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Welser-most, Stemme, Botha, Anger - Wagner: Die Walkure (Act 1) (2013)

Posted By: peotuvave

Date: 27 Aug 2015 07:52:55

In Richard Wagner’s 'Ring of the Nibelung', the first act of 'Die Walküre' takes up a special place. The love-triangle of the twins Siegmund and Sieglinde and the ominous Hunding stands out in the context of this tetralogy because it possesses its own dramatic tension and self-enclosed trajectory within what is otherwise such a complex, richly interconnected series of works. In musical terms it goes from one climax to the next, from the turbulent orchestral prelude through to Siegmund’s love song “Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond” and the passionate union of the sibling couple. At the most recent production at the Vienna State Opera, the twins were sung by Nina Stemme and – for the first time in the role – Johan Botha. Their antagonist Hunding was sung by Ain Anger, whose mighty bass voice was paired with a subtle art of characterisation. All three received a tumultuous reception, from the public and critics alike. The soprano and tenor have since enjoyed international success in even more dramatic Wagner roles – Nina Stemme, for example, has sung Brünnhilde in San Francisco, Vienna and Milan, and will perform at the BBC Proms with Barenboim; while Johan Botha has sung Tannhäuser in Vienna and London. But already as Sieglinde and Siegmund it was evident that they would retain their vocal beauty and legato phrasing despite the heavy-duty nature of the roles. Both Stemme and Botha are possessed of remarkably clear diction and capable of light and shade. This is no 'stand and deliver' barking. Johan Botha will sing the role of Siegmund at this year's Bayreuth concert to celebrate Wagner’s 200th birthday and will do so again on the Bayreuth stage this summer. The luxury accompaniment is the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera, conducted in 2007 by its General Music Director, Franz Welser-Möst, and was also on top form. Wagner is rarely heard with such opulence and iridescence while still so transparent and unforced. This CD release of the live performance is an absolute must - just listen to the cheers at the end.

Nina Stemme was awarded Best Female Singer at the International Opera Awards 2013. She sings all the Brünnhildes in Barenboim's 'Ring' this summer and also appears on the Mariinsky 'Walküre' with Valery Gergiev.

Composer: Richard Wagner
Performer: Johan Botha, Nina Stemme, Ain Anger, Juha Uusitalo
Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst
Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna State Opera Orchestra

Reviews: When I noticed this disc had been released I ordered it like a shot. Shortly before this Vienna performance in 2007 there was a new production of 'Walkure' in Naples at the San Carlo. The name "Nina Stemme" on the posters as Sieglinde at that time meant nothing to me, I regret to say. Sharing my box happened to be three of The Society of Friends of Bayreuth and before the curtain went up they said, "Watch out for Nina Stemme!"

I didn't have to. When Nina Stemme opened her mouth my jaw dropped. This was a gorgeous voice- fresh, golden, round, warm -and powerful. She reminded me of the first marvellous Sieglinde I heard, Gwyneth Jones in her prime. And Stemme's gentle impersonation of the part was touching.

This new cd is remarkable evidence of Nina Stemme's Sieglinde, however if anything Ms.Stemme's big voice sounds even more beautiful live in the theatre than it does in this recording. She performs Sieglinde with passionate commitment and radiant tone.

In this Vienna performance Johan Botha as Siegmund and Ain Anger as Hunding are both outstanding. Anger is truly stunning -there is nothing morose about this Hunding, as there sometimes can be. He is menacing, but sexy and vitally aware, and here his relationship with Sieglinde makes sense. This is a magnificent voice, very effectively used.

It's wonderful (and rare) to hear a Siegmund fully up to the part, as Johan Botha clearly is. This is not 'chamber Wagner' in any sense, this is a big, baritonal, thrilling sound in the 'heldentenor' tradition. The voice is well-supported, with agility and remarkable range, and Botha is capable of slicing through the orchestra with heroic clarity. His energy here is sometimes astonishing- just listen to "Walse!"

The conductor Franz Welser-Most has a sensitive approach to this unforgettable music. For example the exquisite cello solo, as Sieglinde offers a drink to the exhausted Siegmund, is beautifully shaped. Welser-Most reveals some fresh insights -the climax of the Prelude becomes a shriek of terror in a way which this reviewer at least, hasn't heard before.

The Vienna audience gives these artists a huge ovation at the conclusion of this Act. And so say all of us ! With singers like these it is evident we can still experience a heroic Wagnerian sound -in the opera house and not just the recording-studio. (Let's hope these artists are taking care of their vocal resources!)

Tracklisting:

01. Vorspiel [0:03:16.26]
02. Wes Herd dies auch sei, hier muss ich rasten [0:02:39.12]
03. Kuhlende Labung gab mir der Quell [0:08:39.71]
04. Mud' am Herd fand ich den Mann [0:04:42.28]
05. Friedmund darf ich nicht heissen [0:04:16.28]
06. Aus dem Wald trieb es mich fort [0:05:36.01]
07. Ich weiss ein wildes Geschlecht [0:05:34.14]
08. Ein Schwert verhiess mir der Vater [0:05:27.57]
09. Schlafst du, Gast; Der Manner Sippe sass hier im Saal [0:06:35.38]
10. Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemond [0:02:47.47]
11. Du bist der Lenz, nach dem ich verlangte [0:06:20.61]
12. Wehwalt heisst du furwahr; Siegmund heiss' ich [0:05:37.15]

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