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# Wagner - Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg / Heppner, Mattila, Morris, Pape, Allen, Polenzani, Levine, Metropolitan Opera

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## Description

Richard Wagner's 'Die Meistersinger von Nrnberg' is a German opera, the second in his 'Ring Cycle' series. It narrates the decline of the Nuremberg Mastersingers and their lineage. This DVD-VI installment showcases Heppner, Mattila, Grove, and Polenzani as the Mastersingers, opposed by Pape, Allen, and Morris. The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus perform under James Levine, with Otto Schenk as the producer. It was presented by the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.

Review: Outstanding recording of a great work...... - This is a truly excellent example of one of the greatest operas reproduced in stunning sound and visuals. Levine and the Met orchestra get the tempo just right, and they sound superb. What is also amazing is the quality of the vocal sound, which is captured in great detail, when clearly there is not a microphone in sight. The soloists are excellent...the one that stands out for me is Beckmesser who is usually a caricature clown...whereas the part is played straight and very convincingly. The Mastersingers are all first rate. Hans Sachs is cast with a natural modern look, and unlike the usual god-like Wotan. Perhaps the only criticism is that both Walther and Eva look middle-aged at best, and while their singing voices are good, they are unable to bring the sense of romance to the opera that would be more convincing with younger artists. The great advantage of the DVD media over the earlier CD versions (I loved the Karajan 1952 Bayreuth version best), is that not only do you have the option of helpful subtitles, but you can also see the excellent detail in the staging that fills the lack of action with incredible detail. It is never boring. Most of the stage settings look like a Rembrandt painting. I just wish that one of the optional subtitles was the detail of the orchestral score. Highly recommended on all counts.
Review: What was Wagner smoking that day? - I missed my bus and had to kill four hours back when I was around 20 years old, so I went to the library media room and decided to satisfy the curiosity a friend had engendered in me regarding Wagner's Ring cycle, so I listened to Die Valkure, reading along with the libretto and was hooked, big time. Over decades of listening to the darker of Wagner's works I remain loyal to the music, though the angst can become somewhat tedious at times, especially when the performance and production are lacking. Don't get me started on the MET's new 'machine'. Then gradually I became aware of Die Meistersinger and it has been growing on me ever since. It's Wagner, believe it or not, with hardly a cloud in the sky and it is pure joy. We're not talking intense, heart wrenching drama here, in fact the storyline is quite pedestrian, but the music is glorious. This is fairly late in Wagner's career and I can't help but think that this was his love poem to music. In fact, making music is the theme around which the story revolves. When I've fallen in love with an opera through listening, I am always a bit cautious about watching a performance. A poor realization can actually have quite damaging impact. I saw clips of this performance on YouTube and I was sold. The performance is really well cast and the singing and acting are great. The quintet in the third act is to die for - perfectly rendered, and the finale is glorious. James Levine at his best. I'm not a big fan of massive stage sets but even this one works for me.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Ben Heppner, Hans-Joachim Ketelsen, James Levine, James Morris, Karita Mattila, Matthew Polenzani, Rene Pape Contributor Ben Heppner, Hans-Joachim Ketelsen, James Levine, James Morris, Karita Mattila, Matthew Polenzani, Rene Pape See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 165 Reviews |
| Format | AC-3, Classical, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled |
| Genre | Music Video & Concerts, Musicals & Performing Arts/Classical |
| Language | German |
| Runtime | 4 hours and 52 minutes |

## Product Details

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- **Format:** Multiple Formats, AC-3, Classical, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled
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- **Language:** German
- **Runtime:** 4 hours and 52 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding recording of a great work......
*by P***Y on February 19, 2005*

This is a truly excellent example of one of the greatest operas reproduced in stunning sound and visuals. Levine and the Met orchestra get the tempo just right, and they sound superb. What is also amazing is the quality of the vocal sound, which is captured in great detail, when clearly there is not a microphone in sight. The soloists are excellent...the one that stands out for me is Beckmesser who is usually a caricature clown...whereas the part is played straight and very convincingly. The Mastersingers are all first rate. Hans Sachs is cast with a natural modern look, and unlike the usual god-like Wotan. Perhaps the only criticism is that both Walther and Eva look middle-aged at best, and while their singing voices are good, they are unable to bring the sense of romance to the opera that would be more convincing with younger artists. The great advantage of the DVD media over the earlier CD versions (I loved the Karajan 1952 Bayreuth version best), is that not only do you have the option of helpful subtitles, but you can also see the excellent detail in the staging that fills the lack of action with incredible detail. It is never boring. Most of the stage settings look like a Rembrandt painting. I just wish that one of the optional subtitles was the detail of the orchestral score. Highly recommended on all counts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What was Wagner smoking that day?
*by A***G on April 24, 2013*

I missed my bus and had to kill four hours back when I was around 20 years old, so I went to the library media room and decided to satisfy the curiosity a friend had engendered in me regarding Wagner's Ring cycle, so I listened to Die Valkure, reading along with the libretto and was hooked, big time. Over decades of listening to the darker of Wagner's works I remain loyal to the music, though the angst can become somewhat tedious at times, especially when the performance and production are lacking. Don't get me started on the MET's new 'machine'. Then gradually I became aware of Die Meistersinger and it has been growing on me ever since. It's Wagner, believe it or not, with hardly a cloud in the sky and it is pure joy. We're not talking intense, heart wrenching drama here, in fact the storyline is quite pedestrian, but the music is glorious. This is fairly late in Wagner's career and I can't help but think that this was his love poem to music. In fact, making music is the theme around which the story revolves. When I've fallen in love with an opera through listening, I am always a bit cautious about watching a performance. A poor realization can actually have quite damaging impact. I saw clips of this performance on YouTube and I was sold. The performance is really well cast and the singing and acting are great. The quintet in the third act is to die for - perfectly rendered, and the finale is glorious. James Levine at his best. I'm not a big fan of massive stage sets but even this one works for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a delight! Best Met Wagner on DVD yet!
*by J***S on January 14, 2005*

I own about 75 Opera DVD's. This Met production of Die Meistersinger is one of the best. Up till now I have found the Met's Wagner DVD's to be rather undramatic. This Meistersinger comes as a wonderful surprise!It is a lovely traditional production that avoids being stodgy. The singers are actually acting, looking like they are having a good time, and they are actually funny!!!This Miestersinger is a joy! I havntecountered a better sung Meistersinger since the old mono Kempe recording from the 50's. This is a well nigh perfect cast.I will single out two wonderful performances. Heppner is the only Walter I have encountered on stage or on DVD who is truly up to the part of Walther.He is as fresh in the third act as he is in the first. Almost all tenors peter out by the third act and croak out a facsimile of the prize song.James Morris is a singer usually rather dislike. I don't like the sound of his voice and I find him dull. Here he seems to have found a role that really suits him. He seems enlivened by the role of Hans Sachs, he really takes to the "everyman" that is Sachs. His voice also fits this commoner more readily then the God Wotan. This is by a wide margin the best Met Wagner Opera DVD, certainly better sung and staged then the two other Meistersinger DVD's now on the market.

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