Wagner - The Flying Dutchman (the complete opera in english)
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Wagner - The Flying Dutchman (the complete opera in english)
Eric Halfvarson, Nina Stemme, Kim Begley, Patricia Bardon, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra David Parry, conductor
[ Chandos Opera in English / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Wednesday 17 November 2004
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"Emotionally charged ... capturing the nervous tension in what is an exuberant and passionate performance."
- MusicWeb Dec 2004
For this recording Chandos has assembled a cast of singers rated as the greatest exponents of their roles in The Flying Dutchman. John Tomlinson is a renowned Wagnerian bass - indeed, he has performed at every Bayreuth Festival since 1988 and it was there in 2003 that he made his debut in the title role of The Flying Dutchman, to enormous acclaim. Nina Stemme makes her first (but not, we hope, her last) appearance on the Opera in English label with this recording. The Swedish soprano made her name in roles such as Cherubino, Mimì, Rosalinde, Madam Butterfly, Pamina, and Manon Lescaut before turning her attention to weightier repertoire. She is now being hailed as one of the most exciting new Wagnerian sopranos on the scene. She recently received rave reviews for her performance of Senta at The Metropolitan Opera, New York and the Wiener Staatsoper.
