Wagner: Meistersinger von Nürnberg WWV96; Götterdämmerung WWV86d

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Fritz Reiner is another one of the great conductors who, for reasons associated with the economics of record production, never recorded a complete Wagner opera (or any other, aside from an early Carmen on RCA). And yet, like his colleagues George Szell and Bruno Walter--both expatiates fleeing Hitler's Germany--Reiner made his reputation in the theater, and his experience certainly tells in this legendary disc of Wagner excerpts. The main attraction of these performances lies in the wonderful collection of bits from Die Meistersinger, an excellent chance to hear more than just the obligatory prelude. In fact, as Wagner recordings go, this disc is unique on account of both the repertoire and the quality of the performances. --David Hurwitz

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    Tracks:

    1. Rienzi: Ov - VPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
    2. Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Prld To Act I - BPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
    3. Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Prld To Act II - BPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
    4. Parsifal: Transformation Scene - BPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
    5. Tannhauser: Venusberg Music - BPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
    6. Die Walkure: Ride Of The Valkyries - BPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
    7. Gotterdammerung: Siegfried's Rhine Journey - VPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
    8. Gotterdammerung: Siegfried's Funeral March - VPO/Hans Knappertsbusch
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      Release Date: 1996-02-20

      Tracks:

      1. Gotterdammerung, Act II: 'Brunnhild, die heerste Frau'
      2. Gotterdammerung, Act II: 'Heil'ge Gotter! Himmlische Lenker!'
      3. Gotterdammerung, Act II: 'Helle Wher! Heilige Waffe!'
      4. Gotterdammerung, Act III: 'Her den Ring!'
      5. Gotterdammerung, Act III: 'Starke Scheite'
      6. Gotterdammerung, Siegfrieds Rheinfahrt - Orch of the Bayreuth Festival/Wilhelm Furtwangler
      7. Tristan und Isolde, Prld to Act I - Orch of the Bayreuth Festival/Wilhelm Furtwangler
      8. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, Act II: 'Guten Abend, Meister' - VPO/Wilhelm Furtwangler
      Wagner: Meistersinger von Nürnberg WWV96; Götterdämmerung WWV86d
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Reiner and CSO at the top of their game
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      Release Date: 1994-01-18

      Tracks:

      1. From Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Prld To Act I
      2. From Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Prld To Act III
      3. From Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dance Of The Apprentices
      4. From Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Procession Of The Meistersingers
      5. From Gotterdammerung: Siegfried's Rhine Journey
      6. From Gotterdammerung: Siegfried's Funeral Music
      7. Lohengrin: Prld To Act III
      8. From Tannhauser: Festmarsch
      9. From Hansel Und Gretel: Dream Pantomime

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      Fritz Reiner is another one of the great conductors who, for reasons associated with the economics of record production, never recorded a complete Wagner opera (or any other, aside from an early Carmen on RCA). And yet, like his colleagues George Szell and Bruno Walter--both expatiates fleeing Hitler's Germany--Reiner made his reputation in the theater, and his experience certainly tells in this legendary disc of Wagner excerpts. The main attraction of these performances lies in the wonderful collection of bits from Die Meistersinger, an excellent chance to hear more than just the obligatory prelude. In fact, as Wagner recordings go, this disc is unique on account of both the repertoire and the quality of the performances. --David Hurwitz

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Reiner and CSO at the top of their game.......2006-11-03

      Fritz Reiner's tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was the greatest collaboration in the history of symphonic music in the United States. This recording showcases them at the height of their considerable powers. The exemplary playing of the brass section is worthy of special accolades: Kudos to Adolph Herseth (the greatest orchestral trumpeter the world has yet known), Frank Crisafulli, Arnold Jacobs, and the rest. Fritz Reiner has such complete command of the orchestra that he can afford to let it play loudly yet not lose cohesiveness. The performances are richly emotional and evocative, doing full justice to Wagner's orchestral colors. The sound is remarkably lively and clear for a recording that dates from the 1950's. Highly recommended.

      Track Listings:

      1. 20th Century French Wind Trios
      2. 3968 CR13
      3. Adventures of Mark Twain [Soundtrack]
      4. Alwyn: Symphony No. 5 "Hydriotaphia"; Sinfonietta for Strings; Piano Concerto No. 2
      5. An American Flute Recital
      6. Ariel/Gloria/King Midas
      7. Arthur Berger: The Complete Orchestral Music
      8. Artur Rubinstein
      9. Bach: 4 Orchestral Suites
      10. Bach - Cantatas · 9 / Bach Collegium Japan · Suzuki

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