Axel Kober is highly sought after for the German romantic repertoire and has conducted a 'Ring' cycle at the Wiener Staatsoper, where he was hailed as an important discovery by the press.
Composition History
Richard Wagner, the composer, first conceived of his monumental 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' cycle in 1851, envisioning its premiere along the Rhine River.
Recording & Production
The 'emergency solution' of performing the 'Ring' in concert at Mercatorhalle Duisburg was considered a stroke of luck due to the concert hall's brilliant acoustics.
Recording & Production
The concert performance that led to this recording was an 'emergency solution' after a defective sprinkler system flooded the Theater Duisburg, making a staged 'Ring' cycle impossible.
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 recording of Richard Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' was made live in concert form at the Mercatorhalle Duisburg, Germany, in 2019.
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 also the General Music Director of the Duisburger Philharmoniker since 2019.
