Wagner: Orchestral Music

Richard Wagner (Composer), Klaus Tennstedt (Conductor), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Klaus Tennstedt
• Composer: Richard Wagner
• Audio CD (June 25, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000002SCR
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,053 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great interpretations of Wagner classics!, June 10, 2003

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This review is from: Wagner: Orchestral Music (Audio CD)

Klaus Tennstedt definitely had a great feel for the complex and emotional music of Richard Wagner, and this recording shows this sensitivity. The Berlin Philharmonic, as usual, plays exquisitely well under Tennstedt's direction. There are other recordings of Wagner pieces out there that are equally as good as this, but this recording is the one that I would recommend the most. The performance of "Entrance of the Gods into Valhalla" is especially earth-shattering, while the Act I prelude to Lohengrin is absolute musical beauty at its best. If you're a Wagner lover or are just being introduced to his great music, this recording is definitely worth listening to.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Wagner, October 26, 2004

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Prescott Cunningham Moore (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wagner: Orchestral Music (Audio CD)

Klaus Tennstedt's recordings with the Berlin Philharmonic of the great Wagner overtures and preludes is quite good. The Berlin Philharmonic, as always, sounds wonderful, especially the amazing brass playing. The recorded sound is, for the most part, very clear. Tennstedt's interpretations are good. His tempos are appropriate, the orchestral is well balanced and rehearsed, and the overall quality is quite high. However, he also has a welcomed level of control over the Philharmonic. Never does he let the music run out of his hands. Often times, conductors get over-involved in the histrionics of Wagner. Rather, as mentioned before, Tennstendt's balance keeps the works from becoming bombastic. But the performances are still electrifying. A very good CD.

4.0 out of 5 stars In Terms of Orchestral Works, January 16, 2011

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Joma Green - See all my reviews

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I bought this CD as a gift to my brother who I know would LOVE Wagner's music, but he won't go anywhere NEAR opera. For die hard opera and Wagner fans this is not the way to go, but for my brother and people like him who don't care for the singing, this is perfect. Although many apparently consider it a gross injustice to Wagner to cut fragments from his operas and throw them together, I was actually delighted when I came across this (and I adore his operas). These CDs allow a greater amount of people to enjoy Wagner's absolutely gorgeous music. The interpretation and balance of the orchestra is overall great. I'd say this was money very well spent and recommend it.