Wagner: Gotterdammerung / Levine, Behrens, Jerusalem, Metropolitan Opera
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Half 4 of Richard Wagner’s epic “Der Ring Das Nibelungen” cycle of operas, staged to nice acclaim by the Metropolitan Opera and carried out by James Levine.
Facet Ratio : 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Producer : No
MPAA ranking : Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 5.6 ounces
Merchandise mannequin quantity : 044007304099
Director : Brian Giant
Media Format : Classical, A number of Codecs, Coloration, NTSC, Dolby
Run time : 4 hours and 41 minutes
Launch date : November 12, 2002
Actors : Hildegard Behrens, Siegfried Jerusalem, Matti Salminen, Christa Ludwig, Anthony Raffell
Subtitles: : English
Language : German (Dolby Digital 5.1), German (PCM Stereo), German (DTS 5.1)
Studio : Deutsche Grammophon
ASIN : B00006L9ZY
Writers : Richard Wagner
Variety of discs : 1
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Opera Buffa –
Wagner At His Finest
This is my favorite Ring production of the ones I have seen, including some VHS copies from various public libraries. Further, this staging was much more pleasing than the current “machine” offering by the Met. I think the reward for sitting through the first fifteen hours (or so ;-)) of the Ring is the third act of Gotterdammerung!!! When seeing it live in HD last season, I had tears of joy at the beauty of Richard Wagner’s music. If you have a Brünnhilde that is up to the task (as was Deborah Voigt in HD as is Hildegard Behrens on this DVD!!) something magic happens, and the closing music just moves me like almost no other music can.
James D. Weinberg –
Gotterdammerung
This is a tremendous piece of music as are most of Wagner’s operatic pieces. Siegfried Jerusalem and Hildegard Behrens are both two of a kind. They fit like a hand in a glove in this Wagnerian opera composition. Very excellently done with James Levine and the cast.
Samantha, Chico Opera Fans –
If you got this far, you can’t stop now……
The final chapter in the Ring Cycle, as done by the Metropolitan Opera conducted by James Levine. This is a fine offering. Of particular highlight is Hildegard Behrens portrayal as the spurned Brunehilde. A surprise was Christa Ludwig’s fine performance, not as Fricka, but as a Valkyrie (a role I enjoyed very much). The story itself ties up a lot of loose ends….Also great performance of Siegfried’s death march. Definitely worth watching if you’ve gotten this far.
Suzanne M. O’Brien –
My husband was thrilled with his anniversary gift of opera …
My husband was thrilled with his anniversary gift of opera DVDs to make a complete set of Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
Alfred C. Johnson –
“Not Up ToThe Task”
The Met Opera orchestra is phenomenal as always.Gotterdammerung calls for a vocal powerhouse in its Brunnhilde. It is the pivotal role for the success of this opera. Ms. Behrens was not that Brunnhilde.You’ve read the other reviewers assessments of her deficiencies. Was there something political involved in her getting the role? Waltraud Meier would have been a better choice.I was particularly impressed with the vocal dynamics of 1St Norn Gweneth Bean. I also enjoyed her as Dryade in the Met production of Strauss’ Ariadne Auf Naxos.I’d like to see what she could do with bigger roles.Behrens truly was the weakest link.Bye-Bye.
chuskas –
Awesome version
The best version of this opera that I have ever seen. Perfect singers, orchestra, conductor, production, sound…. I love its “classical” setting, different to versions in which singers wear suits, ties, tuxedos…..
massivearms2014 –
Great performance
I have seen several performances of this opera and I say this is one of the best ones. I recommend it.
Chilean Customer –
UUUUGGGHHHH AWFUL
Absolutelly agree with GUNTRAM’S review Behrens and Jerusalem should have been at their homes instead of singing this Ring cycle, the same as Levine. He makes no difference while directing Rossini, Wagner or other composer. After I bought the DVD I thought to throw it away, but I kept it just for the small part where sings Chrtista Ludwig who did it absolutelly great. Do not waste your money in this ring cycle.Die Walkure worth for the Jessye Norman’s Sieglinde and in the second act Christa Ludwig’s Fricka……. Buy the Boulez Ring with the Dame Gwyneth Jones’ Brunhilde and there you will see what is a real Bunhilde. It is a Pity that Nilsson never was taped in this role.
grumps –
I loved everything about it, the singing, the acting, the stage set (traditional). I will get many years of enjoyment from this together with the other 3 operas in the same set.
Appiano Enrico –
Goetterdaemmerung – Tadellose musikalische Vorfuehrung, mit einer schoenen traditionellen Inszenierung. Ich habe schon insgesamt 5 Exemplare eingekauft, 4 davon habe ich veshenkt.
Jean-louis Darcel –
sans clinquant médiéval et avec une distribution exceptionnelle. La direction d’orchestre de Levine est, peut-être, moins inspirée que dans son précedent Ring.
Amazon Customer –
le voci sono buone, ma il video non è di alta qualità e la regia e la coreografia sono mediocri, da una rappresentazione effettuata al Metropolitan mi sarei aspettato decisamente di più
Chantal CLEMENT –
Il faut savoir que le Metropolitan et Wagner, c’ est une longue histoire. Un plaisir d’ écouter l’ oeuvre en entier dirigée par Levine.Une mise en scène remarquable !!