Immerse yourself in the epic grandeur of Richard Wagner's "Das Rheingold," a masterful recording of his iconic opera, released in 2014 as part of the Walhall Eternity Series. This captivating performance, recorded at Het Muziektheater Amsterdam under the artistic direction of Pierre Audi, brings to life the first opera in Wagner's monumental "Der Ring des Nibelungen" cycle. With a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through Wagner's richly layered score and intricate storytelling.
The album features a stellar cast of soloists, including Thomas Johannes Mayer, and is conducted by Hartmut Haenchen, with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and Dutch National Opera providing the powerful orchestral backing. The production is renowned for its inventive and effective video projections and the use of stage acrobats, courtesy of the innovative group La Fura dels Baus.
"Das Rheingold" sets the stage for the epic saga that unfolds in the subsequent operas of the cycle, "Die Walküre," "Siegfried," and "Götterdämmerung." This recording captures the essence of Wagner's visionary work, from the mischievous antics of the Rhinemaidens to the ominous curse of the Ring and the dramatic entry of the gods into Valhalla. The album is a testament to Wagner's genius, offering a rich and immersive experience for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers to his work.
Tracks
Das Rheingold, Scene 1: VorspielRichard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 1: Weia! Waga! Woge, du Welle! (Woglinde)Richard Wagner, Paula Lenchner, Gustav Neidlinger, Dorothea Siebert, Elisabeth Schärtel, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 1: Garstig glatter glitschiger Glimmer! (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Dorothea Siebert, Paula Lenchner, Gustav Neidlinger, Elisabeth Schärtel, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 1: Lacht ihr Bosen mich aus? (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Dorothea Siebert, Paula Lenchner, Gustav Neidlinger, Elisabeth Schärtel, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 1: Lugt, Schwestern! Die Weckerin lacht in den Grund (Woglinde)Richard Wagner, Paula Lenchner, Gustav Neidlinger, Dorothea Siebert, Elisabeth Schärtel, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 1: Bangt euch noch nicht? (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Dorothea Siebert, Paula Lenchner, Gustav Neidlinger, Elisabeth Schärtel, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Wotan! Gemahl! Erwache! (Fricka)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Vollendet das ewige Werk (Wotan)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: So schirme sie jetzt (Fricka)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Elisabeth Grümmer, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Sanft schloss Schlaf dein Aug'! (Fasolt)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Arnold van Mill, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Lichtsohn du, leicht gefugter (Fasolt)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Elisabeth Grümmer, Josef Greindl, Arnold van Mill, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Zu mir, Freia! Meide sie, Frecher! (Froh)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Elisabeth Grümmer, Toni Blankenheim, Arnold van Mill, Josef Greindl, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Josef Traxel, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Endlich Loge! Eiltest du so (Wotan)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Toni Blankenheim, Arnold van Mill, Josef Traxel, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Immer ist Undank Loges Lohn! (Loge)Richard Wagner, Ludwig Suthaus, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Torig bist du, wenn nicht gar tuckisch! (Wotan)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Toni Blankenheim, Arnold van Mill, Josef Greindl, Josef Traxel, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Was ein Dieb stahl (Loge)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Josef Traxel, Toni Blankenheim, Arnold van Mill, Josef Greindl, Elisabeth Grümmer, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Was sinnt nun Wotan so wild? (Loge)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Josef Traxel, Toni Blankenheim, Elisabeth Grümmer, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 2: Ihr andern harrt (Wotan)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Josef Traxel, Toni Blankenheim, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 3: Hehe! Hehe! Hieher! Hieher! Tuckischer Zwerg! (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Paul Kuen, Ludwig Suthaus, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 3: Wer halfe mir? (Mime)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Paul Kuen, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 3: Hieher! Dorthin! (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Paul Kuen, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 3: Was wollt ihr hier? (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 3: Die in linder Lufte Weh'n da oben ihr lebt (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 3: Der Listigste dunkt sich Loge (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 3: Dort, die Krote, greife sie rasch! (Loge)Richard Wagner, Gustav Neidlinger, Ludwig Suthaus, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Da, Vetter, sitze du fest! (Loge)Richard Wagner, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Gezahlt hab' ich; nun lasst mich zieh'n! (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Bin ich nun frei, "Alberich's curse" (Alberich)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Gustav Neidlinger, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Lauschtest du seinem Liebesgruss? (Loge)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Josef Traxel, Toni Blankenheim, Arnold van Mill, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Gepflanzt sind die Pfahle nach Pfandes Mass (Fafner)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Ludwig Suthaus, Toni Blankenheim, Josef Traxel, Elisabeth Grümmer, Hans Hotter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Josef Greindl, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Freia, die Schone, schau' ich nicht mehr (Fasolt)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Ludwig Suthaus, Toni Blankenheim, Josef Greindl, Josef Traxel, Elisabeth Grümmer, Hans Hotter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Arnold van Mill, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Weiche, Wotan, weiche! Flieh' des Ringes Fluch! (Erda)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Josef Traxel, Elisabeth Grümmer, Arnold van Mill, Hans Hotter, Mária von Ilosvay, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Hort, ihr Riesen! (Donner)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Ludwig Suthaus, Josef Greindl, Arnold van Mill, Hans Hotter, Toni Blankenheim, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Schwules Gedunst schwebt in der Luft (Donner)Richard Wagner, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Ludwig Suthaus, Josef Traxel, Toni Blankenheim, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Abendlich strahlt der Sonne Auge (Wotan)Richard Wagner, Hans Hotter, Ludwig Suthaus, Georgine Von Milinkovic, Hans Knappertsbusch, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Ihrem Ende eilen sie zu (Loge)Richard Wagner, Ludwig Suthaus, Hans Hotter, Dorothea Siebert, Paula Lenchner, Elisabeth Schärtel, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
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