Richard Wagner RIENZI opera, Recorded live at Theatre du Capitole, Toulouse, October 2012.
Championing love and personal heroism in the face of ecclesiastical oppression and political chicanery, Wagner's third opera explores characteristic themes with terrific energy which culminates in the eponymous Roman tribune's famous prayer to the gods of his fatherland, followed by a riot which prefigures the young composer's own abortive career as a firebrand and revolutionary. Within the timeless and elegant minimalism of Jorge Lavelli's production, Torsten Kerl brings ringing authority to the title role, supported by the experienced Wagnerian conductor Pinchas Steinberg.
- Toulouse Capitol Chorus
- Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala Chorus
- Toulouse Capitol National Orchestra
- Pinchas Steinberg, conductor
Artists
Rienzi – Torsten Kerl
Irene – Marika Schönberg
Adriano – Daniela Sindram
Colonna – Richard Wiegold
Orsini – Stefan Heidemann
Cardinal Orvieto – Robert Bork
Baroncelli – Marc Heller
Cecco del Vecchio – Leonardo Neiva
Peace Messenger – Jennifer O’Loughlin
Jorge Lavelli, stage director
Special Features
- Cast Gallery
- Thoughts on Rienzi
Naxos Cat # OABD7125D