Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Blu-ray)

Wagner defined Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg as the most complete work that he had ever created. The Bayreuth Festival 2025 presents the comedy in a new production staged by Matthias Davids, whose playful irreverence stands between tradition and renewal. Under the exceptional baton of Daniele Gatti, who debuted in Bayreuth in 2008 with Parsifal, the cast showcases its brilliancy and finesse. Georg Zeppenfeld, at the core of the performance, interprets Hans Sachs with excellent vocal skills and particular sensibility. Equally remarkable performances are given by Michael Spyres and Christina Nilsson, respectively Walther and Eva, and Michael Nagy as a finely drawn Beckmesser. The result is a compelling piece of music theatre: "A comedy of manners where themes of art, tradition and human love arise naturally" (Seen and Heard International). Michael Spyres "has everything a Stolzing needs: he is effortlessly present, sounds light yet embodied in the upper register, a German knight with italianità" (BR-KLASSIK).

Recording date: Bayreuther Festspielhaus, July 2025
Sound format: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD MA 5.1
Picture: 1080i, 16:9
Booklet: English, German, French
Subtitles: German (original language), English, Korean, Japanese
Total running time: 280 mins
Georg Zeppenfeld (bass)
Michael Spyres (tenor)
Christina Nilsson (soprano)
Michael Nagy (baritone)
Jongmin Park (bass)
Matthias Stier (tenor)
Christa Mayer (mezzo-soprano)
Chor und Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele

Recording date: Bayreuther Festspielhaus, July 2025
Sound format: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
Picture: NTSC, 16:9
Booklet: English, German, French
Subtitles: German (original language), English, Korean, Japanese
Total running time: 280 mins