Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Richard Wagner with his iconic opera "Tannhäuser." Released on July 17, 2015, by Masterpieces Opera, this album captures the essence of Wagner's masterful composition, spanning a captivating duration of 2 hours and 50 minutes. "Tannhäuser" is a profound exploration of love, redemption, and conflict, set against the backdrop of medieval Germany. Wagner's intricate orchestration and powerful vocals bring to life the tale of the knight Tannhäuser, torn between his earthly desires and his spiritual aspirations. The opera is divided into three acts, each filled with rich, emotional depth and musical brilliance. From the enchanting overture to the climactic finale, Wagner's "Tannhäuser" is a testament to his genius and a cornerstone of classical music. This recording is a must-experience for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre, offering a glimpse into the timeless artistry of Richard Wagner.
Tracks
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 1: Ouvertüre / Naht euch dem Strande (Sirenen)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Bayreuth Festival Chorus
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 2: "Geliebter, sag, wo weilt dein Sinn?" (Venus, Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Grace Bumbry, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 2: "Dir töne Lob! Die Wunder sei'n gepriesen" (Tannhäuser, Venus)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Grace Bumbry, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 2: "Geliebter, komm! Sieh dort die Grotte" (Venus, Chor)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Grace Bumbry, Bayreuth Festival Chorus
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 2: "Stets soll nur dir mein Lied ertönen!" (Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 2: "Zieh hin, Wahnsinniger, zieh hin!" (Venus, Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Grace Bumbry, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 3: "Frau Holda kam aus dem Berg hervor" (Der Hirt)Richard Wagner, Else-Margrete Gardelli, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 3: "Zu dir wall ich, mein Jesus Christ" (Der Hirt, Tannhäuser, Chor)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Else-Margrete Gardelli, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Windgassen
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 4: "Wer ist der dort in brünstigem Gebete?" (Landgraf, Walther, Biterolf, Wolfram, Heinrich, Reinmar, Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Josef Greindl, Gerhard Stolze, Franz Grass, Eberhard Waechter, Georg Paskuda, Gerd Nienstedt, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act I, Scene 4: "Als du in kühnem Sänge uns bestrittest" (Wolfram, Walther, Heinrich, Biterolf, Reinmar, Landgraf, Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Eberhard Waechter, Gerhard Stolze, Georg Paskuda, Franz Grass, Gerd Nienstedt, Josef Greindl, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 1: "Dich, teure Halle, grüss ich wieder" (Elisabeth)Richard Wagner, Anja Silja, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 2: "Dort ist sie; nahe dich ihr ungestört!" (Wolfram, Tannhäuser, Elisabeth)Richard Wagner, Eberhard Waechter, Wolfgang Windgassen, Anja Silja, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 2: "Den Gott der Liebe sollst du preisen" (Tannhäuser, Elisabeth)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Anja Silja, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 3: "Dich treff ich hier, in dieser Halle" (Landgraf, Elisabeth)Richard Wagner, Josef Greindl, Anja Silja, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Freudig begrüssen wir die edle Halle" (Chor)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Bayreuth Festival Chorus
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Gar viel und schön" (Landgraf, Chor)Richard Wagner, Josef Greindl, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Bayreuth Festival Chorus
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Blick ich umher in diesem edlen Kreise" (Wolfram, Chor)Richard Wagner, Eberhard Waechter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Bayreuth Festival Chorus
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Auch ich darf mich so glücklich nennen" (Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "O Walther, der du also sangest" (Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Dir, Göttin der Liebe, soll mein Lied ertönen!" (Tannhäuser, Walther, Heinrich, Wolfram, Biterolf, Reinmar, Landgraf, Elisabeth, Chor)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Georg Paskuda, Gerhard Stolze, Eberhard Waechter, Franz Grass, Gerd Nienstedt, Josef Greindl, Anja Silja
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Was hör ich?" (Walther, Heinrich, Wolfram, Biterolf, Reinmar, Landgraf, Elisabeth, Chor)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Gerhard Stolze, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Georg Paskuda, Eberhard Waechter, Franz Grass, Gerd Nienstedt, Josef Greindl, Anja Silja
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Der Unglücksel'ge, den gefangen" (Elisabeth)Richard Wagner, Anja Silja, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Weh! Weh, mir Unglücksel'gem!" (Tannhäuser, Walther, Heinrich, Wolfram, Biterolf, Reinmar, Landgraf, Elisabeth, Chor)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Georg Paskuda, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Gerhard Stolze, Eberhard Waechter, Franz Grass, Gerd Nienstedt, Josef Greindl, Anja Silja
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Ein furchtbares Verbrechen ward begangen" (Landgraf)Richard Wagner, Josef Greindl, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act II, Scene 4: "Versammelt sind aus meinen Landen" (Landgraf, Walther, Heinrich, Wolfram, Biterolf, Reinmar, Elisabeth, Chor)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Josef Greindl, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Georg Paskuda, Gerhard Stolze, Eberhard Waechter, Franz Grass, Gerd Nienstedt, Anja Silja
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 1: EinleitungRichard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 1: "Wohl wusst ich hier sie im Gebet zu finden" (Wolfram, Chor)Richard Wagner, Eberhard Waechter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Bayreuth Festival Chorus
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 1: "Beglückt darf nun dich, o Heimat, ich schauen" (Elisabeth, Wolfram, Chor)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Anja Silja, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Eberhard Waechter
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 1: "Allmächt'ge Jungfrau, hör mein Flehen!" (Elisabeth, Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Anja Silja, Eberhard Waechter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 2: "Wie Todesahnung Dämmrung deckt die Lande" (Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Eberhard Waechter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 2: "O du, mein holder Abendstern" (Tannhäuser, Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Eberhard Waechter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 3: "Ich hörte Harfenschlag" (Tannhäuser, Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Eberhard Waechter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 3: "Inbrunst im Herzen" (Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 3: "Nach Rom gelangt ich so" (Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 3: "Da sank ich in Vernichtung dumpf darnieder" (Tannhäuser)Richard Wagner, Wolfgang Windgassen, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 3: "Willkommen, ungetreuer Mann" (Venus, Tannhäuser, Wolfram)Richard Wagner, Grace Bumbry, Wolfgang Windgassen, Eberhard Waechter, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III, Scene 3: "Heil! Heil! Der Gnade Wunder Heil!" (Chor, Walther, Heinrich, Wolfram, Biterolf, Reinmar, Landgraf)Richard Wagner, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Gerhard Stolze, Bayreuth Festival Chorus, Georg Paskuda, Eberhard Waechter, Franz Grass, Gerd Nienstedt, Josef Greindl
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