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Siegfried Excerpts
Though the date, venue, and conductor remain unknown, this release offers a tantalizing glimpse of a stellar performance of Siegfried. Hans Beirer, whose contributions to the opera world have not received the recognition they deserve, delivers a compelling interpretation of the title role. His approach to Siegfried is marked by the same clarity and precision one might expect from a Mozartian tenor, trusting that his substantial voice would carry effortlessly over the orchestra, which it does—and then some.
Birgit Nilsson is in superb form as Brünnhilde, effortlessly nailing every high C with fearless precision. Theo Adam brings a magisterial presence to the Wanderer, while Gerhard Stolze presents an unexpectedly colorful and sympathetic Mime, adding further depth to the performance. Though the sound quality is slightly muffled at times, this recording remains an exciting and worthwhile listen.
Track List
Act I
1. Notung! Notung! Neidliches Schwert!
2. Hoho! Hoho! Hohei! Schmiede, mein Hammer
2. Hoho! Hoho! Hohei! Schmiede, mein Hammer
Act II
3. Daß der mein Vater nicht ist
Act III
4. Mein Vöglein schwebte mir fort!
5. Selige Öde auf sonniger Höh'!
6. Heil dir, Sonne!
7. Nacht umfängt gebund'ne Augen... Ewig war ich
8. Dann bist du mir, was bang du mir warst und wirst!
5. Selige Öde auf sonniger Höh'!
6. Heil dir, Sonne!
7. Nacht umfängt gebund'ne Augen... Ewig war ich
8. Dann bist du mir, was bang du mir warst und wirst!
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Not in good sound, but very exciting performance
This recording shows the power of Beirer's voice. His B-flat at the end of Act 3, scene 2 likes an explosion! Unbelievable.
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United States
Great Performance, Listenable Sound!
I suspect that these 50 minutes of excerpts were recorded either close to the prompter's box or through the house system. In the Forging Scene Beirer is heard quite clearly while Stolze is upstage, away from the mic. Eventually he comes downstage and is more audible, offering some creepy laughs just before the end of Act One. The excerpts presented are:- Act One: Forging Scene to end of the act- Act Two: the first five minutes or so of Siegfried's forest meditations- Act Three: the Siegfried/Wanderer scene with the traditional cut- most of the Brunnhilde/Siegfried final scene, but with a substantial section missing from the middle.Beirer would be a star today. He sang until he was well over 70 and if his voice isn't beautiful in the conventional sense, it is powerful and very assured. There is little he didn't know about how to shape and perform this music. The little we hear of Stolze and Adam makes us want more. Fortunately, there are many other recordings of them in this music. Nilsson is in typically splendid form. I was surprised by how good her two trills are and rejoiced again in her final brilliant top C.These excerpts are for aficionados of the opera or the singers. I only wish the entire performance had been preserved.
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Germany
Wagner: Siegfried (Excerpts) - Beirer, Nilsson, Adam, Stolze.
Die Tonqualität der Aufnahme ist dumpf und sehr mangelhaft. Es scheint hinter der Bühne aufgenommen zu sein. Die Sänger sind die zu der Zeit besten Kräfte. Herausragend ist natürlich Birgit Nilsson mit ihrer strahlenden Stimme.Als historische Aufnahme akzeptabel.
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France
Juste une supposition
Toutes les grandes scènes étant écartées dans la période autour de 1965/70 il reste Berlin ou Osaka .
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