dinge, die ich da merk' (Sachs, Walther, Eva)
  13. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Tu's nicht! - Doch horch! (Eva, Walther, Sachs)
  14. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Jerum! Jerum! Hallo hallohe! (Sachs, Beckmesser, Walther, Eva)
  15. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Das Fenster geht auf (Beckmesser, Eva, Walther, Sachs)
  16. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Den Tag Seh' ich erscheinen (Beckmesser, Sachs)
  17. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Seid lhr nun fertig? (Sachs, Beckmesser, David, Nachbarn)
  18. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Siebte Szene - Ach, Himmel! David! Gott, welche Not! (Magdalene, Nachmarn, Lehrbuben, Gesellen, Die Meister, Pogner, Walther, Nachtwachter)

Tracks:

  1. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dritter Aufzug - Vorspiel
  2. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Erste Szene - Gleich, Meister! Hier! (David, Sachs)
  3. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Am Jordan Sankt Johannes stand (David, Sachs)
  4. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Wahn! Wahn! Uberall Wahn! (Sachs)
  5. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Grub Gott, mein Junker (Sachs, Walther)
  6. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Mein Freund! In holder Jugendzeit (Sachs, Walther)
  7. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Morgenlich leuchtend in rosigem Schein (Walther, Sachs)
  8. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Abendlich gluhend in himmlischer Pracht (Walther, Sachs)
  9. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dritte Szene - Ein Werbelied! Von Sachs! (Beckmesser, Sachs)
  10. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Sieh da, Herr Schreiber? Auch am Morgen? (Sachs, Beckmesser)
  11. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Das Gedicht? Hier lieb ich's (Sachs, Beckmesser)
  12. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Vierte Szene - Sieh, Evchen! (Sachs, Eva)
  13. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Immer schstern, das ist nun mein los (Sachs, Walther)
  14. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Hat man mit dem Schuhwerk nicht seine Not? (Sachs)
  15. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: O Sachs! Mein Freund! Du Teurer Mann! (Eva, Sachs)
  16. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Ein Kind ward hier geboren (Sachs)

Tracks:

  1. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Die selige Morgentraum - Deutweise (Sachs, Eva, Walther, David, Magdalene)
  2. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Funfte Szene - Sankt Krispi, lobet ihn! (Schuster, Schneider, Backer, Lehrbuben)
  3. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Wach' auf, es nahet gen den Tag (Lehrbuben, Volk)
  4. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Die Meistersinger (Gesellen, Lehrbuben, David)
  5. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Wach' auf, es nahet gen den Tag (Lehrbuben, Volk)
  6. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Euch macht ihr's leicht, mir macht ihr's schwer (Sachs, Pogner, Beckmesser, Kothner)
  7. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: O Sachs, mein Freund (Pogner, Sachs, Beckmesser, Kothner, Volk)
  8. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Morgen ich leuchte in rosigem Schein (Beckmesser, Die Meister, Kothner, Volk)
  9. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Welch eig'ner Fall! (Meister, Sachs, Volk, Lehrbuben)
  10. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Morgenlich leuchtend im rosigen Schein (Walther, Volk, Die Meister, Sachs, Pogner, Eva)
  11. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Den Zeugen, denk es, wahlt ich gut (Sachs, Volk, Die Meister, Pogner, Walther)
  12. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Verachtet mir die Mesiter nicht (Sachs, Volk)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Barenboim Conducts A Fine Score But The Singers Are Bland.......2006-03-17

This studio recording corresponds with a production of Meistersinger conducted by Daniel Barenboim at Bayreuth in the 1990's. For fans of Barenboim and his style of conducting Wagner this is a real treat. The singers are modern singers who project their voices well and have some beautiful moments but generally sound bland and uninteresting. Of course, they are up against some tough competition - singers who have scored huge success in the few recordings there are of Meistersinger include Dietrich Ficher-Dieskau, Theo Adam, Placido Domingo, Gundula Janowitz, Rene Kollo, Cheryl Studer, Kurt Moll and others. Barenboim, too, was aware that conducting the music for this opera meant he would be immediately likened to other conductors of great fame like Furtwangler, Karajan, Jochum, Sawallisch, Kubelik and Solti, all conductors who have recordings of Meistersinger.

At a length of 4 hours and 30 minutes, this extensive, highly musical comic opera is considered to be Wagner's best work prior to his more mature works like Tristan And Isolde, the Ring and Parsifal. Set in Medieval Germany, the plot centers around a huge singing contest in old Nuremberg. There is hanky-panky going on between a contestant and the wife of another contestant. Whoever sings the most beautiful and meaningful song in praise of German artistry wins the hand of the fair Elsa, a role that is probably the most taxing for a lyric soprano. The wise cobbler Hans Sachs is a principal role and calls for a lyric but powerful bass voice and very few singers master this role. The bass in this opera is rather good, and sings well, but does not put any idiom or nuance to his acting. Granted, this opera is tough to put on. It does not enjoy immense popularity in major opera houses and only a few stage it. Today, you are likely to find that only Bayreuth still stages this work. Barenboim, who was Jewish by the way, remains an active and popular conductor and his talent for conducting Wagner is extraordinary. No other conductor alive today can do this.

4 out of 5 stars A Fearless,Genuine Walther.......2005-01-04

Nearly the ideal "Meistersinger" but that same problem ever;an old Hans Sachs voice just razing the performance,all in all Sachs is all but one third of this opera.In fact,Holl doesn't ruin Barenboim so severely like Van Dam did on last Solti's version.My disagreement on previous rewiew concerns the leading couple.I loved them;Emily Magee sings a cheerful Eva,just perfect to her fellow,Peter Seiffert,in my opinion,the reason because this set is an indispensable one.There aren't any,one single bar of weariness or vocal laziness by him.In his voice,Walther is a genuine happiness,a so fearless guy that he can be the Wagner's alter ego embodiment.I was bewitched by his commitment and strenght on "Prize Song" that has something special,unfamiliar even on the best Heppner's recordings.You must to listen this performance,also because Seiffert's voice improves a lot on Bayreuth acoustics.Schmidt sings a less caricatural Beckmesser than usual,Hölle'singing is decaying,something like Eva's grandfather and others singers are Ok.Barenboim is shining,from prelude until the end,hasty sometimes,to be truthful.Fine chorus but Bayreuth Orch. players are the real eminences;St Catherine's Church employed a dazzling cellist that night,and so on.Let me tell you;this is gorgeous.Forgive that old age Sachs and just buy!

5 out of 5 stars Near Perfect Recording.......2001-10-24

This recording confirms my belief that Barenboim's best Wagner recordings are those made at Bayreuth. Whether that is because of the cast, the orchestra or the atmosphere of a live performance I don't know. What I do know is that any Wagnerian will be pleased with this recording. I can't find any flaws and can't seem to stop listening.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2000-11-19

After spending saturday listening, twice, to the 4 CD's I am still ready for more.

Regardless of the "problems" of a live recording, like stage noise, I belive that operas are better served in this enviroment. Recording quality, and high audio equipment, has improved to the point that is near to be there. You get the sense of the performer moving around and, thanks God, people does not cough like in the historic recordings.

Mr. Barenboim conducts in a very adequate manner this romantic opera and the performers are up to the task. The strings of the Bayreuther Festspiele are warm and the metals command perfect control.

The cast is enormous and to have a perfect sound talks marvel of this recording.

A must buy.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent sound and tight, exciting conducting!.......2000-10-02

I've yet to finish listening to this set yet, but from what I've heard so far, it's a strong contender for THE version to get, alongside the Solti one.

Sound quality is superb, has to be one of the best recordings from Bayreuth.
Wagner: The Bayreuth "Tannehäuser"
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Wagner: The Bayreuth "Tannehäuser"

    Manufacturer: Pearl
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by WagnerAll Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000000WXO
    Release Date: 1993-01-20

    Tracks:

    1. Act I: Ov - The Bayreuth Festival Orch/Karl Elmendorff
    2. Act I, Scene I: Venusberg Music
    3. Act I, Scene I: Chor Of Sirens
    4. Act I, Scene II: Geliebter, Sag'
    5. Act I, Scene II: Dir Tone Lob!
    6. Act I, Scene II: Treuloser! Zieh'n
    7. Act I, Scene II: Stets Soll Nur Dir
    8. Act I, Scene III: Frau Holda Kam Aus Dem Berg
    9. Act I, Scene IV: Wer Ist Der Dort
    10. Act I, Scene IV: Als Du In Kuhnem Sange (To End Of Act I)
    11. Act II: Intro - The Bayreuth Festival Orch/Karl Elmendorff
    12. Act II, Scene I: Dich, Teure Halle
    13. Act II, Scene I: Dort Ist Sie (Fade Within Aria, Resumed In Second Record)

    Tracks:

    1. Act II, Scene III: Doch Welch Ein Seltsam Neues Leben (Concl. Of Aria, And Segue)
    2. Act II, Scene IV: Freudig Begrussen Wir Die Halle
    3. Act II, Scene IV: The Minstrels' Tournament
    4. Act II, Scene IV: (Score Cut) Zuruck Von Ihm!
    5. Act II, Scene IV: (Score Cut) Darf Ich Auch Niemals
    6. Act II, Scene IV: Ein Furchtbares Verbrechen (To End Act II)
    7. Act III, Scene I: (Intro Omitted) Wohl Wusst'ich
    8. Act III, Scene I: Allmacht' Ge Jungfrau
    9. Act III, Scene II: (Score Cut) Wie Todesahnung... Dascheinest Du
    10. Act III, Scene III: (Minor Score Cut) Inbrunstim Herzen (To End Of Opr)
    Bayreuth 1936
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      		Bayreuth 1936

      Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by WagnerAll Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000000SHG
      Release Date: 1993-07-06
      Legendary Wagner Singers of the 1930s (Telefunken Legacy Series)
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      • Rare and Brilliant Performances of Wagner
      		 Legendary Wagner Singers of the 1930s (Telefunken Legacy Series)
      Max Lorenz , Berlin Philharmonic , and Bayreuth Orchestra
      Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by WagnerAll Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000059QUO
      Release Date: 2001-06-05

      Tracks:

      1. Tannhauser, Act II: Dich, Teure Halle, Gruss' Ich Wieder - Hilde Konetzni/Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
      2. Tannhauser, Act II: Blick Ich Umher - Rudolf Bockelmann
      3. Tannhauser, Act III: Wohl Wusst' Ich Hier Sie Im Gebet Zu Finden - Herbert Janssen
      4. Tannhauser, Act III: Wie Todesahnung (O, Du Mein Holder Abendstern) - Herbert Janssen
      5. Lohengrin, Act I, Scene 2: Einsam In Truben Tagen - Maria Reining/Deutschen Opernhauses, Berlin Mannerchor
      6. Lohengrin, Act I, Scene 3: Mein Herr Und Gott (Konigsgebet - Margarete Klose/Maria Muller/Josef Von Manowarda/Jaro Prohaska/Franz Volker/Festspielhauses...
      7. Lohengrin, Act II, Scene 2: Euch Luften, Die Mein Klagen - Maria Reining
      8. Lohengrin, Act III, Scene 2: Das Susse Lied Verhallt - Franz Volker/Maria Muller
      9. Lohengrin, Act III, Scene 3: In Fernem Land (Gralserzahlung) - Franz Volker/Festspielhauses Bayreuth Chor
      10. Tristan Und Isolde, Act II, Scene 3: Mild Und Leise Wie Er Lachelt (Isoldes Liebstod) - Gertrud Bindernagel
      11. Die Meistersinger, Act I, Scene 3: Am Stillen Herd - Helge Roswaenge
      12. Die Meistersinger, Act II, Scene 3: Was Duftet Doch Der Flieder - Rudolf Bockelmann
      13. Die Meistersinger, Act III, Scene 5: Silentium - Wach Auf! Euch Macht Ihr's Leicht - Hans Reinmar
      14. Die Meistersinger, Act III, Scene 5: Verachtet Mir Die Meister Nicht - Hans Reinmar

      Tracks:

      1. Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Abendlich Strahlt Der Sonne Auge - Rudolf Bockelmann
      2. Die Walkure, Act I, Scene 3: Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond Siegmund Heiss Ich - Franz Volker/Maria Muller
      3. Die Walkure, Act III, Scene 3: Wotans Abschied - Feuerzauber - Hans Reinmar
      4. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Nothung, Nothung, Neidliches Schwert (Schmelzlied) - Willi Storring
      5. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Schmiede, Mein Hammer, Ein Hartes Schwert (Schmiedelied) - Willi Storring
      6. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Nothung, Nothung, Neidliches Schwert (Schmelzlied) - Max Lorenz
      7. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Schmiede, Mein Hammer, Ein Hartes Schwert (Schmiedelied) - Max Lorenz/Erich Zimmermann
      8. Siegfried, Act II: Dass Der Main Vater Nicht Ist (Waldweben) - Max Lorenz
      9. Gotterdammerung, Act III: Starke Scheite - Anni Konetzni

      Amazon.com

      A mandatory set for Wagnerians and lovers of great singing. Here are some of the leading lights of German opera in recordings made between 1929 and 1939. The absence of the great Wagnerians of the period, such as Melchior, Schorr Lieder, and Flagstad, should trouble no one, since their recordings are easily available and their lesser-known contemporaries are very close to their exalted level. It would be hard to imagine, for example, better Wagnerian baritones than Rudolf Bockelmann, whose big, bold voice is compelling in arias from Tannh&aauml;user and Das Rheingold, and Herbert Janssen, who marries a beautiful voice to verbal sensitivities that make his Tannh&aauml;user excerpts so overwhelming. The set abounds in terrific tenors, too--Franz Völker, whose magnificent Lohengrin excerpts are highlights; Helge Roswaenge, whose bright, forward voice makes "Am stillen Herd" from Die Meistersinger another highlight; and the often erratic but always passionate Max Lorenz, heard in the Ring excerpts.

      There are welcome surprises as well. Baritone Hans Reinmar's Sachs and Wotan may lack the tonal colors of his rivals, but he sings with feeling and sensitivity. Willi Storring's Siegfried scenes are done in a gleaming, thrustful, lighter voice than we're used to, but it's no less effective, even matching Lorenz, whose recordings of the scene follow. The women are almost as good--the famed Konetzni sisters, Maria Müller, and Maria Reining (especially touching in "Euch Lüften" from Lohengrin all contribute mightily. Bryan Crimp's transfers are superb, taming distortion and rendering the voices with a weight and presence that defy time. --Dan Davis

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Rare and Brilliant Performances of Wagner.......2002-01-11

      The title of this CD is a little disingenuous (''Great Wagner Singers of the Nazi Era'' would have been more honest), but it's an impressive issue. Nostalgic packaging make it look like an old album of 78s from the 1930s, and the notes by Jürgen Kesting give you a good sense of who these (mostly obscure) singers are. Don't look for Wagnerian stalwarts such as Freida Leider, Kirsten Flagstad or Lauritz Melchior. The singers on this CD are probably unknown to the casual Wagnerite, but their performances are impressive.

      I was particularly engrossed by Willy Störring's rendition of two tracks from ''Siegfried.'' Störring is nothing short of electrifying -- far more impressive than anyone you'll find singing the part in an opera house today. I would say that those two tracks alone make the set worth buying, but there's plenty more performances that are, if not as impressive, than nearly as enjoyable (including four tracks recorded live at the 1936 Bayreuth festival).

      If you're a fan either of Wagner or historical recordings in general, I would grab this two-CD set. While not on the ''must-have'' level of Bruno Walter's Act I of ''Die Walküre,'' it's a set that Wagnerites will want to own.
      Lebendige Vergangenheit: Ludwig Suthaus
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        		Lebendige Vergangenheit: Ludwig Suthaus

        Manufacturer: Preiser Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by VerdiAll Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B00005JSJG
        Release Date: 2001-11-27

        Tracks:

        1. Der Freischutz: Ha! Furchtbar Gahnt Der Dustre Abgrund!
        2. Rienzi: Allmacht'ger Vater, Blick' Herab
        3. Der Fliegende Hollander: Willst Jenes Tags
        4. Tannhauser: Inbrunst Im Herzen
        5. Lohengrin: In Fernem Land Unnahbar Euren Schritten
        6. Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Gruss Gott, Mein Junker
        7. Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Morgenlich Leuchtend
        8. Das Rheingold: Immer Ist Undank Loges Lohn
        9. Aida: Entflohn Ist Die Rivalin
        10. Othello: Du, Verrater, Weiche!
        11. Tiefland: Ich Gruss' Noch Einmal Meine Berge
        12. Tiefland: Schau her, Das Ist Ein Taler
        Der fliegende Hollander (Opera in 3 Acts)
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          		Der fliegende Hollander (Opera in 3 Acts)

          ProductGroup: Classical
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B000LC0A7A
          Vivaldi Tchaikovsky Handel
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            		Vivaldi Tchaikovsky Handel

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            ASIN: B00004L8F4
            Release Date: 2000-01-01

            Tracks:

            1. Prelude from Tristan und Isolde
            2. Gymnopedie No. 1
            3. Overture to Die Fledermaus
            4. Dance of the Reed Pipes from the Nutcracker
            5. Adagietto from Symphony No. 5
            6. Barber of Seville Overture
            7. Winter from the Four Seasons, 3rd MVT.
            8. Fugue in G Minor, NWV. 542
            9. Spring Sonata (1st Movement) - Simone Gutman, Stanley Wiener
            10. Air from the Water Music
            11. Scheherazade Symphonic Suite Op. 35
            12. Sabre Dance
            Wagner In Bayreuth / Die Meistersinger
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              		Wagner In Bayreuth / Die Meistersinger
              Wagner , Jordon , and Guschlbauer
              Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B00000E8TT
              Release Date: 1991-05-03
              Wagner In Bayreuth
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                		Wagner In Bayreuth

                Manufacturer: Polygram Records
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                ASIN: B00000415E
                Release Date: 1992-10-20

                Meditation Music:

                1. Wagner: Tannhäuser
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                3. Wagner: Tannhäuser WWV70; Tristan und Isolde WWV90
                4. Weber: Der Freischütz
                5. Weber: Euryanthe / J. Norman, Gedda, R. Hunter, Krause, S. Vogel; Janowski
                6. Weill: The Seven Deadly Sins; Berg: Lulu Suite
                7. Weill - The Seven Deadly Sins · Mahagonny Songspiel / Ute Lemper · RIAS Berlin Sinfonietta · John Mauceri
                8. Zemlinsky - Der Traumgörge / Keubler, Racette, S. Anthony, Martinez, A. Schmidt, M. Volle, Kölner Philharmoniker, Conlon
                9. Airs D'Opéras
                10. Arnold Schönberg: Moses und Aron

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