Richard Wagner: Die Walkre / ETERNA 5x LP, Box Set 19818 27 585-589Booklet with 12 pages (libretto)recorded: 1981 Studio Lukaskirche, Dresden, GDRProduct FeaturesLabel:ETERNAFormat:5 x Vinyl LP, Box SetCountry:German Democratic Republic (GDR)Release Year:1981Genre:Classical, OperaOverview"Die Walkre," part of Richard Wagner's monumental "Ring Cycle," is brought to life in this exceptional recording by the Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of Marek Janowski. Featuring an outstanding cast, including Jessye Norman, Theo Adam, and Kurt Moll, this 5 LP box set, released by ETERNA in 1981, offers a profound listening experience of one of Wagner's most dramatic operas. This performance captures the intense emotions and complex narrative of gods, heroes, and fate that Wagner intricately weaves through his powerful music.Interesting FactsRing Cycle:"Die Walkre" is the second opera in Wagner's epic four-part "Der Ring des Nibelungen," which is among the most ambitious works in the operatic repertoire.Star Performers:This recording features some of the greatest opera voices of the 20th century, including Jessye Norman and Theo Adam.Historical Context:Recorded in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), this album stands as a testament to the high level of artistic achievement in classical music within the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War era.Track Listing1. AktA:Vorspiel; 1. Szene - 2. Szene (Anfang)B:2. Szene (Schluss) - 3. Szene (Anfang)C:3. Szene (Schluss)2. AktD:Vorspiel; 1. Szene (Anfang)E:1. Szene (Schluss) - 2. Szene (Anfang)F:2. Szene (Schluss) - 4. Szene (Anfang)G:4. Szene (Schluss) - 5. Szene3. AktH:1. Szene - 2. Szene (Anfang)I:2. Szene (Schluss) - 3. Szene (Anfang)J:3. Szene (Schluss)Key CreditsComposer:Richard WagnerConductor:Marek JanowskiOrchestra:Staatskapelle DresdenBass Vocals:Kurt Moll, Theo AdamTenor Vocals:Siegfried JerusalemSoprano Vocals:Cheryl Studer, Eva-Maria Bundschuh, Jeannine Altmeyer, Jessye Norman, Ruth FalconMezzo-soprano Vocals:Christel Borchers, Ortrun Wenkel, Uta Priew, Yvonne MintonAlto Vocals:Anne Gjevang, Kathleen KuhlmannEditor:Ingrid HaukLayout:Christoph Ehbets, Monika PrustLiner Notes:Gerd RienckerMusic Director:Heinz WegnerMusical Assistance:Gottfried HmpelSound Designer:Claus StrbenBOX #57