The 'Ring des Nibelungen' was performed in concert form at the Mercatorhalle Duisburg after the original venue was damaged, and the positive reception led to this live recording.
Performer Biography
The Duisburger Philharmoniker, the orchestra on this recording, has a history spanning over 140 years and was awarded the Music Prize of the City of Duisburg in 2013.
Recording & Production
This live recording of Richard Wagner's 'Die Walküre' was made in November 2019 at the Mercatorhalle Duisburg, Germany.
Recording & Production
The recording of this 'Ring des Nibelungen' cycle came about after a defective sprinkler system flooded Theater Duisburg, making a staged performance impossible.
Performer Biography
Axel Kober is highly sought after for the German romantic repertoire and has conducted a 'Ring' cycle at the Wiener Staatsoper and is a regular performer at the Bayreuth Festival.
Historical Context
Richard Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' begins and ends on the Rhine, and the composer dreamed of its premiere there in 1851, though it was ultimately realized elsewhere.
Performer Biography
Axel Kober, the conductor, has been the Music Director of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein Düsseldorf Duisburg since the 2009/10 season and General Music Director of the Duisburger Philharmoniker since 2019.
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