Legendary Wagner Singers of the 1930s (Telefunken Legacy Series)

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A mandatory set for Wagnerians and lovers of great singing. Here are some of the leading lights of German opera in recordings made between 1929 and 1939. The absence of the great Wagnerians of the period, such as Melchior, Schorr Lieder, and Flagstad, should trouble no one, since their recordings are easily available and their lesser-known contemporaries are very close to their exalted level. It would be hard to imagine, for example, better Wagnerian baritones than Rudolf Bockelmann, whose big, bold voice is compelling in arias from Tannh&aauml;user and Das Rheingold, and Herbert Janssen, who marries a beautiful voice to verbal sensitivities that make his Tannh&aauml;user excerpts so overwhelming. The set abounds in terrific tenors, too--Franz Völker, whose magnificent Lohengrin excerpts are highlights; Helge Roswaenge, whose bright, forward voice makes "Am stillen Herd" from Die Meistersinger another highlight; and the often erratic but always passionate Max Lorenz, heard in the Ring excerpts.

There are welcome surprises as well. Baritone Hans Reinmar's Sachs and Wotan may lack the tonal colors of his rivals, but he sings with feeling and sensitivity. Willi Storring's Siegfried scenes are done in a gleaming, thrustful, lighter voice than we're used to, but it's no less effective, even matching Lorenz, whose recordings of the scene follow. The women are almost as good--the famed Konetzni sisters, Maria Müller, and Maria Reining (especially touching in "Euch Lüften" from Lohengrin all contribute mightily. Bryan Crimp's transfers are superb, taming distortion and rendering the voices with a weight and presence that defy time. --Dan Davis

Legendary Wagner Singers of the 1930s (Telefunken Legacy Series), Music, Margarete Klose, Hans Reinmar, Herbert Janssen, Jaro Prohaska, Rudolf Bockelmann, Josef von Manowarda, Richard Wagner, Franz Schmidt, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, Heinz Tietjen, Selmar Meyrowitz, Walter Lutze, Berliner Philharmoniker, Berliner Staatsopernorchester, Orchester der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Anny Konetzni, Hilde Konetzni, Maria Muller, Maria Reining, Erich Zimmermann, Franz Völker, Helge Rosvaenge, Max Lorenz, Classical, Classical Collections-Artist Desc., Classical Music, Classical Vocals, German/Austrian Romantic Opera, Miscellaneous Music, Opera

Average customer rating: Rare and Brilliant Performances of Wagner

Legendary Wagner Singers of the 1930s (Telefunken Legacy Series) Max Lorenz , Berlin Philharmonic , and Bayreuth Orchestra Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000059QUO Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. Tannhauser, Act II: Dich, Teure Halle, Gruss' Ich Wieder - Hilde Konetzni/Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
2. Tannhauser, Act II: Blick Ich Umher - Rudolf Bockelmann
3. Tannhauser, Act III: Wohl Wusst' Ich Hier Sie Im Gebet Zu Finden - Herbert Janssen
4. Tannhauser, Act III: Wie Todesahnung (O, Du Mein Holder Abendstern) - Herbert Janssen
5. Lohengrin, Act I, Scene 2: Einsam In Truben Tagen - Maria Reining/Deutschen Opernhauses, Berlin Mannerchor
6. Lohengrin, Act I, Scene 3: Mein Herr Und Gott (Konigsgebet - Margarete Klose/Maria Muller/Josef Von Manowarda/Jaro Prohaska/Franz Volker/Festspielhauses...
7. Lohengrin, Act II, Scene 2: Euch Luften, Die Mein Klagen - Maria Reining
8. Lohengrin, Act III, Scene 2: Das Susse Lied Verhallt - Franz Volker/Maria Muller
9. Lohengrin, Act III, Scene 3: In Fernem Land (Gralserzahlung) - Franz Volker/Festspielhauses Bayreuth Chor
10. Tristan Und Isolde, Act II, Scene 3: Mild Und Leise Wie Er Lachelt (Isoldes Liebstod) - Gertrud Bindernagel
11. Die Meistersinger, Act I, Scene 3: Am Stillen Herd - Helge Roswaenge
12. Die Meistersinger, Act II, Scene 3: Was Duftet Doch Der Flieder - Rudolf Bockelmann
13. Die Meistersinger, Act III, Scene 5: Silentium - Wach Auf! Euch Macht Ihr's Leicht - Hans Reinmar
14. Die Meistersinger, Act III, Scene 5: Verachtet Mir Die Meister Nicht - Hans Reinmar

Tracks:

1. Das Rheingold, Scene 4: Abendlich Strahlt Der Sonne Auge - Rudolf Bockelmann
2. Die Walkure, Act I, Scene 3: Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond Siegmund Heiss Ich - Franz Volker/Maria Muller
3. Die Walkure, Act III, Scene 3: Wotans Abschied - Feuerzauber - Hans Reinmar
4. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Nothung, Nothung, Neidliches Schwert (Schmelzlied) - Willi Storring
5. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Schmiede, Mein Hammer, Ein Hartes Schwert (Schmiedelied) - Willi Storring
6. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Nothung, Nothung, Neidliches Schwert (Schmelzlied) - Max Lorenz
7. Siegfried, Act I, Scene 2: Schmiede, Mein Hammer, Ein Hartes Schwert (Schmiedelied) - Max Lorenz/Erich Zimmermann
8. Siegfried, Act II: Dass Der Main Vater Nicht Ist (Waldweben) - Max Lorenz
9. Gotterdammerung, Act III: Starke Scheite - Anni Konetzni

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There are welcome surprises as well. Baritone Hans Reinmar's Sachs and Wotan may lack the tonal colors of his rivals, but he sings with feeling and sensitivity. Willi Storring's Siegfried scenes are done in a gleaming, thrustful, lighter voice than we're used to, but it's no less effective, even matching Lorenz, whose recordings of the scene follow. The women are almost as good--the famed Konetzni sisters, Maria Müller, and Maria Reining (especially touching in "Euch Lüften" from Lohengrin all contribute mightily. Bryan Crimp's transfers are superb, taming distortion and rendering the voices with a weight and presence that defy time. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Rare and Brilliant Performances of Wagner.......2002-01-11

I was particularly engrossed by Willy Störring's rendition of two tracks from ''Siegfried.'' Störring is nothing short of electrifying -- far more impressive than anyone you'll find singing the part in an opera house today. I would say that those two tracks alone make the set worth buying, but there's plenty more performances that are, if not as impressive, than nearly as enjoyable (including four tracks recorded live at the 1936 Bayreuth festival).

If you're a fan either of Wagner or historical recordings in general, I would grab this two-CD set. While not on the ''must-have'' level of Bruno Walter's Act I of ''Die Walküre,'' it's a set that Wagnerites will want to own.

Track Listings:

1. Leopold Anton Kozeluch: Moisè in Egitto
2. Liszt: Sonata, Ballades and Polonaises
3. Lorin Maazel conducts Ravel ~ Boléro, Daphnis et Chloé Suites 1 & 2, La valse, Rapsodie espagnole
4. Love's Serenade, Vol. 3: Original Recordings 1939-1947
5. Melodious Accord
6. Monsoon
7. Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
8. Moving On [Import]
9. Mozart: Flute Concertos; Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter"
10. Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 14-16

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Essential Collection [Import]

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El Reencuentro: 15 Años Despues [Live]

Consuelo [Import]

Str8 Up Loco

Naked City