Wagner: Die Walküre: Act 3; Pappano; BBC Proms (2005) [SUBS]

Antonio Pappano, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
(Recorded 18th July, 2005, Royal Albert Hall, London)
Siegmund - Plácido Domingo
Hunding - Eric Halfvarson
Wotan - Bryn Terfel
Sieglinde - Waltraud Meier
Brünnhilde - Lisa Gasteen
Fricka - Rosalind Plowright
Gerhilde - Geraldine McGreevy
Ortlinde - Elaine McKrill
Waltraute - Claire Powell
Schwertleite - Rebecca de Pont Davies
Helmwige - Iréne Theorin
Siegrune - Sarah Castle
Grimgerde - Claire Shearer
Roßweiße - Elizabeth Sikora
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Erica Jeal in "The Guardian" wrote:
"This, astonishingly, was Plácido Domingo's Proms debut. That alone was enough to create an immense buzz around this wholesale transfer of the Royal Opera's "Die Walküre" to the Albert Hall, in staged concert form. But the fact that the evening ended with the entire cheering audience on its feet-something that rarely happens here-was down to much more than that.
Not least of these factors was the fact that the orchestra has been so close to this work for so long. Antonio Pappano's fast tempos may occasionally jettison some of the music's spaciousness, but he keeps its energy flowing, and the musical tension crackled.
Responding to each other but not in costume, the singers seemed if anything liberated by the absence of a full staging. And Domingo's Siegmund is indeed extraordinary. His German is not impeccable, and in the more restless passages he can swallow his consonants; but his burnished sound is unmistakable. In the baleful summing-up at the end of his act one narration you could hear exactly why he has been enjoying such an Indian summer in Wagner.
Waltraud Meier's gleaming Sieglinde was a formidable match, and Lisa Gasteen's huge, penetrating soprano made her headstrong Brünnhilde absolutely convincing. Eric Halfvarson's Hunding made the balconies reverberate, and Rosalind Plowright worked hard to ensure Fricka's crucial confrontation with Wotan carried sufficient weight.
It was Bryn Terfel's Wotan, however, that was the heart and soul of all this; though he has barely begun to sing this iconic role, he already has few rivals in it. Singing and acting were so enmeshed, his projection of text and musical nuance so effortless, that it seemed we were tapping directly into his thoughts. An unforgettable performance, capping an unforgettable evening."
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0:00:00 - Prelude
0:01:24 - Scene 1: "Hojotoho! Hojotoho! Heiaha! Heiaha!"
0:07:41 - Scene 1: "Schützt mich und helft in höchster Not!"
0:10:44 - Scene 1: "Nicht sehre dich Sorge um mich"
0:16:55 - Scene 2: "Wo ist Brünnhild', wo die Verbrecherin?"
0:20:49 - Scene 2: "Hier bin ich Vater: gebiete die Strafe!"
0:29:17 - Scene 3: "War es so schmählich, was ich verbrach"
0:34:50 - Scene 3: "Nicht weise bin ich, doch wusst' ich das eine"
0:39:38 - Scene 3: "So tatest du, was so gern zu tun ich begehrt"
0:46:10 - Scene 3: "Du zeugtest ein edles Geschlecht"
0:51:24 - Scene 3: "Leb' wohl, du kühnes, herrliches Kind!"
0:55:51 - Scene 3: "Der Augen leuchtendes Paar"
1:01:49 - Scene 3: "Loge, hör'! Lausche hieher!"
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"Die Walküre" ("The Valkyrie") is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner, with a German libretto by the composer. It is the second of the four works that form the cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen" ("The Ring of the Nibelung"). It was first performed at the Royal Court and National Theatre in Munich on 26th June, 1870.

[@pilouetmissiou]

Die Walkuere is the most beautiful part of the tetralogy, from beginning to the end....so full of human emotions, beautiful music and here beautiful voices too. Never heard a concert version but it is also good..

[@rphcomposer]

I couldnt handle watching that at the proms. Would be sobbing for probably the last 30mins

[@wotan10950]

One of my favorite Walkures, even without sets and costumes, which are often crazy in Wagner productions. Absolutely great cast, especially Lisa Gasteen, who I saw onstage as Brunnhilde and Elektra. She subsequently suffered a neck injury that ended her singing career, but she’s a renowned teacher and director in Australia.

[@jeffreymiller4814]

Lisa Gasteen’s career was not particularly long, but it was certainly great. She’s outstanding here. Terfel is not, alas.

[@DjTonioRoffo]

The finale to Die Walküre is so beautiful it makes your head explode with all the emotions you go through.

[@patriciocastro8658]

a great performance! the best Proms with The Walkure Act 3

[@seangage9088]

Outstanding performance of this powerful piece.........

[@baritoneblazzin1965]

Finally, the whole act 3 of this epic performance! Thanks for posting!

[@jassenjj]

It cannot get more epic than this...

[@marccng9804]

不論是誰的演出，Wotan告別愛女的吟唱和磅礡音樂，總讓我激動流淚💖

[@uppityglivestockian]

Per YT, there is already "1 comment" but it is invisible to me. No matter, this is lovely, though Act 3 has no Siegmund in it and only a tiny amount of Siegelinde in the beginning of it. Lots of Wotan and Brunhilde. Bravi a tutti. PS Thanks for all the work you put into the Description, outstanding, and in the captioning and scene labeling, lots of hard work. Very appreciated.

[@itemeodem2616]

Wagner pure, great! The proms are a Gift . Thanks in Richtung BBC. The Mythologie reached and the german Interpretation in manner in middle of 1900 too

[@sortsome]

Finally the complete one! Thank you!!!

[@miuzefreak]

51:24 (WOTAN) "Leb wohl,du kunhes, herrliches Kind!"

[@MDK2_Radio]

I've always enjoyed how the Valkyries are completely in character despite this being unstaged. A couple of them look ready to go beat someone up.

[@vitoverroca4809]

Grande Opera e Grande Storia

[@CHMR1984]

Wow thanks to you...this is awesome !!!!!

[@Porn05Mouth]

Watching this opening gave me vocal nodes.

[@Twentythousandlps]

Brilliant to list Siegmund, who dies in Act Two!

[@jgesselberty]

So much of a joy to hear this concert performance than to be subjected to the ridiculous productions spewing out of opera houses, these days.

[@sesqui1rosso]

Grande interpretazione

[@dagmarmantzaris9374]

Ich verehre Waltraut Meier ohne Gleichen. Ob als Sieglinde oder Isolde. Und Wagner das absoluteste Genie-

[@BJL1970]

Wow

[@neilwright1666]

Sublime

[@baritoneblazzin1965]

Where can we buy a DVD copy of this?

[@ignaciogarcia2148]

¿Dónde está Brünnhilde? ¿Dónde está la violadora de la ley?. Es malvada. ¿Acaso os atrevéis a esconderla de mí?. walkyrias: ¡Qué furia tan terrible te hierve por dentro!Padre, ¿Qué han hecho tus hijas para provocarte esta ira tan loca?

[@jameer8225]

Try singing Ride of the Valkyries while you're with your friends in Minecraft flying with elytras.

[@rosshart9514]

Never had big interest in Wagner. Now I have.

[@RichardWagner-hi4zn]

The more you read, the more you delve into his life and the music, the more you will enjoy.