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Wagner (1813-1883)

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The Definitive Edition! The OPUS ARTE label is proud to present a 30-disc box set of live recordings from the Bayreuth Festival. Thielemann's 2008 performance of "The Ring of the Nibelung" in the Bayreuth Festival has earned him a reputation as a "Wagner conductor". Thielemann also gave a stately performance of "The Wandering Dutchman" in 2013. The lineup of singers is also outstanding, including the best Helden tenors such as Stephen Gould and Robert Dean Smith and the much-talked-about Klaus Florian Folkert, as well as the new generation of Wagner sopranos such as Eva-Maria Westburg, Linda Watson, and Irene Theorin. The grand love drama of the new generation of Wagnerian sopranos, including Eva-Maria Westburg, Linda Watson, and Irene Theorin, will overwhelm the audience. All performances are applauded. The story of salvation through pure love is one of the main themes of Wagner's later works, and in many ways is a good introduction to Wagner. Tannhäuser" (3 CDs)The plot of the salvation of the soul through eternal love, as well as the use of light motifs, form the elements that characterize Wagner's later works.Lohengrin(3CD)Following his Bayreuth debut in 2008 with "Die Meistersinger", Klaus Florian Forkert made a strong impression in 2011 with his performance of "Lohengrin" in the title role. This is the first live recording of the complete Bayreuth production of "Der Ring des Nibelungen" in Philips in 1966-67, and the first authorized release in nearly 40 years. In addition to Thielemann's conducting, the singers are excellent. ◎Music "Tristan und Isolde" (4 CDs): The title role was performed by Robert Dean Smith, a neat knight, and Irene Theorin, a powerful singer, and was a big hit. ◎Meistersinger at Nuremberg (4 CDs)An exhilarating performance under the baton of Sebastian Weigle and the singing of a superb selection of singers make this lengthy work a pleasure to enjoy to the fullest. Naxos Japan