Wagner, R.: Tannhauser / Lohengrin / Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg (Excerpts) (Staatskapelle Dresden Edition, Vol. 22)
6/30/2009, 10 Tracks, 1:08:52
Featuring
Karl Böhm
Josef Herrmann*
Hans Hermann Nissen
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Richard Wagner
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Interpretation
Karl Böhm's conducting style was noted for avoiding posturing, with gestures serving expressive demands while maintaining a clear beat.
Historical Context
The Dresden custom of performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on Palm Sunday was instituted by Richard Wagner in 1846.
Composer Biography
Richard Wagner spent important years of his life in Dresden as court Kapellmeister between 1843 and 1849, where three of his stage works premiered.
Performer Biography
Karl Böhm, the conductor, studied law and obtained a doctorate in Graz before pursuing a career in music.
Critical Reception
Karl Böhm's new production of 'The Mastersingers of Nuremberg' in 1939 was hailed as a triumph, with critics praising his ability to reveal the 'musical dream of the midsummer night'.
Recording & Production
All titles on this album were recorded on location at the Dresden State Opera House.
Performer Biography
Karl Böhm was engaged as general music director and opera director in Dresden from 1934 to 1942, a period he described as the "most beautiful and meaningful time of my life."
