Immerse yourself in the epic world of Richard Wagner with the release of "Wagner: Die Walküre & Götterdämmerung" on Warner Classics. This monumental album, released on October 29, 2021, offers a comprehensive journey through two of Wagner's most celebrated operas, "Die Walküre" and "Götterdämmerung." Spanning nearly three hours, this collection is a testament to Wagner's genius, featuring live performances that capture the raw power and drama of his compositions.
The album opens with the iconic "Ride of the Valkyries" from "Die Walküre," a piece that has become synonymous with Wagner's work. It continues through the opera's third act, showcasing the intense interactions between characters like Brünnhilde, Wotan, and the Valkyries. The second part of the album delves into "Götterdämmerung," the grand finale of Wagner's Ring Cycle, with highlights including the Prologue and key scenes from Acts 1, 2, and 3. Each track is performed with a level of intensity and passion that brings Wagner's dramatic vision to life.
This album is not just for opera enthusiasts; it is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the grandeur and complexity of classical music. Wagner's intricate compositions and the powerful performances captured in this collection make "Wagner: Die Walküre & Götterdämmerung" a standout release in the world of classical music. Whether you're a long-time fan of Wagner or new to his work, this album offers a compelling introduction to the depth and drama of his operatic masterpieces.
Tracks
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 1: Ride of the Valkyries. "Hojotoho! Heiaha!" (Valkyries) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Edith Coates, Elsa Stenning, Evelyn Arden, Gladys Ripley, Gwladys Garside, Linda Seymour, Mae Craven, Thelma Bardsley, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 1: "Schützt mich, und helft in höchster Not!" (Brünnnhilde, Sieglinde, Walyries) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Edith Coates, Elsa Stenning, Evelyn Arden, Gladys Ripley, Gwladys Garside, Kirsten Flagstad, Linda Seymour, Mae Craven, Maria Muller, Thelma Bardsley, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 2: "Wo ist Brünnhild’, wo die Verbrecherin?" (Wotan, Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Rudolf Bockelmann, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 2: "Hörtet ihr nicht, was ich verhängt?" (Wotan, Walkyries) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Edith Coates, Elsa Stenning, Evelyn Arden, Gladys Ripley, Gwladys Garside, Linda Seymour, Mae Craven, Rudolf Bockelmann, Thelma Bardsley, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 3: "War es so schmählich, was ich verbrach" (Wotan, Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Rudolf Bockelmann, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 3: "So tatest du, was so gern zu tun ich begehrt" (Wotan, Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Rudolf Bockelmann, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 3: "In festen Schlaf verschliess ich dich" (Wotan, Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Rudolf Bockelmann, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 3: "Leb wohl, du kühnes, herrliches Kind!" (Wotan) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Rudolf Bockelmann, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3, Scene 3: "Loge, hör'! Lausche hieher!" (Wotan) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Rudolf Bockelmann, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Prologue: Dawn (Live)Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Prologue: "Zu neuen Taten, teurer Helde" (Brünnhilde)Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Prologue: "Mehr gabst du, Wunderfrau" (Brünnhilde, Siegfried) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Prologue: "O heilige Götter" (Brünnhilde, Siegfried) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Scene 3: "Altgewohntes Geräusch" (Brünnhilde, Waltraute) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Margarete Klose, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Scene 3: "Höre mit Sinn, was ich dir sage!" (Waltraute) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Margarete Klose, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Scene 3: "Welch banger Träume Mären" (Brünnhilde, Waltraute) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Margarete Klose, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Scene 3: "Blitz und Gewölk" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Scene 3: "Brünnhild’! Ein Freier kam" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 1, Scene 3: "Jetzt bist du mein" (Siegfried, Brünnhilde)Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 4: "Heil dir, Gunther!" (Chorus) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Chorus of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 4: "Brünnhild’, die hehrste Frau" (Gunther, Chorus) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Chorus of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Herbert Janssen, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 4: "Gegrüßt sei, teurer Held" (Gunther, Siegfried, Brünnhilde, Hagen, Chorus) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Chorus of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Herbert Janssen, Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, Ludwig Weber, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 4: "Einen Ring sah ich an deiner Hand" (Gutrune, Gunther, Siegfried, Brünnhilde, Hagen) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert Janssen, Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, Ludwig Weber, Maria Nezadal, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 4: "Betrug! Betrug!" (Gutrune, Gunther, Siegfried, Chorus) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Chorus of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Herbert Janssen, Lauritz Melchior, Maria Nezadal, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 4: "Helle Wehr! Heilige Waffe!" (Siegfried, Brünnhilde, Chorus) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Chorus of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Kirsten Flagstad, Lauritz Melchior, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 4: "Glaub, mehr zürnt es mich als dich" (Siegfried) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Lauritz Melchior, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 5: "Welches Unholds List" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 5: "Vertraue mir, betrog’ne Frau!" (Brünnhilde, Hagen) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Ludwig Weber, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 5: "Un dort trifft ihn mein Speer" (Brünnhilde, Hagen) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Ludwig Weber, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 2, Scene 5: "So soll es sein!" (Gunther, Brünnhilde, Hagen) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert Janssen, Kirsten Flagstad, Ludwig Weber, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Scene 3: "Schweigt eures Jammers jauchzenden Schwall" (Gutrune, Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, Maria Nezadal, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Scene 3: "Starke Scheite schichtet mir dort" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Scene 3: "Wie Sonne lauter strahlt mir sein Licht" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Scene 3: "O ihr, der Eide ewige Hüter!" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Scene 3: "Mein Erbe nun nehm’ ich zu eigen" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Scene 3: "Fliegt heim, ihr Raben!" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Wagner: Götterdämmerung, Act 3, Scene 3: "Grane, mein Roß, sei mir gegrüßt!" (Brünnhilde) [Live]Richard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Kirsten Flagstad, London Philharmonic Orchestra
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