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On sale -40%Simon Rattle's 2015 recording on BR Klassik of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold has much of the intensity and drama of a fully staged production, though it was patched together from two concert performances and benefits from studio-quality recording and editing. One senses that Rattle wished to make a definitive recording, as free as possible from musical blemishes and stage mishaps, so every precaution was taken to capture all the vocal parts and the orchestral accompaniment carefully and cleanly, without losing any of the excitement of live performance. This recording features baritone Michael Volle as Wotan, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as Alberich, and mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Kulman as Fricka, with a supporting cast that is vocally strong and well-rehearsed, even though many of the singers are not famous outside Germany. The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra is dynamic and powerful, sounding as if it has been playing Wagner's operas for years, in addition to its extremely busy recording schedule for other repertoire. In light of these points, Rattle's Rheingold is a fine recording for home listening and studying the score, as opposed to a more theatrical or historical version to be appreciated for distinctive acting or legendary singing.
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Das Rheingold (Richard Wagner)
Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Mirella Hagen, Performer - Stefanie Iranyi, Performer - Eva Vogel, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Stefanie Iranyi, Performer - Mirella Hagen, Performer - Eva Vogel, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Stefanie Iranyi, Performer - Mirella Hagen, Performer - Eva Vogel, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Mirella Hagen, Performer - Stefanie Iranyi, Performer - Eva Vogel, Performer - Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Stefanie Iranyi, Performer - Mirella Hagen, Performer - Eva Vogel, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Annette Dasch, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Peter Rose, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Annette Dasch, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Peter Rose, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Annette Dasch, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Michael Volle, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Peter Rose, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Peter Rose, Performer - Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Peter Rose, Performer - Annette Dasch, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Michael Volle, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Herwig Pecoraro, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Herwig Pecoraro, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
DISC 2
Herwig Pecoraro, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Herwig Pecoraro, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Tomasz Konieczny, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Peter Rose, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Peter Rose, Performer - Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Annette Dasch, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Christian van Horn, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Janina Baechle, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Christian van Horn, Performer - Annette Dasch, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Peter Rose, Performer - Eric Halfvarson, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Christian van Horn, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Benjamin Bruns, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Michael Volle, Performer - Elisabeth Kulman, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Mirella Hagen, Performer - Stefanie Iranyi, Performer - Michael Volle, Performer - Eva Vogel, Performer - Burkhard Ulrich, Performer - Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor - Richard Wagner, Composer
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
Album review
Simon Rattle's 2015 recording on BR Klassik of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold has much of the intensity and drama of a fully staged production, though it was patched together from two concert performances and benefits from studio-quality recording and editing. One senses that Rattle wished to make a definitive recording, as free as possible from musical blemishes and stage mishaps, so every precaution was taken to capture all the vocal parts and the orchestral accompaniment carefully and cleanly, without losing any of the excitement of live performance. This recording features baritone Michael Volle as Wotan, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as Alberich, and mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Kulman as Fricka, with a supporting cast that is vocally strong and well-rehearsed, even though many of the singers are not famous outside Germany. The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra is dynamic and powerful, sounding as if it has been playing Wagner's operas for years, in addition to its extremely busy recording schedule for other repertoire. In light of these points, Rattle's Rheingold is a fine recording for home listening and studying the score, as opposed to a more theatrical or historical version to be appreciated for distinctive acting or legendary singing.
© TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 45 track(s)
- Total length: 02:22:24
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
- Composer: Richard Wagner
- Label: BR-Klassik
- Genre: Classical
2015 BR-Klassik 2015 BR-Klassik
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