Birgit Nilsson, one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century, delivers a captivating performance in her album "Birgit Nilsson sings German Opera - Arias by Wagner, Weber & Beethoven." Released on May 4, 2018, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this classical gem showcases Nilsson's extraordinary vocal prowess and dramatic intensity. The album spans a impressive 56 minutes, featuring iconic arias from German opera masters Richard Wagner, Carl Maria von Weber, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Nilsson's powerful and rich voice shines through in each track, from the dramatic "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder" from Wagner's "Tannhäuser" to the tender "Du bist der Lenz" from "Die Walküre." Her interpretation of Weber's "Leise, leise" from "Der Freischütz" and Beethoven's "Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin?" from "Fidelio" further demonstrate her versatility and mastery of the German opera repertoire. This album is a testament to Nilsson's enduring legacy and her ability to bring these timeless pieces to life with unparalleled passion and artistry.
Tannhäuser, WWV 70 / Act 2: "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder"Richard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
Oberon, J.306 / Act 2: "Ozean! Du Ungeheuer!"Carl Maria von Weber, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
Die Walküre, WWV 86B / Act 1: "Der Männer Sippe saß hier im Saal"Richard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
Die Walküre, WWV 86B / Act 1: "Du bist der Lenz"Richard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
Lohengrin, WWV 75 / Act 1: "Einsam in trüben Tagen"Richard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
Der Freischütz, J. 277 / Act 2: "Leise, leise"Carl Maria von Weber, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
Fidelio, Op. 72 / Act 1: "Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin?"Ludwig van Beethoven, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
Ah perfido!, Op. 65Ludwig van Beethoven, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir Edward Downes
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