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Wagner: Tannhäuser Act Ii, Lohengrin Bridal Scene


Release Date: 05/30/2000 
Label:  Preiser Records   Catalog #: 89949   Spars Code: ADD 
Composer:  Richard Wagner
Performer:  Karl Armster,  Josef Schoeffel,  Arthur Neudahm,  Annie Krull,   ... 
Conductor:  Eduard Künneke
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Odeon Grand Orchestre,  Choir of the Berlin Court Orchestra
Number of Discs: 1 
Recorded in: Mono 
Length: 1 Hours 18 Mins. 

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Notes and Editorial Reviews

These 1909 performances are the first recorded extensive excerpts of Richard Wagner's music in the history of recording. What is more, they are sung by such famous singers as Annie Krull (who created the title role in Strauss's 'Elektra') and one of the greatest singing actresses of all time, Emmy Destinn. In the 'Lohengrin' scene, Destinn reveals the impeccable technique, unique sound, and evenness of registers for which she was acclaimed. Her portrayal of Elsa is one of the finest to be heard. The second act of 'Tannhäuser' showcases the splendid singing talents of Krull as Elisabeth. Her unforced and velvety soprano is capable of both power and delicacy. Thankfully, sound engineers have not doctored the sound on these two recordings. Read more Both excerpts preserve the historical intimacy of the recording technology of the day, allowing the listener to focus on the immensely gratifying vocalism of these superb casts. Read less

Works on This Recording

1. Tannhäuser: Act 2 by Richard Wagner
Performer:  Karl Armster (Baritone), Josef Schoeffel (Tenor), Arthur Neudahm (Bass),
Annie Krull (Soprano), Fritz Vogelstrom (Tenor), Léon Rains (Bass),
Hermann Weil (Baritone), Walter Kirchhoff (Tenor)
Conductor:  Eduard Künneke
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Odeon Grand Orchestre,  Choir of the Berlin Court Orchestra
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1845/1861; Germany 
 Date of Recording: 1909 
Venue:  Berlin, Germany 
Length: 58 Minutes 42 Secs. 
Language: German 
2. Lohengrin: Bridal Scene by Richard Wagner
Performer:  Rudolf Berger (Tenor), Emmy Destinn (Soprano)
Conductor:  Eduard Künneke
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Odeon Grand Orchestre
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1846-1847; Germany 
 Date of Recording: 1909 
Venue:  Berlin, Germany 
Length: 19 Minutes 35 Secs. 
Language: German 

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