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Siegfried (Goodall Ring Cycle/Chandos Opera in English)
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Siegfried (Goodall Ring Cycle/Chandos Opera in English)
Genre: Classical
 
  •  Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (14) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (14) - Disc #3
  •  Track Listings (10) - Disc #4


     
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All Artists: English National Opera
Title: Siegfried (Goodall Ring Cycle/Chandos Opera in English)
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Label: Chandos
Original Release Date: 1/1/1973
Re-Release Date: 2/27/2001
Album Type: Box set, Original recording remastered
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 4
SwapaCD Credits: 4
UPC: 095115304525

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Better than you might think....
John Link | Blakeslee, PA | 03/17/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I had to think more than twice before purchasing this recording, especially since it isnt at a budget price, but I dont regret having done so. Wagner's original German language opera sung in English might seem more like a novelty recording (or a horrifying experience to hardcore Wagner fans) than a serious approach to the music, but surprisingly it works (for the most part). For the listener who doesn't speak and understand German this is a great way to understand Wagner's opera, as the connection between text and drama is made clearer--though I sometimes wish the singers diction and pronunciation were a bit clearer--but hey, its still opera and a complete English only libretto is included (along with a scene by scene summary of the drama, a summary of the preceding two operas, and an essay and photos of this particular project). Overall the orchestra and conducting is up to par and the sound is clear, balanced, and spacious, the only annoying thing being the audience clapping after the end of each act--its a live 1975 recording. While this is no substitute for the original in German, think of it as a great resource ... to understanding Wagner's opera cycle for listeners without the time or inclination to learn German."
Absolutely better than you think, the best of Goodal's Ring!
D. J. Edwards | Cheshire, CT United States | 05/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"As good as his die Walkure is, Goodall's Siegfried is even better. For me this is the most difficult opera of the entire Ring and Goodall pulls it off with honors indeed. Remedios is a wonder! Wish we had had him in the Met Ring Cycles of the past decade. Hunter again is a wonder with beauty and strength of tone. Once more I enjoy Bailey. I found That Alan Blyth in Gramophone 5/01 and I seem to appreciate him. It would seem that Goodall gives this opera all the wonderful performance it needs. Not an easy show to pull off. This recording absolutely belongs in any Wagnerian's collection. Had I been at this live performance, I definitely would not have fallen asleep and would have regretted its coming to its inevitable end. And the orchestra rises to the occasion splendidly. From Siegfried's climb to Brunhilde's rock until the end of the duet, the orchestral playing is rich, very moving bordering on the monumental just because it is live and thus more of a risk than a studio recording. Hunter is nothing short of stunning. The duet alone makes the recording a must have. Too bad artists are not fully appreciated until we no longer have them around to enjoy. Thank God this is on CD to be enjoyed at the listener's command."
Goodall's Siegfried
C. Lunde | 06/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is completely worth it. Other reviews aptly pointed out everything good, and this *is* good--brilliant. Alberto Remedios is the best Siegfried I've ever heard, and Rita Hunter is a stunning and convincing Brunnhilde. If I could give this more than five stars, I would."