CD1: Vorspiel; Erster Aufzug [Beginning] () CD2: Erster Aufzug [Conclusion] () CD3: Zweiter Aufzug () CD4: Dritter Aufzug ()
Extra-Infos:
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra New York 1962
Description:
Live recordings, Metropolitan Opera House, New York, 27.1.1962. Notes with complete cast and track list in container.
"Gotterdammerung" on CD brings together Frick's powerful compositional voice in an intense, atmospheric listening experience that evokes drama, tension and emotional depth. Across the album, the tracks unfold like a sonic narrative, moving from brooding, darker passages to expansive, almost cinematic soundscapes. The production focuses on clarity and spatial detail, allowing every layer - from delicate motifs to massive climaxes - to breathe and develop organically. This CD is designed for focused listening, rewarding those who appreciate sophisticated structures, evolving themes and a carefully crafted arc from the first to the last track.
Frick's work on "Gotterdammerung" reflects an artist who is drawn to large-scale ideas and a strong sense of mood. Rather than relying on quick hooks, the music develops through patient build-ups, dynamic contrasts and finely tuned textures that invite repeated listening. The album is especially suitable for listeners who enjoy immersive, concept-driven music that feels almost like a soundtrack to an unwritten film, combining intensity with moments of fragile stillness.
As the manufacturer, Walhall stands for carefully produced physical releases that put emphasis on sound quality and durable presentation. With a focus on well-curated projects and a respect for the album as a complete artistic statement, Walhall issues CDs that appeal to discerning listeners and collectors alike. Their editions typically value coherent artwork, thoughtful programming and a mastering approach that serves the music rather than current loudness trends, making "Gotterdammerung" a fitting addition to their catalogue.
On "Gotterdammerung", the collaboration between Frick's expressive musical language and Walhall's quality-oriented production ethos results in a CD that aims to outlast fleeting trends. The recording is conceived as a cohesive whole, ideal for listeners who like to sit down with a complete album and let a carefully designed musical journey unfold from beginning to end.
Chamber Ensemble
16.125
- Accordion 10- Bassoon 18- Brass 50- Bugle 41- Cello 324- Clarinet 129- Double Bass 20- Early Instrum. 138- Flute 234- Guitar 106- Harp 33- Harpsichord 24- Lute 18- Mandolin 16- Mixed Ensemble 78- Oboe 56- Organ 39- Other 12.236- Other Ensemble 224- Percussion 13- Piano 494- Piano Quartet 28- Piano Trio 166- Recorder 58- Saxophone 53- String Ensemble 94- String Quartet 444- String Quintet 21- String Trio 58- Trombone 20- Trumpet 53- Tuba 3- Viola 71- Violin 607- Wind Ensemble 51- Woodwind 40- octet 3Other Classic 3.468Symphonic Music 14.540
