Compared to knappertsbuschs stodgy, lethargic bayreuth parsifals from the 50s, this 1964 performance, knappertsbuschs last, is quite different. Over the next 15 years, knappertsbusch led the same work 55 times at bayreuth, and this fourdisc set from orfeo documents. In 1962 knappertsbusch had hans hotter, the greatest postwar wotan and a superb gurnemanz. Knappertsbusch recorded the opera again for philips in 1962 in stereo, and this release is often considered to be the classic parsifal recording. While still at school he conducted various orchestras, but as a result of paternal opposition to a career in music he studied philosophy at bonn university.
George londons 1962 amfortas is a sad comedown from his grand reading of 51. Among them, hans knappertsbusch was the last of the great prewar wagner conductors, and his postwar bayreuth performances of the canonical operas have always been regarded as among the finest of their era. Buschs conducting, while very fine, may not be a match for hans knappertsbuschs kna, but it is definitely in the top tier. Wagner, parsifal, act iii prelude, hans knappertsbusch, dwtkeninny bayreuth festival orchestra, hans knappertsbusch, cond. Parsifal 196208 knappertsbusch bayreuth wagner discography. Richard wagner, hans knappertsbusch, anja silja, dorothea. New hans knappertsbusch wagner parsifal 1962 recordings 4. To this day, his interpretations of the works of wagner, especially parsifal, are regarded by many as among the best of the 20th century. The string sections, in particular, sound as if they were populated by worldclass soloists, both in their tone and their commitment to the melodic line. Hans knappertsbusch leads a mesmerizing performance of parsifal. Hans knappertsbusch 12 march 1888 25 october 1965 was a german conductor, best. The search for the grail full movie stream free download parsifal. The search for the grail full movie studio parsifal.
Hans knappertsbusch was born into a prosperous family whose wealth was gained from manufacturing. Parsifal wwv 111 is an opera in three acts by richard wagner. Knappertsbusch was put off by the starkly minimalist set designs. Wagners disciple hans richter, was condemned to a virtual domestic exile for his openly sarcastic attitude toward the nazis. Schech is a singer i have come to in my later years aged 34 and i. Richard wagner, hans knappertsbusch, anja silja, dorothea siebert, elsemargrete gardelli, georg paskuda, george london, gerd nienstedt, gerhard stolze, gundula janowitz parsifal. Parsifal bayreuth 1962 hans knappertsbusch on allmusic nietzsche may have been the first, but he was by. Ein buhnenweihfestpiel a sacred festival stageplay festival dramatique et sacre click to activate the en. Real audio get the free version we recommend rp version 8 you can. Hans knappertsbusch is the true star of this performance, as is the bayreuth orchestra who bring a level of lyricism and emotion that i have never heard in this score.
Knappertsbusch bayreuth 1959, parsifal, act i youtube. For several years he worked as a high school guidance counselor before enrolling at stanford university for an ma. As a child he took part in various musical activities citation needed but studied psychology at the university of nebraska. Bayreuth after the war, and the present live recording of 1951 and that of 1962 are landmarks in the history of wagner on record.
Parsifal bayreuth 1962 hans knappertsbusch on allmusic 1999. As is also well known, the 1962 knappertsbuschbayreuth production was the second commercially recorded parsifal, and the first in stereo. The knappertsbusch parsifal discography is staggering. Parsifal bayreuth 1962 hans knappertsbusch on allmusic. Parsifal bayreuth 1962 hans knappertsbusch on allmusic 1964 nietzsche may have been the first, but he was by. The parsifal of that year, in which martha modl made her bayreuth premiere as kundry, remains among the. Check out parsifal by hans knappertsbusch on amazon music.
Wagner parsifal knappertsbusch box set, reissued, remastered. A discography of complete recordings of wagners parsifal. Hans knappertsbusch decca and westminster recordings. Act i prelude and opening knappertsbuschbayreuth 1962. The 1962 recording, with jess thomas, irene dalis and. Parsifal bayreuth 1962 by hans knappertsbusch on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. Here in 1962 that crucial sense of line is never broken. Richard wagner, hans knappertsbusch parsifal amazon.
There are also many unofficial live recordings from bayreuth, capturing virtually every parsifal cast ever conducted by knappertsbusch. Textures have lightened, tempos are faster, and wagners long arcs soar instead of sag. Hans knappertsbusch 12 march 1888 25 october 1965 was a german conductor, best known for his performances of the music of richard wagner, anton bruckner and richard strauss as well as his unique public persona and conducting style. Shmsacd 3disc set features hans knappertsbusch conducting this 1962 recording of parsifal by wagner. Parsifal thomas, dalis, hotter, london, neidlinger, talvela. Act i prelude and opening knappertsbusch bayreuth 1962 by dwtkeninny. I was drawn to this recording of parsifal because it featured soprano marianne schech as kundry. As a result, the stage noises gain amplitude along with a tiny buzz in the original recording. Download torrent parsifal knappertsbusch fast and easy.
There are recordings available from ten different bayreuth seasonsmost in multiple iterationsincluding two highly regarded commercial releases, a mono version from 1951 and this 1962 stereo account. Jess floyd thomas was born in hot springs, south dakota. This is the definitive version of knappertsbuschs parsifal and so, for me, the definitive recording of the work. Order from your preferred classical music cd store. The knappertsbusch live recording of parsifal, the first complete recording of the work, was made in 1951 at bayreuth for decca, produced by john culshaw, engineered by the legendary kenneth wilkinson. We also need any information about good english torrent trackers to add to our index. Along with listeners of several generations, it was my first exposure to parsifal.
What incredible treasures naxos offers the collector here. Knappertsbusch parsifal act i bayreuth 1959 rehearse. Its a close thing but there are passages in the 1951 recording, still historic, that drag just a little. Wagner parsifal hans knappertsbusch bayreuth 1962 philips original 1. Parsifal 195108 knappertsbusch bayreuth wagner discography. Although knappertsbusch would return to this opera many times during his long tenure at bayreuth, no two summers were ever the same. These qualities characterize knappertsbuschs official 1962 philips parsifal, but 1964 has a better cast. Recorded live in the festspielhaus at the 1962 bayreuth festival. This is a partial discography of parsifal, an opera in three acts by richard wagner. Hans knappertsbuschwagner parsifalshm single layer sacds. Hans knappertsbusch was the conductor of parsifal ax.
Parsifal bayreuth 1962 hans knappertsbusch on allmusic 1999 nietzsche may have been the first, but he was by. Download recordings of all of wagners mature works free. Parsifal wwv 111 is an opera in three acts by german composer richard wagner. Download torrent parsifal fast and easy torrent search. Learning that the operatic department was producing verdis falstaff, he auditioned for. Parsifal thomas, dalis, hotter, london, neidlinger, talvela, janowitz, silja. Richard wagner, hans knappertsbusch, hans hotter, gustav neidlinger, irene dalis jess thomas, martti talvela george london wagner parsifal knappertsbusch music. London, hotter, thomas hans knappertsbusch, 1962 2006 4 cd decca 1. For the first 30 years of its existence, parsifal was forbidden to be performed outside of the bayreuth festival, as commanded by the composer richard wagner himself. To start this download, you need a free bittorrent client like qbittorrent. Knappertsbusch recorded the opera again for philips in 1962 in stereo, and this release is. His parsifalis spiritual experience first, drama second. Over the next 15 years, knappertsbusch led the same work 55 times at bayreuth, and this fourdisc set from orfeo documents the conductors last performance of the work there from.
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