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Tannhauser

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(Paris version: 1861) Opera in three acts Music by Wagner Libretto by the composer (sung in German)
(gramophone records)
Elisabeth, the Landgrave's niece.HELGA DERNESCH (soprano) Four pages
SOLOISTS FROM VIENNA BOYS' CHOIR VIENNA STATE OPERA CHORUS VIENNA BOYS' CHOIR
VIENNA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR GEORG SOLTI
The action takes place near Eisenach. Thuringia, in the early 13th century. Act 1
3.10* During the Interval
DERYCK COOKE talks about the Paris version of Tannhauser.
3.25* Tannhauser Act 2

Contributors

Music By:
Wagner Libretto
Conducted By:
Sir Georg Solti
Talks:
Deryck Cooke
Venus:
Christa Ludwig
Tannhauser, a Knight:
René Kollo (tenor)
Walter von der Vogelweide:
Werner Hollweg (tenor)
Biterolf:
Manfred Jungwirth (bass)
Wolfram von Eschenbach:
Victor Braun (baritone)
Heinrich der Schreiber:
Kurt Equiluz (tenor)
Reinmar von Zweter:
Norman Bailey (bass)
Source: Radio Times

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