Wagner: Tannhäuser – Ouvertüre ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Alain Altinoglu

Richard Wagner:
Ouvertüre zur Oper »Tannhäuser« ∙

hr-Sinfonieorchester – Frankfurt Radio Symphony ∙
Alain Altinoglu, Dirigent ∙

hr-Sinfoniekonzert ∙
Alte Oper Frankfurt, 29. April 2022 ∙

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© 2022
Hessischer Rundfunk (hr)

[Dylonely_]

One of the greatest overtures ever composed.

[LucienMarine]

Tannhäuser (Ouvertüre) is one of Richard Wagner's first great masterpieces. This opera tells the story of Tannhäuser, a man in search of identity, divided between the sensual and the spiritual, profane love and sacred love, but also that of an artist seeking recognition. From the Overture, two main themes oppose each other, the first towards divine, pure, celestial love, embodied by Elisabeth, and sensual, pagan, earthly pleasure, embodied by Venus which will become in the rest of the opera the Choir of pilgrims. This duality is represented with incomparable ability in the writing. The Overture therefore summarizes the thought of the drama with two songs, the religious song and the voluptuous song which are here posed as two terms, and which, in the finale, find their equation. A true chorale, it is first solemnly presented by two clarinets, two horns and two bassoons. The theme of Repentance follows, more lyrical but introspective. He leads to a crescendo reinforced by the successive appearance of repetitive rhythmic elements with triplets, first in the strings then in the woodwinds, punctuating the reprise of the Pilgrims' Choir with brilliant descending movements, sixteenth notes played by the violins. Wagner characterizes the duality of his personage by melodic lines freed from all pre-established rules, always halfway between the recitative and the air. When the initial theme of the pilgrims reappears, it is with power and brilliance, played by two trombones and a tuba supported by intense timpani rolls. Richard Wagner draws in the richness of the symphony orchestra, a dramatic power which immerses us in a few moments in this romantic opera. No words can describe the immense beauty and great richness of this music. *Lucien*

[isabelstokes]

This music makes me feel as if I could fly!

[robertwilliamson]

One of the most stirring pieces of music ever composed

[chrissergeant]

I still can't believe the high fidelity from a YouTube video. Thank s hr-Sinfonieorchster!

[arinaina]

IT'S my first Richard Wagner music to listen.

[marsfuture]

Easily one of the best Tannhäuser Ouvertüre performances on YouTube, if not the best. Stunning: perfect tempo and narrative arch imo, incredibly moving. You can see from the expressions of the musicians that they absolutely "get it", the severity and emotion is all there, and it absolutely projects. In tears here.

[dbyers]

It's no wonder Wagner is still so popular. He is one of the first truly modern composers. Producing large, melodramatic, & highly sentimental pieces that appeal to all ages. Possibly the most talented orchestrator of grand opera. I lived in Phoenix some years ago & the local classical station would typically play Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries every weekday morning & I'd crank it up while driving home from work. Strangely, cars moved aside for me as I sang loudly along with the music blaring & windows down. Made my drive much more enjoyable. And quicker.

[peilinli]

Richard Wagner's works never gets old🥲🥹

[notaire]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser romantischen und fein komponierten Ouvertüre mit gut harmonisierten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller Instrumente. Der intelligente und geniale Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester im gut betrachteten Tempo und mit sorgfältig kontrollierter Dynamik. Echt hörenswert!

[basiserief]

What an amazing rendition. Also, the sound quality is fantastic. Speechless. Always thought that only the greats like Karajan could do this, but this is stunning

[chasfleming]

How brilliant is the lower brass in this orchestra. As someone in the third part of my life - old age - I would like this to be the last piece of music that I hear before I pack up and depart.

[galinakrivulin]

Romantic Wilhelm Richard Wagner : Tannhauser -Ouverture and its galant performance by hr -Sinfonieorchester under the baton of impeccable conductor Alain Altinoglu! Thank you.

[miloslavavoicehovna]

So happy I'll be playing this with my orchestra soon, can't wait for rehearsals start! In fact, one of the greatest overtures and one of the best interpretations here!

[shupingwang]

Alain Altinoglu is the new principal conductor of this orchestra. He does allright. The orchestra is spectacular.

[conradhertzler]

I always think that the violas and cellos are the real stars of this piece. While the rest of the orchestra is striding forward together playing the main theme, the violas and cellos are filling in with some incredible virtuosity. For me, that's what makes this piece so incredible to listen to.

[danielpincus]

Beautifully played and recorded.
Wagner gives this tempo indication: “Andante Maestoso. Quarter Note = 50. Nicht schleppend, gehende Bewegung.” Not dragging, walking motion.” And, inside the staves, “Sehr gehalten” — very held.

[대피린이]

아름다운 바그너의 탄호이저 서곡,
매일 듣고 있습니다. 웅장하면서도 섬세하고 아련한 멜로디가 눈물을 흐르게 합니다. 아름다운 연주 감사합니다 . 오케스트라의 악기들에게 푹 빠지게합니다. 바그너의 다른 곡도 찾아 들어보려고 합니다.

[thestarwarsmusiccomposer]

This is absolutely beautiful! Great interpretation and wonderful orchestra. Thanks to all the musicians and the conductor for bringing us this 15 minutes of joy!

[briananderson]

This recording abounds (at least to my ears) in precision by each section. So wonderful to hear the clarity of passages that might otherwise be muddled by other conductors. I don't know much about Maestro Altinoglu, but now I'll be learning more. So well done!