Immerse yourself in the epic world of Richard Wagner's "Die Walküre," a monumental work in the realm of opera and classical music. Recorded live at the prestigious Staatsoper in Vienna in 2011, this album captures the raw power and intricate beauty of Wagner's composition. Spanning an impressive three hours and thirty-six minutes, it offers an extensive journey through the dramatic and musical landscape of "Die Walküre," the second opera in Wagner's legendary "Ring Cycle."
This album is a testament to Wagner's genius, featuring a stellar cast and the Vienna State Opera's renowned orchestra, delivering a performance that is both thrilling and nuanced. From the soaring "Ride of the Valkyries" to the tender "Siegmund's Love Aria," each track showcases Wagner's mastery of melody, harmony, and orchestration. The album's release on Deutsche Grammophon ensures top-notch sound quality, allowing you to experience the full grandeur of this operatic masterpiece.
Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to Wagner's work, this album offers a compelling introduction to the dramatic and musical depth of "Die Walküre." It's a must-listen for anyone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Wagner's music and the timeless stories that have captivated audiences for generations.
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 1: Prelude - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 1: Wes Herd dies auch, hier muss ich rasten - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 1: Kühlende Labung gab mir der Quell - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 2: Müd am Herd fand ich den Mann - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Eric Halfvarson, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 2: Friedmund darf ich nicht heissen - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Eric Halfvarson, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 2: Aus dem Wald trieb es mich fort - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Eric Halfvarson, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 2: Ich weiss ein wildes Geschlecht - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Eric Halfvarson, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 3: Ein Schwert verhiess mir der Vater - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 3: Schläfst du, Gast? – Der Männer Sippe sass hier im Saal - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 3: Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond "Siegmund's Love Aria" - LiveRichard Wagner, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 3: Du bist der Lenz – O süsseste Wonne! Seligstes Weib! - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 3: Wehwalt heisst du fürwahr? - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walkure, Act II Scene 1: Prelude - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 1: Nun zäume dein Ross, reisige Maid - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 1: Der alte Sturm, die alte Müh' - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Janina Baechle, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 1: So ist es denn aus mit den ewigen Göttern - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Janina Baechle, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 1: Nichts lerntest du - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Janina Baechle, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 1: Was verlangst du? - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Janina Baechle, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 2: Schlimm, fürcht ich, schloss der Streit - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act I Scene 3: Was keinem in Worten ich künde - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 2: Ein Andres ist's: achte es wohl - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 2: O sag, künde, was soll nun dein Kind? - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 3: Raste nun hier, gönne dir Ruh'! - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 3: Hinweg! Hinweg! Flieh die Entweihte! - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 4: Siegmund! Sieh auf mich! - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 4: Hehr bist du, und heilig - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 4: So wenig achtest du ewige Wonne? - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 5: Zauberfest bezähmt ein Schlaf - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Christopher Ventris, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Bühnenorchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act II Scene 5: Kehrte der Vater nur heim - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Waltraud Meier, Christopher Ventris, Albert Dohmen, Eric Halfvarson, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Bühnenorchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 1: Hojotoho! Hojotoho! "Walkürenritt" – War't ihr Kühnen zu zwei? - LiveRichard Wagner, Donna Ellen, Ildiko Raimondi, Alexandra Reinprecht, Aura Twarowska, Ulrike Helzel, Juliette Mars, Monika Bohinec, Zoryana Kushpler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 1: Schützt mich und helft in höchster Not - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Donna Ellen, Ildiko Raimondi, Alexandra Reinprecht, Aura Twarowska, Ulrike Helzel, Juliette Mars, Monika Bohinec, Zoryana Kushpler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 1: Nicht sehre dich Sorge um mich – So fliehe denn eilig - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Waltraud Meier, Katarina Dalayman, Donna Ellen, Ildiko Raimondi, Alexandra Reinprecht, Aura Twarowska, Ulrike Helzel, Juliette Mars, Monika Bohinec, Zoryana Kushpler, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 2: Steh, Brünnhild' - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Donna Ellen, Ildiko Raimondi, Alexandra Reinprecht, Aura Twarowska, Ulrike Helzel, Juliette Mars, Monika Bohinec, Zoryana Kushpler, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 2: Wo ist Brünnhild', wo die Verbrecherin? - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Donna Ellen, Ildiko Raimondi, Alexandra Reinprecht, Aura Twarowska, Ulrike Helzel, Juliette Mars, Monika Bohinec, Zoryana Kushpler, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 2: Hier bin ich, Vater - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 2: Wehe! Weh! Schwester, ach Schwester! - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Donna Ellen, Ildiko Raimondi, Alexandra Reinprecht, Aura Twarowska, Ulrike Helzel, Juliette Mars, Monika Bohinec, Zoryana Kushpler, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: War es so schmählich, was ich verbrach - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: Nicht weise bin ich, doch wusst' ich das eine - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: So tatest du, was so gern – Deinen leichten Sinn - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: Du zeugtest ein edles Geschlecht - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Katarina Dalayman, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: Leb wohl, du kühnes, herrliches Kind - LiveRichard Wagner, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: Denn einer nur freie die Braut – Der Augen leuchtendes Paar - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
Die Walküre, Act III Scene 3: Loge hör! "Magic Fire Music" - Live at Staatsoper, Vienna, 2011Richard Wagner, Albert Dohmen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
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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