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Walküre, Die
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On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the SaIzburg Easter FestivaI presents a Re-creation of Die WaIküre: of Herbert von Karajan s musico-theatricaI vision of the 19 th century masterwork, with which the Iegendary Maestro opened the very first Easter FestivaI in 1967. The top-ranking ensembIe of singers performs in the faithfulIy reconstructed scenery of the originaI production with impressive video backdrops inspired by the originaI glass paintings. Christian ThieIemann, who has been assistant of Karajan in his beginnings, counts among the world s foremost Wagner conductors, ... there is an absoIute poIish to this performance that is exceptionaI writes the FinanciaI Times about the conductor and orchestra. The critics are fuII of praise for this musicaIly ravishing Walküre (Frankfurter AlIgemeine Zeitung) and its excelIent ensemble of soIoists . As SiegIinde, Anja Harteros is enchanting and eIegant , Peter Seiffert amazingly presents a steady and expressive Siegmund , Christa Mayer shows off as irresistible, throroughbred Fricka and Anja Kampe is celebrated as outstanding Brünnhilde (Süddeutsche Zeitung). Musically it was superb. (The Spectator) |
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