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Wagner - Highlights From Das Rheingold And Die Walküre
Review by Young Sixtin
The album Highlights From Das Rheingold And Die Walküre by Wagner is a remarkable collection of some of the most iconic pieces from two of his most celebrated operas. The album is a true masterpiece, showcasing the composer's exceptional talent and skill in creating beautiful and complex music.
The album features a range of pieces, from the grand and powerful to the delicate and emotive. The dramatic opening of Das Rheingold, with its thundering brass and sweeping strings, sets the tone for the entire album. The hauntingly beautiful "Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walküre is another standout track, showcasing Wagner's ability to create music that is both powerful and evocative.
The performances on the album are superb, with the orchestra and soloists delivering a flawless and passionate rendition of Wagner's music. The album is a testament to the enduring popularity and influence of Wagner's work, and it is sure to be a favorite among fans of classical music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Leb' Wohl, Du Kühnes, Herrliches Kind! (Wotan's Farewell) | ||
| Ohe! Ohe! Schreckliche Schlange (The Capture Of Alberich: The Return From Nibelheim) Scene 3 | ||
| Hojotoho! Hojotoho! (Ride Of The Valkyries) | ||
| Hojotoho! Hojotoho! (The Ride Of The Valkyries) Act III | ||
| Hojotoho! Hojotoho! (The Ride Of The Valkyries) Act 3 | ||
| Schwüles Gedünst (The Forging Of The Rainbow Bridge: The Entry Of The Gods Into Valhalla) | ||
| Ihr Andern Harrt Bis Abend Hier (The Descent To Nibelheim: The Discovery Of The Tarnhelm) Scenes 2 - 3 | ||
| Schwüles Gedünst (The Forging Of The Rainbow Bridge; The Entry Into Valhalla) | ||
| Dort, Die Kröte! Greife Sie Rasch (The Return From Nibelheim) | ||
| Ihr Andern Harrt Bis Abend Hier (The Descent To Nibelheim) |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- SXL 2230
- LXT 5586
- SXL 2230, SXL.2230
- OS 25126
- OS25126
Labels
- Decca
- London Records
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Stereo
- Mono
- Compilation
- Repress
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | The Decca Record Company Limited |
| Copyright (c) | The Decca Record Company Limited |
| Made By | The Decca Record Company Limited |
| Recorded At | Sofiensaal |
| Mastered At | Decca Studios |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Composed By | Wagner |
| Conductor | Georg Solti (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Orchestra | Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, The |
| Vocals | Ilona Steingruber (tracks: B1, B2) |
| Baritone Vocals [Bass-Baritone | George London (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Wotan] | George London (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Baritone Vocals | Eberhard Wächter (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Bass Vocals | Gustav Neidlinger (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Contralto Vocals | Hetty Plumacher (tracks: B1, B2) |
| Engineer | James Brown |
| Mastered By | E |
| Mezzo-soprano Vocals | Ira Malaniuk (tracks: A1 to A3) |
| Producer | Erik Smith |
| Sleeve Notes | Peggie Cochrane |
| Soprano Vocals | Kirsten Flagstad (tracks: B1, B2) |
| Tenor Vocals | Waldemar Kmentt (tracks: A1 to A3) |
Notes
- Made in England.
- Current tracklisting was based on the back sleeve.
- Track A2 title on the label: "Dort, Die Kröte! Greife Sie Rasch (The Return From Nibelheim)"
- "Grace Hoffman" also credited as "Grace Hoffmann" on the back sleeve.
- © The Decca Record Company Limited
- This issue compiles excerpts from two previously available releases:
- Die Walküre: SXL 2131-2
- Das Rheingold: SXL 2101/2/3
- This version is a repress from 1968 - 1970.
- The original version has "ORIGINAL RECORDING BY" text on 'grooved' labels and a flipback sleeve.
- The original version was released in 1960.
- LABELS:
- Black/silver 'wideband' labels
- No 'groove' in label area
- "MADE IN ENGLAND BY" at 11 o'clock
- "℗ 1960"
- Decca 'Musical Notes' logo on both sides
- Matrix numbers printed upside-down
- SLEEVE:
- Front laminated
- No flipbacks
- Boxed Decca logos on front and back
- Large "STEREO" on front
- Thin spine with no text on it
- Sleeve notes in English on back
- CATALOG NUMBERS:
- SXL 2230 on sleeve
- SXL.2230 on labels
- OTHER INFORMATION:
- Tracks A1 to A3 (Das Rheingold) recorded 24 September - 9 October 1958 in the Sofiensaal, Vienna
- Tracks B1 to B2 (Die Walküre) recorded 13 - 28 May 1957 in the Sofiensaal, Vienna
- Labelography code: ED3
- Corresponding mono issue has Category LXT 5586
- Release year of this repress taken from printing date on original inner sleeve (10-70)
- J/T tax code printed above matrix numbers
- Similar version here Highlights From Das Rheingold And Die Walküre does not have J/T tax code printed on labels
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A - machine stamped - this variant): ZAL-4613-2E BU JT 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B - machine stamped - this variant): ZAL-4614-3G N JT 1
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label - side A): ZAL.4613
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label - side B): ZAL.4614
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A - machine stamped - this variant): ZAL-4613-3G K JT 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B - machine stamped - this variant): ZAL-4614-4G D JT 1
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label (Inverted) - side A): ZAL.4613
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label (Inverted) - side B): ZAL.4614
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A - machine stamped - this variant): ZAL-4613-2E
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B - machine stamped - this variant): ZAL-4614-3G
