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Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
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Season finale: a disappointing ending to Bayreuth's Götterdämmerung
Despite many perceptive details, Bayreuth's new Ring culminates in a rather damp squib of an ending.
Rotterdam Philharmonic presents a fabulous Frau ohne Schatten
Orchestra and singers reached great heights in this highly lyrical and dramatically flowing Frau ohne Schatten conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
A luxuriant Tristan und Isolde Act 2 from Noseda and the NSO
Wagner’s Liebestod-laden second act proves the ideal opera snapshot in Washington DC.
‘Wagner Night’ returns to the Proms
Things went from good to great in the course of the Götterdämmerung highlights.
Tobias Kratzer's provocative Tannhäuser opens at Bayreuth
Yesterday, the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, where devotees of Richard Wagner converge annually from all over the world, opened its doors again for this year’s festival. Traditionally presented on the first evening, the new production for this season was Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg (to use the opera’s full name), presented to a capacity audience.
Girl power rules: Vienna State Opera with Die Frau ohne Schatten
The outstanding trio of Nylund, Stemme and Herlitzius soars above a Vienna State Opera Orchestra in thunderous form, led by Christian Thielemann to celebrate the Staatsoper's 150th birthday in style.