The Valkyrie (iTunes & Amazon Digital)

~ Release by Richard Wagner; Reginald Goodall, Rita Hunter, Alberto Remedios, Norman Bailey (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

On iTunes, known as:
"Wagner: Die Walkure (The Valkyrie) (Sung in English)"
by English National Opera Orchestra

On Amazon, known as:
"Wagner: Walkure (Die) (The Valkyrie) (Sung in English)"
by Alberto Remedios

Both digital releases share unique artwork and a September 1, 2000 release date. The artwork and dates are different from the Chandos digital and physical CD releases.

This recording is a digital remaster of the 1975 live performance of The Valkyrie in English in London Coliseum. It was recorded on 18, 20 and 23 December 1975. For the complete detailed booklet, download from the Chandos physical CD release on MusicBrainz or the Chandos official website.

The Valkyrie is the second part of Richard Wagner’s "The Ring of the Nibelung”. The Ring, translated into English by Andrew Porter, performed by the English National Opera company, conducted by Reginald Goodall, was recorded in its entirety, over several years from 1973 to 1977.

Annotation last modified on 2015-10-19 17:38 UTC.

Tracklist

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Digital Media 2
Digital Media 3
Digital Media 4
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1The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 1: Hoyotoho! Hoyotoho! (Gerhilde, Helmwige, Waltraute, Schwerleite, Ortlinde, Siegrune, Grimgerde, Rossweisse), "Ride of the Valkyries"
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner9:00
2The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 1: Shield Me and Help (Brunnhilde, the Eight Valkyries)
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner1:25
3The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 1: Hear While I Tell You (Brunnhilde, the Eight Valkyries)
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner2:39
4The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 1: Pray Suffer No Sorrow for Me (Sieglinde, Brunnhilde, the Eight Valkyries)
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
soprano vocals [Sieglinde]:
Margaret Curphey (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner3:59
5The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 1: Fly Him Swiftly, Away to the East! (Brunnhilde)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner1:24
6The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 1: O Radiant Wonder! (Sieglinde), "Parting Salute"
soprano vocals [Sieglinde]:
Margaret Curphey (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner0:50
7The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 1: Stay, Brunnhild! (Wotan, the Eight Valkyries, Brunnhilde)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner1:08
8The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 2: Where Is Brunnhild? (Wotan, the Eight Valkyries)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner1:40
9The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 2: Weak-Spirited, Womanish Brood! (Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner2:59
10The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 2: Here I Am, Father (Brunnhilde, Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner2:47
11The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 2: No More Will You Ride From Walhall (Wotan, the Eight Valkyries, Brunnhilde)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner3:05
12The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 2: Did You Not Hear What I Decreed? (Wotan, the Eight Valkyries)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
contralto vocals [Valkyrie: Rossweisse]:
Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Grimgerde]:
Shelagh Squires (operatic mezzo-soprano)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Siegrune]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Gerhilde]:
Katie Clarke (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Helmwige]:
Anne Evans (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Ortlinde]:
Anne Conoley (soprano)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Schwertleite]:
Helen Attfield (opera singer)
soprano vocals [Valkyrie: Waltraute]:
Elizabeth Connell (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner4:57
13The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: Was It So Shameful? (Brunnhilde, Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner3:51
14The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: I Know So Little (Brunnhilde, Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner4:00
15The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: You, Who This Love Into My Heart Revealed (Brunnhilde, Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner4:06
16The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: You Indulged Your Love (Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner0:54
17The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: Unworthy of You This Foolish Maid (Brunnhilde, Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner3:14
18The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: You Fathered a Glorious Race (Brunnhilde, Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner2:50
19The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: In Long, Deep Sleep (Wotan, Brunnhilde)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
soprano vocals [Brünnhilde]:
Rita Hunter (soprano)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner3:05
20The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: Farewell, My Valiant, Glorious Child! (Wotan), "Wotan's Farewell"
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner5:01
21The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: These Eyes So Warm and So Bright (Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner7:48
22The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: Loge, Hear! Come at My Call! (Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner1:26
23The Valkyrie: Act III Scene 3: Magic Fire Music (Wotan)
bass-baritone vocals [Wotan]:
Norman Bailey (bass-baritone)
orchestra:
English National Opera Orchestra
conductor:
Reginald Goodall (conductor)
partial recording of:
The Valkyrie: Act III
composer and librettist:
Richard Wagner (composer)
translator:
Andrew Porter (music critic, translator, opera director)
translated version of:
Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III
part of:
The Valkyrie (English version)
Richard Wagner3:57

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