Wagner: Opera Arias - Simon Estes by Newton Classics

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• UPC: 818247710713
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: Newton Classics
• MPN: 8802071
• Genre: Classical / Opera
• Style: Romantic / Wagnerian
• Primary Artist: Simon Estes (Bass-Baritone)
• Conductor: Heinz Fricke
• Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
• Featured Soloists: Eva-Maria Bundschuh (Soprano), Heinz Reeh (Bass)
• Release Year: 2011 (Original recording 1984)

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Jewel Case
• Total Timing: 66'30
• Recording Type: DDD Stereo
• Recording Date/Location: April 1984, Berlin
• Language: German

Overview

Experience the commanding power and deep emotional resonance of Simon Estes in this definitive collection of Richard Wagner’s most iconic scenes and arias. Accompanied by the prestigious Staatskapelle Berlin under the baton of Heinz Fricke, Estes delivers a masterclass in the Wagnerian bass-baritone repertoire. This recording captures the raw intensity of "The Flying Dutchman" and the poignant gravity of Wotan’s farewell in "Die Walküre."

Originally recorded in 1984 and remastered for this Newton Classics release, the album showcases the height of Estes' vocal prowess. Whether it is the tormented soul of the Dutchman or the majestic sorrow of Wotan, Estes’ performance is characterized by its rich tonal color and profound dramatic intelligence.

Interesting Facts

• Simon Estes' Legacy: Simon Estes was a pioneer for African American singers in the world of opera, being one of the first to achieve international stardom specifically in the demanding Wagnerian roles at the Bayreuth Festival.
• The Bayreuth Connection: Estes famously performed the lead in Der fliegende Holländer at Bayreuth for six consecutive years starting in 1978, a feat that solidified his reputation as one of the greatest Wagnerian singers of his generation.
• The Orchestra: The Staatskapelle Berlin is one of the oldest orchestras in the world, with a history dating back to 1570, providing an authentic and historically rich sound for these German masterpieces.
• Digital Excellence: This is a "DDD" recording, meaning the sessions, mixing, and mastering were all handled digitally, ensuring the highest clarity of the 1984 performance.

Track Listing

1. Der fliegende Holländer: Die Frist ist um (11'07)
2. Die Walküre: Laß ich's verlauten (Wotan's Narration, Act 2) – with Eva-Maria Bundschuh (24'30)
3. Die Walküre: Leb wohl, du kühnes, herrliches Kind (Wotan's Farewell, Act 3) (17'14)
4. Parsifal: Mein Sohn, Amfortas... Wehvolles Erbe, dem ich verfallen (Act 1) – with Heinz Reeh (13'17)

Publishers

• Label: Newton Classics B.V.
• Original Copyright: ℗ 1984 Universal International Music B.V.
• Release Copyright: © 2011 Newton Classics B.V.
• Manufactured in: The Netherlands

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