London Philharmonic Orchestra and Klaus Tennstedt - Wagner: Orchestral Excerpts from Wagner's Operas (2005)

Tracklist

01. Prelude from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96 (1868)
02. Overture from Rienzi, WWV 49 (1842)
03. Dawn and Siegfried's Journey to the Rhine from Gotterdammerung, WWV 86D (1876)
04. Siegfried's Funeral Music from Gotterdammerung, WWV 86D (1876)
05. Der Ritt der Walküren from Die Walküre, WWV 86B (concert version)
06. Overture and Venusberg Music from Tannhauser, WWV 70: Overture (1845)
07. Overture and Venusberg Music from Tannhauser, WWV 70: Venusberg Music (1845)


Wagner's celebrated output for the opera house resulted not only in some staggering stage works, but also in unparalleled orchestral achievements. His operatic overtures, preludes and interludes have acquired a status as stand-alone concert works in their own right. Klaus Tennstedt was totally dedicated to the London Philharmonic Orchestra – a dedication that was reciprocated by the Orchestra's musicians, staff and audiences, and which pervades these live performances from 1992.

DOWNLOAD ALBUM [flac]