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Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75 by Rudolf Kempe (2023-25 Remastered, Vienna 1963)

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Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75

Rudolf Kempe (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)

3 disc(s) - 38 track(s)

Total length: 03:38:30

 

This opera epitomizes romantic opera and follows in the tradition of Weber’s works, granting significant focus to extended vocal passages and their lyrical plasticity while beginning to develop a denser orchestral fabric. This expansion, marked by the increased presence of woodwinds and the creation of a symphonic space, foreshadows Wagner’s unique orchestral color, culminating in Parsifal.

The Prelude perfectly illustrates this evolution, with an almost motionless dynamic and an enchanting stretching of sound. In this recording conducted by Rudolf Kempe, unquestionably one of the greatest German conductors of the century, the atmosphere of Lohengrin is immediately established: a blend of reflection and contemplation, carried by incredible orchestral transparency, a velvety texture, and a warm tenderness.

The cast is flawless, with Élisabeth Grümmer unmatched in the role of Elsa. Christa Ludwig and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau portray a villainous couple without caricature. The performance of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is also noteworthy. This studio recording truly represents the best that this format can offer.

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Track listing

CD 1
1. Lohengrin, WWV 75: Prelude, Vorspiel (Orchester) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
2. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 1: "Hört! Grafen, Edle, Freie von Brabant!" (Heerrufer, Chor, König Heinrich) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
3. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 1: "Dank, König, dir daß du zu richten kamst!" (Friedrich, Chor, König, Heerrufer) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
4. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 2: "Seht hin! Sie naht, die hart Beklagte!" (Chor, König, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
5. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 2: "Einsam in trüben Tagen" (Elsa, Chor, König, Friedrich) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
6. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 2: "Des Ritters will ich wahren" (Elsa, Chor, König, Heerrufer) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
7. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 2: "Ohn’ Antwort ist der Ruf verhallt" (Chor, Friedrich, Elsa, König, Heerrufer) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
8. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 3: "Nun sei bedankt, mein lieber Schwan!" (Lohengrin, Chor, König, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
9. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 3: "Wenn ich im Kampfe für dich siege" (Lohengrin, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
10. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 3: "Welch holde Wunder muß ich sehn? (König, Chor, Lohengrin, Friedrich) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
11. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1, Scene 3: "Nun höret mich, und achtet wohl" . "Mein Herr und Gott, nun ruf' ich Dich" (Heerrufer, Chor, Lohengrin, Friedrich, König, Elsa, Lohengrin, Ortrud, Friedrich, Chor, Heerrufer) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
12. Lohengrin, WWV 75, act 1, Scene 3: "Durch Gottes Sieg ist jetzt dein Leben mein" (Lohengrin, Chor, König, Elsa, Ortrud, Friedrich) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)

CD 2
1. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 1: Vorspiel ; "Erhebe dich, Genossin meiner Schmach!" (Orchester & Friedrich, Ortrud) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
2. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 1: "Was macht dich in so wilder Klage doch vergehen?" (Ortrud, Friedrich) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
3. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 1: "Du wilde Seherin" … "Weißt du, wer dieser Held" (Friedrich, Ortrud) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
4. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 2: "Euch Lüften, die mein Klagen" (Elsa, Ortrud, Friedrich) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
5. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 2: "Elsa!" … "Wer ruft?" (Ortrud, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
6. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 2: "Ortrud, wo bist du?" (Elsa, Ortrud, Friedrich) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
7. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 3: "In Frühn versammelt, uns der Ruf" (Chor) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
8. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 3: "Des Königs Wort und Will' tu' ich euch kund" (Heerrufer, Chor) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
9. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 3: "Nun hört, dem Lande will er uns entführen!" (Die vier Elden, Friedrich, Edelknaben) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
10. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 4: "Gesegnet soll sie schreiten" (Chor) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
11. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 4: "Zurück, Elsa!"; Scene 5:"Heil! Heil dem König!" (Ortrud, Chor, Elsa ; Chor, König, Elsa, Lohengrin) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
12. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 5: "O König! Trugbetörte Fürsten!" (Friedrich, König, Chor, Lohengrin)
13. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2, Scene 5: "Welch ein Geheimnis muß der Held bewahren?" (Chor, König, Lohengrin, Friedrich, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
14. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2 Scene 5: "Mein Held, entgegne kühn dem Ungetreuen!" (König, Chor, Lohengrin, Friedrich, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
15. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 2 Scene 5: "In deiner Hand…" (Lohengrin, Elsa, Chor) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)

CD 3
1. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3: Prelude, Vorspiel (Orchester) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
2. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 1: "Treulich geführt" (Chor) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
3. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 2: "Das süße Lied verhallt" (Lohengrin, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
4. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 2: "Wie hehr erkenn’ ich unsrer Liebe Wesen!" (Lohengrin, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
5. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 2: "Höchstes Vertraun hast du mir schon zu danken" (Lohengrin, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
6. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 2: "Ach nein!" (Elsa, Lohengrin) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
7. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 3: "Heil König Heinrich!" (Chor, König) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
8. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 3: "Was bringen die?" (Chor, König, Die vier Edlen, Lohengrin) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
9. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 3: "In fernem Land" (Lohengrin, König, Chor) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
10. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3, Scene 3: "Mir schwankt der Boden!" (Elsa, Lohengrin, Chor, König) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)
11. Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 3: "Mein lieber Schwan!" (Lohengrin, König, Chor, Ortrud, Elsa) (2023 Ramastered, Vienna 1963)

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