Der fliegende Holländer / Weikl, Studer, Domingo, Sotin, Seiffert; Sinopoli

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For some bizarre reason only failing marketing execs know, this fascinating reading of Dutchman has been sitting, unreleased, in DG's vaults since 1991. The performance is, to be sure, unorthodox: Even if one argues, correctly, that this is Wagner's most Italianate opera (and that he was writing treatises in defense of Bellini at the time), the sheer "Italian-ness" of Sinopoli's reading is certain to amaze. The long melodies are emphasized, legato is ever-present (Senta's opening humming actually sounds like Bellini), rubato is thick, and even the singers' diction seems to be (purposefully) soft. Bernd Weikl, with a voice ideally about only 2/3 the weight really needed for the role, sings a highly nuanced, interesting Dutchman, and Cheryl Studer's Senta, while lacking the insane intensity Rysanek brought to the role, is weirdly, wonderfully interior and sings up a storm. Placido Domingo is cookie-cutter ardent, singing with bright tone and little thought. Hans Sotin's Daland is dullish; Peter Seiffert's Steersman is distinguished. Highest marks go to Sinopoli, though: Tempi are quick and tension is high, but there's never a feeling of being rushed, and dynamic markings are scrupulously observed. The chorus is super, as is the orchestra. Bellini's music, Wagner wrote, had "real passion." You'll find it here. --Robert Levine

USA Today
Studer sails the voice-wrecking role of Senta, Domingo is his vocally resplendent self and Weikl is thoroughly knowing in the title role....

Der fliegende Holländer / Weikl, Studer, Domingo, Sotin, Seiffert; Sinopoli

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Der fliegende Holländer / Weikl, Studer, Domingo, Sotin, Seiffert; Sinopoli
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 Der fliegende Holländer / Weikl, Studer, Domingo, Sotin, Seiffert; Sinopoli
Richard Wagner , Giuseppe Sinopoli , Plácido Domingo , Cheryl Studer , Hans Sotin , and Peter Seiffert
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ASIN: B000009ON2
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

  1. Der fliegende Hollander: Ouverture
  2. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.1 Introduction - Hojohe! Halloho!
  3. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.1 Introduction - Mit Gewitter und Sturm aus fernem Meer
  4. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.2 Rezitativ und Arie - Die Frist ist um
  5. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.2 Rezitativ und Arie - Wie oft in Meeres tiefsten Schlund
  6. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.3 Szene, Duett und Chor - He! Holla! Steuermann!
  7. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.3 Szene, Duett und Chor - Durch Sturm und bosen Wind verschlagen
  8. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.3 Szene, Duett und Chor - Wie? Hort' ich recht? Meine Tochter sein Weib?
  9. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.3 Szene, Duett und Chor - Sudwind! Sudwind!
  10. Der fliegende Hollander: Erster Aufzug: No.3 Szene, Duett und Chor - Mit Gewitter und Sturm
  11. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.4 Lied, Szene, Ballade und Chor - Summ und brumm, du gutes Radchen
  12. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.4 Lied, Szene, Ballade und Chor - Du boses Kind

Tracks:

  1. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.4 Lied, Szene, Ballade und Chor - Johohoe! Traft ihr das Schiff im Meer an
  2. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.4 Lied, Szene, Ballade und Chor - Senta! Senta! Willst du mich verderben?
  3. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.5 Duett - Bleib, Senta! Bleib nur einen Augenblick!
  4. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.5 Duett - Auf hohem Felsen lag ich traumend
  5. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.6 Finale - Min Kind, du siehst mich auf der Schwelle
  6. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.6 Finale - Mogst du, mein Kind, den fremden Mann willkommen heissen
  7. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.6 Finale - Wie aus der Ferne langst vergang'ner Zeiten
  8. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.6 Finale - Wirst du des Vaters Wahl nicht schelten?
  9. Der fliegende Hollander: Zweiter Aufzug: No.6 Finale - Verzeiht! Mein Volk halt draussen sich nicht mehr
  10. Der fliegende Hollander: Orchesterzwischenspiel
  11. Der fliegende Hollander: Dritter Aufzug: No.7 Chor und horen - Steuermann, lass die Wacht!
  12. Der fliegende Hollander: Dritter Aufzug: No.7 Chor und horen - Johohohe! Johohohe! Hoe! Hoe!
  13. Der fliegende Hollander: Dritter Aufzug: No.8 Finale - Was musst' ich horen
  14. Der fliegende Hollander: Dritter Aufzug: No.8 Finale - Willst jenes Tags du nicht dich mehr entsinnen
  15. Der fliegende Hollander: Dritter Aufzug: No.8 Finale - Verloren! Ach, verloren!
  16. Der fliegende Hollander: Dritter Aufzug: No.8 Finale - Erfahre das Geschick, vor dem ich dich bewahr'!

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For some bizarre reason only failing marketing execs know, this fascinating reading of Dutchman has been sitting, unreleased, in DG's vaults since 1991. The performance is, to be sure, unorthodox: Even if one argues, correctly, that this is Wagner's most Italianate opera (and that he was writing treatises in defense of Bellini at the time), the sheer "Italian-ness" of Sinopoli's reading is certain to amaze. The long melodies are emphasized, legato is ever-present (Senta's opening humming actually sounds like Bellini), rubato is thick, and even the singers' diction seems to be (purposefully) soft. Bernd Weikl, with a voice ideally about only 2/3 the weight really needed for the role, sings a highly nuanced, interesting Dutchman, and Cheryl Studer's Senta, while lacking the insane intensity Rysanek brought to the role, is weirdly, wonderfully interior and sings up a storm. Placido Domingo is cookie-cutter ardent, singing with bright tone and little thought. Hans Sotin's Daland is dullish; Peter Seiffert's Steersman is distinguished. Highest marks go to Sinopoli, though: Tempi are quick and tension is high, but there's never a feeling of being rushed, and dynamic markings are scrupulously observed. The chorus is super, as is the orchestra. Bellini's music, Wagner wrote, had "real passion." You'll find it here. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars best Senta on disc!.......2006-12-13

This is a wonderful record which i enjoy more and more. The conductor and the singers are all first rate. But especially Cheryl Studer sings the most beautiful of all Senta's on disc. She really sounds girlish and fresh, no problems for the voice at this date of recording! The most other Sentas on record sound also beautiful but not young enough. The Technics are also without fault however at Deutsche Grammophon. My recommendation!

5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Dutchman.......2006-01-11

Sinopoli's rendition of Wagner's first successful opera, Der Fliegende Hollander, is something that (almost) everyone should own. The orchestral feeling of the stormy sea is both enchanting and furious at the same time. Cheryl Studer is magnificient when singing Senta's Ballad, and Placido Domingo does what he does best as Erik. The choir and the orchestra are in top form and the fast tempi Sinopoli chooses is well done and exhilarating.

I don't know about the other two reviewers that gave this CD one and two stars out of five, but this Hollander is here to stay. And stay away from James Levine's rendition; it's so slow that you'll fall asleep right after the Overture.

5 out of 5 stars The best modern Dutchman, in great sound .......2005-09-24

The Flying Dutchman has always been a conductor's opera. The orchestral writing is stormy and dramatic, the overture a great showpiece, the third act full of ensemble work for the chorus. Sinopoli masters all these aspects of the opera and is aided by wonderful, natural recorded sound.

His cast includes a great lyrical Senta in Cheryl Studer and stellar casting in Domingo as the hapless lover Eric. Everyone in fact is so good that this would be a unsurpassed modern Dutchman if it weren't for Weikl in the lead role. Germany ra out of first-rate Wagner baritones for a while, and Weikl filled the void as best he could. He has a good solid voice but a stolid sense of characerization--his cursed sea captain doesn't resonate with suffering or mythical loneliness. But in his middle-of-the-road way Weikl is far from being bad, and all around him you get an absolutely riveting rpoduction.

1 out of 5 stars Are you sure we can't give -3 stars?.......2000-07-10

The only reason I can see for anyone to listen to, let alone own, this vastly inferior performance of "Dutchman" is the fact that the best digital stereo version seems to be unavailable. That was the incredible 1981 (or '82) live performance featuring Lisbeth Balslev (who was far better than Studer), Robert Schunk (who could outsing Domingo on his best day), Matti Salminen as Daland, and Simon Estes as the Dutchman. Yes, Estes took most of his opening monologue to warm up, but once he did he was magnificent, with the power of a Schorr and the ringing resonance of Lawrence Tibbett. And Woldeman Nelsson's conducting was nothing short of spectacular. In fact, I have this performance 2 ways, on CD and video, and I love them both.

Sinopoli - spare me.

2 out of 5 stars What's all the fuss about?.......2000-07-05

Really, I fail to see what the fuss is about regarding this recording of Dutchman. Studer has such a flutter in her voice especially when she really has to sing, and that's many times! She is no match for Voigt and even Behrens. Weikl fails to meet Morris in terms of vocal intensity and insight, although he is a wonderful singer. Domingo.....no comment - prefer Heppner! Sinopoli is the opera's saving grace as far as tempi and orchestra control. Chorus is great!

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