- Audio CD (18 Feb 2002)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Number of Discs: 3
- Format: Box set
- Label: CLASSICAL
- ASIN: B00005UW19
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 114,741 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Act 1 : Overture | |||
| 2. "Act 1 Scene I : Der Venusberg Sirenen : ""Naht euch dem Strande""" | |||
| 3. "Act 1 Scene II : Venus : ""Geliebter, sag! Wo weilt dein Sinn?""" | |||
| 4. "Act 1 Scene II : ""Dir töne Lob""" | |||
| 5. "Act 1 Scene II : ""Dank deiner Huld, gepriesen sei dein Leben!""" | |||
| 6. "Act 1 Scene II : ""Geliebter! Komm, sieh dort die Grotte""" | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. "Wagner : Tannhäuser : Act 2 ""Dich teure Halle, grüss' ich wieder"" [Elisabeth]" | |||
| 2. "Act 2 Scene II : ""Dort ist sie, nihe dich ihr ungestört""" | |||
| 3. "Act 2 Scene II : ""Den Gott der Liebe sollst du preisen""" | |||
| 4. "Act 2 Scene III : ""Dich treff ich hier in dieser Halle""" | |||
| 5. Act 2 Scene IV : Einzug der Gäste | |||
| 6. "Act 2 Scene IV : ""Freudig begrüssen wir die edlen Halle""" | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Act 3 : Introduction : Tannhaüsers Pilgerfahrt | |||
| 2. "Act 3 Scene I : ""Wohl wußt' ich hier sie im Gebet zu finden""" | |||
| 3. "Act 3 Scene I : ""Beglückt darf nun dich, o Heimat ich schauen""" | |||
| 4. "Act 3 Scene I : ""Allmächt'ge Jungfrau! Hör mein Flechen!""" | |||
| 5. "Act 3 Scene II : ""Wie Todesahnung, Dämmrung deckt die Lande""" | |||
| 6. "Act 3 Scene II : ""O! du mein holder Abendstern""" | |||
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When the DG/Sinopoli recording of this work appeared, listeners rejoiced at the beauty and purity of Domingo's singing in the notoriously difficult title role. Here, Peter Seiffert does even better: not only does he have a bright and beautiful voice along with the requisite technique to cope with the part, but he is also a native German with fine dramatic insight, and the combination is simply more satisfying that Domingo's admirable but generalized intensity. In fact, one probably needs to go back to Melchior to hear better singing in this part. Even though Barenboim's conducting exhibits many extremes of tempo, his concentration generally holds things together well. Seiffert's colleagues are all admirable, even if they do not surpass their finest competitors in previous recordings. As Elisabeth, Eaglen does a commendable job in a role that isn't ideal for her, lightening her tone to convey youth and purity, but she is not ideally steady. Meier's Venus, though not especially rich in tone, is predictably compelling. It will come as no surprise that Pape is an impressive Landgraf: one of the best, yielding only to Frick, who can be heard under both Konwitschny (EMI) and Karajan (DG). As Wolfram, Thomas Hampson demonstrates his ever-expanding repertoire and growing richness of voice. His performance here is somewhat in the mold of Fischer-Dieskau (for Konwitschny), both in terms of the slimness of his timbre and his occasionally mannered delivery; a fuller sound and a more natural delivery, such as one finds with Waechter (for Karajan and Sawallisch) or Weikl (for Haitink and Davis on video) are more satisfying. The recorded sound is excellent (distinctly better than Sinopoli's). Barenboim's orchestra and chorus perform admirably, with even more security and splendor than in his earlier Lohengrin. The minor parts are all well taken, too, all of which adds up to a very satisfying performance.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The 4 star reviewers are very kind in their judgement of this set. At the time of writing it is at first glance one of only 2 recordings in Stereo of the now less favoured Dresden Version of this work, the other being the deeply unsatisfactory Gerdes. However, this is not quite the case as Barenboim incorporates the Paris version (should really be called the Vienna version) duet between Heinrich and Venus after the Dresden Bacchanale-really strange. Jane Eaglen is simply awful as Elizabeth-her big wobbly voice is totally unsuited to this (or in my view any other!) role and her casting is inexplicable to me! Waltraud Meier isn't the sexiest Venus either, but at least sings with her usual beautiful firm and rounded tone. Seiffert was in his prime and is a fine Tannhauser, and the rest of the cast are first rate, especially Hampson. Barenboim exhibits all his usual quirks as a Wagner conductor-sudden inexplicable accelerandi followed by leaden tempi at times-but gets away with it in this uneven work. The recording is very detailed if a touch dry-sounding, and the playing is predictably superb. My preference is for the later edition-Paris-Tannhauser, and there I would opt for Solti-still after all these years- as first choice, though the Sinopoli is also superb if you can live with Domingo's mangling of German. If you want a "nearly" Dresden version then this is really the only choice, but huge allowances have to be made. Lukewarm recommendation from this reviewer. Stewart Crowe
Since writing this review, the Konwitschny Berlin Opera recording of the very early stereo era has been reissued by EMI. The sound is "lo-fi", and although it has a stellar cast bar one, and is very well conducted, the "bar one" is Heinrich himself in the form of Hans Hopf who is not an alluring Tannhauser-his later Herod for Bohm is his forte. However, it is the Dresden version- genuinely- and is a very low cost alternative-and you will hear some great performances by artists from the Golden Era. Worth considering. SC.
Since writing this review, the Konwitschny Berlin Opera recording of the very early stereo era has been reissued by EMI. The sound is "lo-fi", and although it has a stellar cast bar one, and is very well conducted, the "bar one" is Heinrich himself in the form of Hans Hopf who is not an alluring Tannhauser-his later Herod for Bohm is his forte. However, it is the Dresden version- genuinely- and is a very low cost alternative-and you will hear some great performances by artists from the Golden Era. Worth considering. SC.
3 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Baranboim's output as a conductor is quite in the same league as his paino playing, and considering his status as one of THE great living pianists, that is saying something.
The approach here tends to be lyrical, which gives the singers a chance to really SING... And sing they, do, with power or pathos or rage or indeed everything the score calls for.
The recorded sound and mix is superb.
It's not the greatest recording of this great work ever made, but it is damn fine and well worth those sheckles.
Lovers of Wagner operas need not hesitate.
[...]Highly recommended.
The approach here tends to be lyrical, which gives the singers a chance to really SING... And sing they, do, with power or pathos or rage or indeed everything the score calls for.
The recorded sound and mix is superb.
It's not the greatest recording of this great work ever made, but it is damn fine and well worth those sheckles.
Lovers of Wagner operas need not hesitate.
[...]Highly recommended.
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