NEW ON NAXOS | NOVEMBER 2022
Nina Stemme as Brünnhilde © Bernd Uhlig
Richard WAGNER (1813–1883) Der Ring des Nibelungen Nina Stemme, Elisabeth Teige, Sopranos Clay Hilley, Brandon Jovanovich, Tenors Iain Paterson, Bass-baritone • Albert Pesendorfer, Bass Orchestra and Chorus of the Deutsche Oper Berlin The tetralogy of four operas that form Der Ring des Nibelungen (‘The Ring of the Nibelung’) explores the conjunction of love and power in a mythic landscape in which true power resides in possession of the ring. Composed over more than a quarter of a century, monumental in scale, and structured after the precedent of Greek drama, the cycle was first performed in 1876. Staged by the award-winning director Stefan Herheim, this innovative new production from Deutsche Oper Berlin features a leading international cast conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles. Key Features: • This new production of Wagner’s iconic Ring cycle was directed by the award-winning Norwegian artist Stefan Herheim , one of the most important directors of the moment, and known for his emphasis on historical contexts and ideas. • In addition to working as General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Sir Donald Runnicles is a proven Wagner expert who is currently continuing his Ring interpretations in Hamburg, Berlin, Vienna and San Francisco, and at the BBC Proms in London, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Sir Donald Runnicles, Conductor Stefan Herheim, Stage Director
2.107001 Picture format: NTSC 16:9 Sound format: PCM stereo Language: German Subtitles: German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean Region code: 0 (worldwide) No. of disc/s: 7 (DVD 9) Release Date: 11 Nov 2022 Also available on Blu-ray Video: NBD0156VX Picture format: HD 16:9 Sound format: PCM stereo and DTS-HD MA surround 5.1 Language: German Subtitles: German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean Region code: A, B, C No. of disc/s: 4 (BD 50) Release Date: 11 Nov 2022
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Extra Features: •
A ‘Making Of’ documentary including interviews with Stefan Herheim, Sir Donald Runnicles and behind the scenes footage. • Interviews with members of Funding Wagner – The Ring Circle of the Deutsche Oper Berlin.
Companion Titles – Other releases from Deutsche Oper Berlin
2.110657 (NBD0108V)
2.110711 (NBD0142V)
2.110584-85 (NBD0083V)
2.110673 (NBD0120V)
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