For a "modern" Ring cycle:

James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

I don't know what you'll think of the performers on this recording, but I
saw the production at the Met with Levine conducting and it was beyond
spectacular.

I feel that the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the baton of Levine is
one of the best ensembles in the world.  Yes, you heard right - in the
world!  Levine's performances are always of the highest caliber.

Released in 2002 on Deutsche Grammophon, it's worth a look.
Not to mention the absolutely MAGNIFICENT Brunnhilde of Hildegard

On May 28, 8:55 am, David Sherman <possibl... at (no spam) possible20.org> wrote:> For a "modern" Ring cycle:

James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

I don't know what you'll think of the performers on this recording, but I
saw the production at the Met with Levine conducting and it was beyond
spectacular.

I feel that the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the baton of Levine is
one of the best ensembles in the world. Yes, you heard right - in the
world! Levine's performances are always of the highest caliber.

Released in 2002 on Deutsche Grammophon, it's worth a look.

Not to mention the absolutely MAGNIFICENT Brunnhilde of Hildegard
Behrens, probably the greatest, most complete characterization, and
totally idiomatic. You are right, Levine, the Met Orchestra and the
great Behrens makes this set indispensible.
WagnerMacht

Hi friends,

A trouble to me. �An opera-fan old gentleman is going to have his
birthday celebration, I was "ordered" to look for a fantastic and more
modern "Der Ring des Nibelungen" CDs for him. �Ah, 13+ hours music +
singing, I got no clue, can someone help?

(What kills me is that he knows opera...)

Tonnes of thanks.

Blessings
SF

"John Bryant" <brit... at (no spam) googlemail.com> wrote in message

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On May 27, 9:47 pm, Lionel Tacchini <lionel.tacch... at (no spam) arcor.de> wrote:



40 years old is not "modern".

No, but it *sounds* "modern".

This 4 year old production under Bertrand de Billy might do much
better for someone who most certainly knows all the holy cows which
will be discussed here and would enjoy finding out what has been
happening relatively
recently:http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/hnum/9950285

You may well be right, and I'm sure that the OP will take note of all
recommendations - as would I.

It's on DVD though.

That's great if one has a DVD player, but I haven't. Thanks anyway,
it's always good to hear an alternative view.

Regards,

JB.

No no - get the Solti - its the one Ring to have if you're having only one -
it better cast than any other complete, has stupendous sound and its
extremely satisfying for a first timer - one can go into other versions with
other virtues later on. �Wagner Fan

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On May 28, 10:53 am, gman <gastonomeis... at (no spam) gmail.com> wrote:
On May 28, 8:55 am, David Sherman <possibl... at (no spam) possible20.org> wrote:> For
a "modern" Ring cycle:

James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

I don't know what you'll think of the performers on this recording, but
I
saw the production at the Met with Levine conducting and it was beyond
spectacular.

I feel that the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the baton of Levine
is
one of the best ensembles in the world. Yes, you heard right - in the
world! Levine's performances are always of the highest caliber.

Released in 2002 on Deutsche Grammophon, it's worth a look.

Not to mention the absolutely MAGNIFICENT Brunnhilde of Hildegard
Behrens, probably the greatest, most complete characterization, and
totally idiomatic. You are right, Levine, the Met Orchestra and the
great Behrens makes this set indispensible.
WagnerMacht

On the subject of inexpensive Rings, I just ordered the Clemens Krauss
version from an Amazon seller for about $7.00, including shipping.
I wasn't really looking to buy that one, but why not for that price.
Appears to be available for about the same on ebay.

It depends on the pressing - the best current remastering is the Opera D'Oro
and the worst is the Archipel which has some strange simulated stereo sound
on the Rheingold. Wagner Fan

On May 28, 12:32 pm, "Wagner Fan" <wagner... at (no spam) comcast.net> wrote:





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On May 28, 10:53 am, gman <gastonomeis... at (no spam) gmail.com> wrote:
On May 28, 8:55 am, David Sherman <possibl... at (no spam) possible20.org> wrote:> For
a "modern" Ring cycle:

James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

I don't know what you'll think of the performers on this recording, but
I
saw the production at the Met with Levine conducting and it was beyond
spectacular.

I feel that the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the baton of Levine
is
one of the best ensembles in the world.  Yes, you heard right - in the
world!  Levine's performances are always of the highest caliber.

Released in 2002 on Deutsche Grammophon, it's worth a look.

Not to mention the absolutely MAGNIFICENT Brunnhilde of Hildegard
Behrens, probably the greatest, most complete characterization, and
totally idiomatic. You are right, Levine, the Met Orchestra and the
great Behrens makes this set indispensible.
WagnerMacht

On the subject of inexpensive Rings, I just ordered the Clemens Krauss
version from  an Amazon seller for about $7.00, including shipping.
I wasn't really looking to buy that one, but why not for that price.
Appears to be available for about the same on ebay.

It depends on the pressing - the best current remastering is the Opera D'Oro
and the worst is the Archipel which has some strange simulated stereo sound
on the Rheingold.  Wagner Fan

Its the Opera D'Oro pressing.  At least it is supposed to be. I
suppose I'll find out.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

"Terry" <bozo at (no spam) clown.invalid> wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 May 2008 05:34:36 +1000, Bog.lyubovi at (no spam) gmail.com wrote
(in article
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Hi friends,

A trouble to me. An opera-fan old gentleman is going to have his
birthday celebration, I was "ordered" to look for a fantastic and more
modern "Der Ring des Nibelungen" CDs for him. Ah, 13+ hours music +
singing, I got no clue, can someone help?

(What kills me is that he knows opera...)

Tonnes of thanks.

Blessings
SF

Get him the Janowski, on RCA. I've taken a long time over it, and have
listened to a lot of sets, and have come to the conclusion that this is
the
best set of all, when all factors are taken into account.

--
Cheers!

Terry


Not a good idea for a first timer since he will have to pay extra for the
libretti - and also put up with an almost but not quite Brunnhilde (not a
good idea) Wagner Fan

On Wed, 28 May 2008 05:34:36 +1000, Bog.lyubovi at (no spam) gmail.com wrote
(in article
14756d85-697a-48dd-868a-9dd982cb45a7 at (no spam) v26g2000prm.googlegroups.com>):

Hi friends,

A trouble to me. An opera-fan old gentleman is going to have his
birthday celebration, I was "ordered" to look for a fantastic and more
modern "Der Ring des Nibelungen" CDs for him. Ah, 13+ hours music +
singing, I got no clue, can someone help?

(What kills me is that he knows opera...)

Tonnes of thanks.

Blessings
SF

Get him the Janowski, on RCA. I've taken a long time over it, and have
listened to a lot of sets, and have come to the conclusion that this is
the
best set of all, when all factors are taken into account.

--
Cheers!

Terry

I second the Janowski box on RCA

/Niklas

"Terry" <bozo at (no spam) clown.invalid> skrev i meddelandet
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On Wed, 28 May 2008 05:34:36 +1000, Bog.lyubovi at (no spam) gmail.com wrote
(in article
14756d85-697a-48dd-868a-9dd982cb45a7 at (no spam) v26g2000prm.googlegroups.com>):

Hi friends,

A trouble to me. An opera-fan old gentleman is going to have his
birthday celebration, I was "ordered" to look for a fantastic and more
modern "Der Ring des Nibelungen" CDs for him. Ah, 13+ hours music +
singing, I got no clue, can someone help?

(What kills me is that he knows opera...)

Tonnes of thanks.

Blessings
SF

Get him the Janowski, on RCA. I've taken a long time over it, and have
listened to a lot of sets, and have come to the conclusion that this is
the
best set of all, when all factors are taken into account.

--
Cheers!

Terry



Again I keep going back to what would impress a first timer and I think the

On May 28, 10:53 am, gman <gastonomeis... at (no spam) gmail.com> wrote:
On May 28, 8:55 am, David Sherman <possibl... at (no spam) possible20.org> wrote:> For
a "modern" Ring cycle:

James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

I don't know what you'll think of the performers on this recording, but
I
saw the production at the Met with Levine conducting and it was beyond
spectacular.

I feel that the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the baton of Levine
is
one of the best ensembles in the world. Yes, you heard right - in the
world! Levine's performances are always of the highest caliber.

Released in 2002 on Deutsche Grammophon, it's worth a look.

Not to mention the absolutely MAGNIFICENT Brunnhilde of Hildegard
Behrens, probably the greatest, most complete characterization, and
totally idiomatic. You are right, Levine, the Met Orchestra and the
great Behrens makes this set indispensible.
WagnerMacht

On the subject of inexpensive Rings, I just ordered the Clemens Krauss
version from an Amazon seller for about $7.00, including shipping.
I wasn't really looking to buy that one, but why not for that price.
Appears to be available for about the same on ebay.

I like the Boulez, too, but it appears to be only available as a DVD set.

I do think the DVd Barenboim Ring combines some modern elements with
traditional elements..not a crazy production..but beautifully done..I
highly recommend it to you.....CH