Matti Kastu, the tenor singing Siegfried, began his career working in his father's bakery before his voice and talent were discovered, leading him to study singing.
Recording & Production
The premiere of this production faced a last-minute cast change when the original Mime fell ill, requiring a replacement tenor, Franz Kasemann, to be flown in and perform without rehearsal.
Interpretation
The stage designer, Jan Brazda, aimed to convey the opera's "stifled mood" using projected light and a multi-level process with back projection and backlight.
Recording & Production
This recording of "Siegfried" is a stage recording from the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm, captured on March 14th, 1987.
Performer Biography
Laila Andersson-Palme, the soprano singing Brünnhilde, was appointed Court singer in 1985 and was elected as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1997.
Performer Biography
Sixten Ehrling, the conductor, was one of Sweden's most internationally renowned conductors and was appointed Court conductor at the Stockholm Opera in 1953.
Composition History
Richard Wagner's opera "Siegfried" was composed between 1857 and 1871 and premiered on August 16th, 1876, in Bayreuth.
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