Description
Wagner: Parsifal - 4-Disc Hybrid SACD Set Performed by Valery Gergiev and Mariinsky Opera
Product Information
- UPC: 822231850823
- Product Type: Hybrid Super Audio CD (Multichannel)
- Genre: Classical Opera
- Language: Sung in German (Deutsch)
- Recorded: Live at Mariinsky Concert Hall, St. Petersburg, Russia, 5-11 June 2009
- Release Date: 2010
- Label: Mariinsky Label
- Total Duration: 250 minutes and 35 seconds
- Number of Discs: 4
- Number of Tracks: Approximately 35 (based on disc breakdown; exact track count may vary)
- Format: Hybrid SACD, compatible with all SACD and standard CD players for stereo and multichannel audio
Overview
Immerse yourself in Richard Wagner's profound and spiritually rich opera Parsifal, performed live by the Mariinsky Opera under the masterful direction of Valery Gergiev. This 4-disc set features acclaimed soloists like Gary Lehman as Parsifal, Violeta Urmana as Kundry, and René Pape as Gurnemanz, capturing the opera's exploration of redemption and compassion through Gergiev's intense and visionary interpretation. Awarded Gramophone Editor's Choice and BBC Music Magazine Disc of the Month, it's a definitive recording for opera lovers seeking the depth of Wagner's final masterpiece in high-fidelity sound.
German Translation - Übersicht
Tauchen Sie ein in Richard Wagners tiefgründige und spirituell reiche Oper Parsifal, live aufgeführt vom Mariinsky Opera unter der meisterhaften Leitung von Valery Gergiev. Diese 4-Disc-Set enthält renommierte Solisten wie Gary Lehman als Parsifal, Violeta Urmana als Kundry und René Pape als Gurnemanz und fängt die Erforschung von Erlösung und Mitgefühl in Wagners Interpretation ein. Als Gewinner des Gramophone Editor's Choice und BBC Music Magazine Disc of the Month ist es eine definitive Aufnahme für Opernliebhaber, die die Tiefe von Wagners letztem Meisterwerk in hoher Klangqualität suchen.
Product Features
Format and Dimensions
- Hybrid SACD format with multichannel and stereo options, ensuring immersive audio experiences, housed in a standard multi-disc case for durability and portability.
Duration and Track Count
- Total runtime of 250:35 minutes across four discs, offering a comprehensive operatic experience.
- Includes multiple tracks per disc, covering the full opera in its three acts for seamless listening.
Audio Quality and Compatibility
- High-definition DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording with 5.0 multichannel and stereo mixes, providing exceptional clarity and spatial depth from the live performance.
- Fully compatible with SACD players, standard CD players, and digital devices, making it accessible for both audiophiles and general audiences.
Interesting Facts
Wagner's Parsifal, premiered in 1882, is renowned for its fusion of music, drama, and spiritual themes, drawing from Christian mythology and the Grail legend to explore themes of compassion and redemption. This recording, conducted by Valery Gergiev, a powerhouse in the opera world known for his dramatic intensity, earned accolades such as Gramophone Editor's Choice for its "compelling and idiomatic" performance . Soloist René Pape's portrayal of Gurnemanz has been particularly praised for its gravitas, while the Mariinsky Chorus and Orchestra bring a Russian-inflected authenticity to Wagner's score. The production was made possible through the support of Yoko Ceschina, and it highlights Gergiev's long association with the Mariinsky Theatre, where he has been artistic director, emphasizing the venue's role in preserving operatic traditions .
German Translation - Interessante Fakten
Wagners Parsifal, uraufgeführt 1882, ist berühmt für seine Verschmelzung von Musik, Drama und spirituellen Themen, die auf christlicher Mythologie und der Gral-Legende basieren, um Themen wie Mitgefühl und Erlösung zu erkunden. Diese Aufnahme, dirigiert von Valery Gergiev, einem Kraftpaket in der Opernwelt, bekannt für seine dramatische Intensität, erhielt Auszeichnungen wie den Gramophone Editor's Choice für seine "überzeugende und idiomatische" Darbietung. Der Solist René Papes Darstellung von Gurnemanz wurde besonders für ihre Ernsthaftigkeit gelobt, während der Mariinsky Chor und Orchester eine russisch gefärbte Authentizität in Wagners Partitur einbringen. Die Produktion wurde durch die Unterstützung von Yoko Ceschina ermöglicht und hebt Gergievs lange Verbindung zum Mariinsky Theatre hervor, wo er künstlerischer Leiter ist, und unterstreicht die Rolle der Spielstätte bei der Erhaltung operntraditioneller Werke.
Track Listing
Disc One: Act One (Tracks 1-8) - Duration: Not specified per track; total Act One spread across Discs One and Two.
- Act One, Scene 1
- Act One, Scene 2 (timings not provided; refer to opera structure for details)
... (up to track 8)
Disc Two: Act One (Conclusion, Tracks 1-6) - Concludes Act One.
- Continuation of Act One
... (up to track 6)
Disc Three: Act Two (Tracks 1-12) - Duration: Covers the full Act Two.
- Act Two, Scene 1
... (up to track 12)
Disc Four: Act Three (Tracks 1-11) - Duration: Covers the full Act Three.
- Act Three, Scene 1
... (up to track 11)
Note: Individual track timings are not specified in the source material. The total opera duration is 250:35 minutes, divided across the acts as performed.
Publishers
Published by the State Academic Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2010. Produced by James Mallinson, with recording engineers John Newton and Dirk Sobotka; editing, mixing, and mastering by Jonathan Stokes and Neil Hutchinson for Classic Sound Ltd. Libretto included in German, English, Russian, and French. All rights reserved; visit MARIINSKYLABEL.COM for more information. This recording was supported by Yoko Ceschina.
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