Romantic opera in 3 acts (Paris version); libretto by the composer. Program notes and synopsis in English, German, and French (23 pages) inserted in container. Spas Wenkoff (Tannhäuser) ; Gwyneth Jones (Venus/Elisabeth) ; Bernd Weikl (Wolfram von Eschenbach) ; Hans Sotin (Landgraf) ; Robert Schunk (Walther von der Vogelweide) ; Franz Mazura (Biterolf) ; supporting soloists ; Chor und Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele ; Sir Colin Davis, conductor. Recorded live at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus 1978 July 7-10. Romantic opera in 3 acts (Paris version); libretto by the composer. Program notes and synopsis in English, German and French in container.
Contents:
Disc 1. Act 1 -- Disc 2. Act 2 & 3.
Summary:
"Götz Friedrich's 1970s production scandalized the Bayreuth old guard while revealing Tannhäuser's revolutionary qualities to a new age of Wagner lovers. 'Davis's conducting is nothing short of magnificent, while the singing is truly on a festival level' (New York Daily News). 'The performances throughout are superb-- Jones is stunningly effective.' (New York Times). 'In Jürgen Rose's beautiful settings-- an excellent introduction to a new approach to Wagner's world' (Le Quotidien de Paris)"--Container.
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