Wagner - Der Ring des Nibelungen / Levine, Metropolitan Opera (Complete Ring Cycle)
starring: James Morris, Siegfried Jerusalem, Ekkehard Wlaschiha, Christa Ludwig, MariAnne Häggander
directed by: Brian Large
directed by: Brian Large
List Price: $119.98
Prices subject to change.
Price: $79.97
You Save: $40.01 (33%)Prices subject to change.
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Related Items:
- Wagner's Ring: Turning the Sky Round
- An Introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen
- Wagner - Tristan und Isolde
- Puccini - Turandot / Franco Zeffirelli - Marton, Domingo, Mitchell, Plishka, Cuenod - James Levine, MET (1988)
- Wagner - Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg / Heppner, Mattila, Morris, Pape, Allen, Polenzani, Levine, Metropolitan Opera
- see more
Browse for similar items by category:
- VHS » DVD » Genres » Musicals & Performing Arts » Classical » By Composer » Wagner, Richard
- VHS » DVD » Genres » Musicals & Performing Arts » Classical » By Historical Period » Romantic (c.1820-1910)
- VHS » DVD » Genres » Musicals & Performing Arts » Classical » General AAS
- VHS » DVD » Specialty Stores » Custom Stores » Actors & Actresses » ( B ) » Behrens, Hildegard
- VHS » DVD » Specialty Stores » Custom Stores » Actors & Actresses » ( J ) » Jerusalem, Siegfried
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- "The One With the Thing"
This is definitely the best Ring DVD set by far.Why?Because in this production, the Gibichungs are Gibichungs.Which is to say that in this production, the Gibichungs are a wild tribe of the Rhine Valley.They don't wear suits or tuxedos, as in other DVD versions. Another definite plus is that this Wotan is actually a Norse god, and not a fat slob in sweatpants with plumber's crack. Finaly, it is wonderful to have a Ring NOT directed by some mewling-puking commie scum.
But am I ... Read More
Rating: - Authentic Production of "The Ring"
A great production of the the "Ring" cycle. A wonderful cast andcolorful sets and costumes staying true to Wagner's very detailed stage directions and scenery descriptions. A must for devotees of Wagner's monumental 4 opera story steeped in mthyology and memorable characters. Under the excellent musical direction of James Levine with a strong cast of some of the world's greatest voices suited for Wagner's rigorous demands. A big "thumbs up" for these DVD's that capture the live performances.
Rating: - Probably as good as it will get!
The task of performing The Niebelung's Ring in its entirety is probably the most difficult for any opera house. An enormous cast is required, over fifteen hours of music, very difficult orchestral passages even in the orchestra... not to mention a conductor who knows the score front to back. On top of all that the stage and costumes need to be pristine as well.
There will never be a "perfect" production of The Ring. There will always be stars who the audience loves, there will always ... Read More
Rating: - Great way to see a Ring Cycle
I think this is a both a great introductory Ring Cycle for people new to the work and a nice video version for people already familiar to it. The voices are light for their roles, but the magic of the Ring comes across. The visuals (set designs) in Das Rheingold are spectacular. The acting and visual aspect are good here. The singers are sometimes light for their roles, but they are still decent enough. I think most opera lovers would enjoy this, if they have never seen it before.
Rating: - Best 'authentic' Wagner 'Ring'
This is the best 'authentic' Wagner 'Ring' on DVD.It follows, very closely, Wagner's own staging instructions and is a wonderful representation of the Norse gods mythology.It definitely is the first 'Ring' for everyone to own--after all, the set of 4 operas is about the Norse gods and Norse mythology, not about modern power dams!My quibbles with it are few;however, the following are worth mentioning:
1. It doesn't have Fricka arriving in 'Die Walküre', Act 2, Scene 1, in a cart (or ... Read More
- "The One With the Thing"This is definitely the best Ring DVD set by far.Why?Because in this production, the Gibichungs are Gibichungs.Which is to say that in this production, the Gibichungs are a wild tribe of the Rhine Valley.They don't wear suits or tuxedos, as in other DVD versions. Another definite plus is that this Wotan is actually a Norse god, and not a fat slob in sweatpants with plumber's crack. Finaly, it is wonderful to have a Ring NOT directed by some mewling-puking commie scum.
But am I ... Read More
- Authentic Production of "The Ring"A great production of the the "Ring" cycle. A wonderful cast andcolorful sets and costumes staying true to Wagner's very detailed stage directions and scenery descriptions. A must for devotees of Wagner's monumental 4 opera story steeped in mthyology and memorable characters. Under the excellent musical direction of James Levine with a strong cast of some of the world's greatest voices suited for Wagner's rigorous demands. A big "thumbs up" for these DVD's that capture the live performances.
- Probably as good as it will get!The task of performing The Niebelung's Ring in its entirety is probably the most difficult for any opera house. An enormous cast is required, over fifteen hours of music, very difficult orchestral passages even in the orchestra... not to mention a conductor who knows the score front to back. On top of all that the stage and costumes need to be pristine as well.
There will never be a "perfect" production of The Ring. There will always be stars who the audience loves, there will always ... Read More
- Great way to see a Ring CycleI think this is a both a great introductory Ring Cycle for people new to the work and a nice video version for people already familiar to it. The voices are light for their roles, but the magic of the Ring comes across. The visuals (set designs) in Das Rheingold are spectacular. The acting and visual aspect are good here. The singers are sometimes light for their roles, but they are still decent enough. I think most opera lovers would enjoy this, if they have never seen it before.
- Best 'authentic' Wagner 'Ring'This is the best 'authentic' Wagner 'Ring' on DVD.It follows, very closely, Wagner's own staging instructions and is a wonderful representation of the Norse gods mythology.It definitely is the first 'Ring' for everyone to own--after all, the set of 4 operas is about the Norse gods and Norse mythology, not about modern power dams!My quibbles with it are few;however, the following are worth mentioning:
1. It doesn't have Fricka arriving in 'Die Walküre', Act 2, Scene 1, in a cart (or ... Read More
