Donald Runnicles - Wagner/ Jonas Kaufmann

5.1 Blu-ray Pure Audio Disc

True High-Resolution 24bit/96k audiophile sound; both 5.1 surround sound mix, stereo mix included

Audio mastered from the original tapes, delivered in three formats: DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby True HD, or PCM. 

Operatic tenor Jonas Kaufmann performs arias and scenes by Wagner with Donald Runnicles leading the Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin. Specially recorded for the Wagner anniversary year by the worlds leading Wagner tenor.

"Kaufmann and Wagner is a classic combination: For any Wagnerians whove been slumbering, Fafner-like, in their caves during the last few years, heres your wake-up call: Jonas Kaufmann is the tenor we've been waiting for." — Washington Post

A selection of the great Heldentenor scenes and arias coupled with the complete (and rarely recorded by the tenor voice) Wesendonck Lieder. Also includes scenes from Die Walkure, Siegfried , Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Tannhauser and Lohengrin (extended Grail Scene Gralserzahlung — with its original second verse).

Joined by one of the most formidable combinations in the opera world today the chorus and orchestra of the Deutsche Oper, Berlin, under director Donald Runnicles this recording is also a sonic spectacular, made in Deccas time-honored tradition.

 

 

1. Die Walküre - Ein Schwert Verhiess Mir Der Vater

2. Siegfried - Dass Der Mein Vater Nicht Ist

3. Rienzi - Allmächt'ger Vater, Blick Herab!

4. Tannhäuser - Inbrunst Im Herzen

5. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - Am Stillen Herd

6. Lohengrin [original version] - In Fernem Land

7-11. Wesendonck-Lieder orch. Felix Mottl

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