Experience the epic grandeur of Richard Wagner's "Das Rheingold," the first installment of his monumental "Der Ring des Nibelungen" cycle, remastered in 2022 and released on Decca Music Group Ltd. This operatic masterpiece, conducted by the renowned Christian Thielemann and staged by Dmitri Tcherniakov, was recorded live at the prestigious Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin in October 2022. The production, which was the highlight of the 2022 Bayreuth Festival, showcases Wagner's unparalleled compositional genius and the extraordinary talents of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
This remastered edition features 30 tracks, spanning a duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes, and is available in various formats, including a limited deluxe 2 Hybrid SACD. The album captures the essence of Wagner's visionary score, from the enchanting prelude to the dramatic scenes involving the gods, giants, and the cunning dwarf Alberich. The high-definition picture format and superior sound quality, including PCM Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, ensure an immersive listening experience that brings the opera's rich narrative and powerful music to life.
"Das Rheingold" is not just an opera; it is a foundational work in the world of classical music, setting the stage for the epic saga that unfolds in the subsequent parts of "Der Ring des Nibelungen." Wagner's intricate orchestration and profound storytelling make this album a timeless treasure for both opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers. Whether you are a seasoned Wagner aficionado or a newcomer to his works, this remastered version of "Das Rheingold" offers a captivating journey into the heart of one of the most influential operas ever composed.
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A: Vorspiel - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene I: Weia! Waga! Woge, du Welle! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Oda Balsborg, Hetty Plümacher, Ira Malaniuk, Gustav Neidlinger, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene I: Garstig glatter glitschriger Glimmer! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Gustav Neidlinger, Hetty Plümacher, Oda Balsborg, Ira Malaniuk, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene I: Wallala! Lalaleia! Leialalei! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Oda Balsborg, Hetty Plümacher, Ira Malaniuk, Gustav Neidlinger, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene I: Lugt, Schwestern! Die Weckerin lacht in den Grund - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Oda Balsborg, Hetty Plümacher, Ira Malaniuk, Gustav Neidlinger, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene I: Der Welt Erbe Gewänn' ich zu eigen durch dich? - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Gustav Neidlinger, Hetty Plümacher, Oda Balsborg, Ira Malaniuk, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Wotan! Gemahl! Erwache! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Kirsten Flagstad, George London, Claire Watson, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Sanft schloß Schlaf dein Aug' - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Kurt Böhme, Walter Kreppel, George London, Claire Watson, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Zu mir, Freia! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Waldemar Kmentt, Eberhard Wächter, Kurt Böhme, Walter Kreppel, George London, Claire Watson, Kirsten Flagstad, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Endlich, Loge! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Eberhard Wächter, George London, Kurt Böhme, Set Svanholm, Kirsten Flagstad, Waldemar Kmentt, Paul Kuentz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Immer ist Undank Loges Lohn! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Set Svanholm, Kurt Böhme, George London, Walter Kreppel, Kirsten Flagstad, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Ein Runenzauber zwingt das Gold zum Reif - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Eberhard Wächter, Set Svanholm, George London, Waldemar Kmentt, Kirsten Flagstad, Kurt Böhme, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Hör', Wotan, der Harrenden Wort! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Kurt Böhme, George London, Walter Kreppel, Claire Watson, Waldemar Kmentt, Set Svanholm, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Was sinnt nun Wotan so wild? - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Set Svanholm, Kirsten Flagstad, Eberhard Wächter, Waldemar Kmentt, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Auf, Loge, hinab zu mir!... Hehe! Hehe! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, George London, Set Svanholm, Eberhard Wächter, Waldemar Kmentt, Kirsten Flagstad, Gustav Neidlinger, Paul Kuentz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene II: Schau, du Schelm! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Gustav Neidlinger, Paul Kuentz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene III: Nibelheim hier - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Set Svanholm, Paul Kuentz, George London, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene III: Nehmt euch in acht! Alberich naht! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Paul Kuentz, George London, Gustav Neidlinger, Set Svanholm, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene III: Vergeh, frevelnder Gauch! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, George London, Gustav Neidlinger, Set Svanholm, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene III: Ohe! Ohe! Schreckliche Schlange - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Set Svanholm, George London, Gustav Neidlinger, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Da, Vetter, sitze du fest! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Set Svanholm, Gustav Neidlinger, George London, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Gezahlt hab'ich: nun laßt mich ziehn! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Gustav Neidlinger, Set Svanholm, George London, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Bin ich nun frei? - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Gustav Neidlinger, Set Svanholm, George London, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Fasolt und Fafner nahen von fern - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Set Svanholm, Eberhard Wächter, Waldemar Kmentt, Kirsten Flagstad, Walter Kreppel, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Gepflanzt sind die Pfähle nach Pfandes Maß - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Kurt Böhme, George London, Eberhard Wächter, Set Svanholm, Waldemar Kmentt, Claire Watson, Kirsten Flagstad, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Weiche, Wotan, weiche! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Jean Madeira, George London, Kirsten Flagstad, Waldemar Kmentt, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Hört, ihr Riesen! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, George London, Claire Watson, Eberhard Wächter, Kurt Böhme, Walter Kreppel, Set Svanholm, Kirsten Flagstad, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Schwüles Gedünst schwebt in der Luft - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Eberhard Wächter, Waldemar Kmentt, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Abendlich strahlt der Sonne Auge - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, George London, Kirsten Flagstad, Set Svanholm, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Das Rheingold, WWV 86A / Scene IV: Rheingold! Rheingold! - Remastered 2022Richard Wagner, Hetty Plümacher, George London, Set Svanholm, Oda Balsborg, Ira Malaniuk, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Richard Wagner, born in Leipzig, Germany, in 1813, is one of the most influential and revolutionary figures in the history of opera. Known for his groundbreaking compositions and innovative approach to music drama, Wagner's works are celebrated for their profound emotional depth and complex narratives. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for his operas, allowing him to create a seamless fusion of poetry, music, and drama. His concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk, or "total work of art," aimed to integrate all aspects of the theatrical experience, making his operas a unique and immersive journey for the audience. Wagner's most famous work, the epic four-opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen," is a testament to his visionary genius and remains a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire. Throughout his career, Wagner's contributions to music and theater have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music, making him a composer whose works continue to inspire and captivate audiences today.
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