Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 1: PreludePeter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 1: Wess' Herd diess auch sei (Siegmund, Sieglinde)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 1: Kühlende Labung gab mir der Quell (Siegmund, Sieglinde)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 2: Müd' am Herd fand ich den Mann (Sieglinde, Hunding, Siegmund)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 2: Friedmund darf ich nicht heißen (Siegmund, Hunding, Sieglinde)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 2: Ich weiß ein wildes Geschlecht (Hunding)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 3: Ein Schwert verhieß mir der Vater (Siegmund)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 3: Schläf'st du, Gast? (Sieglinde, Siegmund)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 3: Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond (Siegmund)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act I Scene 3: Wehwalt heißt du fürwahr? (Sieglinde, Siegmund)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 1: PreludeRichard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 1: Nun zäume dein Roß, reisige Maid! (Wotan)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 1: Der alte Sturm, die alte Müh'! (Wotan, Fricka)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 1: Was verlang'st du? (Wotan, Fricka, Brünnhilde)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 2: Schlimm, fürcht' ich, schloß der Streit (Brünnhilde, Wotan)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 2: Als junger Liebe Lust mir verblich (Wotan, Brünnhilde)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 2: Ein Andres ist's (Wotan, Brünnhilde)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 2: Und für das Ende sorgt Alberich!Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 3: Raste nun hier: Gönne dir Ruh'! (Siegmund, Sieglinde)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 4: Siegmund! Sieh' auf mich! (Brünnhilde, Siegmund)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 4: So gruße mir Walhall (Siegmund, Brünnhilde)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 5: Zauberfest bezähmt ein Schlaf (Siegmund)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act II Scene 5: Kehrte der Vater nur heim! (Sieglinde)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 1: PreludeRichard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 1: Hojotoho! Hojotoho! (the Valkyries), "Ride of the Valkyries"Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 1: Nach dem Tann lenkt sie das taumelnde Roß (Waltraute)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 1: Nicht sehre dich Sorge um mich (Sieglinde, Brünnhilde, the Valkyries)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 2: Wo ist Brünnhild', wo die Verbrecherin? (Wotan, the Valkyries)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 3: War es so schmählich, was ich verbrach (Brünnhilde, Wotan)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 3: Wohl taugte dir nicht die tör'ge Maid (Brünnhilde)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 4: Leb wohl, du kuhnes, herrliches Kind! (Wotan)Richard Wagner, Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Die Walküre, WWV 86B, Act III Scene 3: Loge, hör'! Lausche hieher! (Wotan)Peter Seiffert, Heike Grotzinger, Marita Knobel, Anne Pellekoorne, Ingrid Bartz, Ann-Katrin Naidu, Bavarian State Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Rydl, John Tomlinson, Waltraud Meier, Gabrielle Schnaut, Mihoko Fujimura, Sally du Randt, Irmgard Vilsmaier, Jennifer Trost
Immerse yourself in the powerful and dramatic world of Richard Wagner's "Die Walküre" under the masterful direction of renowned conductor Zubin Mehta. Released on July 1, 2003, by Farao Classics, this opera is a cornerstone of the classical music repertoire, showcasing Wagner's intricate compositional genius and Mehta's exceptional conducting prowess.
"Die Walküre" is the second opera in Wagner's epic "Der Ring des Nibelungen" cycle, and this recording captures the intensity and grandeur of the performance. With a runtime of 3 hours and 46 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through the opera's three acts, featuring some of the most iconic and emotionally charged moments in the entire Ring cycle.
The opera tells the story of Siegmund and Sieglinde, twins separated at birth, who reunite and fall in love, defying the laws of their society. The narrative is rich with themes of love, betrayal, and destiny, all set against a backdrop of Wagner's lush and complex orchestration. The album features a stellar cast of singers, including Irmgard Vilsmaier and Jennifer Trost, who bring the characters to life with their powerful vocals and dramatic performances.
Zubin Mehta's conducting is a highlight of this recording. His deep understanding of Wagner's music and his ability to draw out the subtleties and nuances of the score make this performance a standout. The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, under Mehta's direction, delivers a breathtaking performance that showcases the full range of Wagner's orchestral writing.
This recording of "Die Walküre" is not just a musical experience but a visual one as well. The album includes a visually spectacular interpretation of the opera, staged by the Catalan theatre company La Fura dels Baus, in Valencia's Palau de les Arts. The staging is a feast for the eyes, with stunning visuals and innovative production design that complement the music and enhance the overall experience.
Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of classical music, this recording of "Die Walküre" is a must-listen. Zubin Mehta's conducting, the powerful performances by the cast, and the stunning visuals all come together to create an unforgettable musical experience.
(C) 2003 Farao Classics(P) 2003 Farao Classics
About Zubin Mehta
Zubin Mehta, born in Bombay in 1936, is a renowned Indian conductor of Western classical music, celebrated for his extensive repertoire and his ability to conduct entire performances from memory. With nearly half a century in the conducting profession, Mehta is known for his understated yet powerful presence on the podium, avoiding the spotlight in favor of the music. He has held prestigious positions, including music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mehta's journey began under the tutelage of his father, Mehli Mehta, a concert violinist and founder of the Bombay Symphony. His career highlights include co-founding the Bombay Chamber Music Society and lecturing at various institutions. Despite recent health-related cancellations, Mehta's legacy continues to inspire, with memorable performances at venues like the BBC Proms and with orchestras such as the Symphony Orchestra of India and the Australian World Orchestra.
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