Tannhäuser - Richard Wagner
Information about the opera Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Recommended recordings on CD
Barenboim/Seiffert/Eaglen (Teldec 8573-88064-2)
A superb performance by Peter Seiffert makes this the version of choice.
Berlin State Opera Chorus, Berlin Staatskapelle Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 2001.
Cast: Peter Seiffert (Tannhäuser), Jane Eaglen (Elisabeth), Thomas Hampson (Wolfram), Waltraud Meier (Venus).
Teldec 8573-88064-2
Recommended recordings on DVD
Jordan/Gambill/Nylund (Arthaus Musik 101 351)
A live performance from the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden in 2008 with superb singing, with Camilla Nylund as Elisabeth especially good, but the modern production based on a huge spiral staircase won't be to everyone's taste.
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Philharmonia Chor Wien, conducted by Philippe Jordan, 2008.
Cast: Robert Gambill (Tannhäuser), Camilla Nylund (Elisabeth), Roman Trekel (Wolfram).
Arthaus Musik 101 351
Also included in the boxed set:
Magic Moments of Opera