(The Janowski version is mellower, thus easier to listen to, thus preferable.) And it seems that with all the "improved" technology, the very obtrusive tape hiss in Act 2 of Siegfried - during the beginning of "Forest Murmurs" of all things - is still only-too-audible from the earlier 90s re-mastering. It should also be pointed out that, since not all change is progress, the re-mastered Solti version might not suit everyone, being as it is flawed by a much-heightened CD steeliness liable to remove tooth enamel at high volumes. (Among other delights, It has the best Hagen - thus the best "Watch", and the best "Dream" sequence.) Followers of the heresy are, however, like me, advised not to have the text in front of them when listening to the otherwise fine voice of Jeannine Altmeyer, her German pronunciation being inconsistent, and thus liable to induce distraction (or spilt whisky - see below.) And second, that Janowski's Gotterdammerung is actually more engaging, and more enjoyable, than Solti's. For example, the best Walkure is from Leinsdorf the second best from Karajan.
(The scream of the Nibelungs is spine-tingling, and unmatched anywhere else.) As for the rest of the Cycle, various interesting alternative belief-systems are available, believe it or not - and sometimes cheaper. The real essence of the heresy consists in two main parts: first, the idea that Solti's Rheingold is in fact the only essential element of this particular Ring Cycle. can be substituted for Steerhorns at appropriate points.)Ĥ.The collapse of the Gibichung Hall in Gotterdammerung (which is believed by some to have been achieved by blowing up the dressing rooms of the Sofiensaal) is not essential to an understanding of the Final Scene.ĥ.Theatrical effects do not necessarily add to the Drama: they may even detract from it. See also the remark on the Woodbird below.)ģ.Authentic steerhorns are a luxury, and get in the way of listening to Wagner, for the listener is waiting for it, and can then say to himself, "That was it!" - and feel immensely pleased at having spotted it.
(This is known as the Culshaw Snobbery Dogma. Its main precepts are these:ġ.Believe it or not, There are Other Ring Cycles, better overall than this one.Ģ.Hans Hotter was well past his best when co-opted for two parts of it. There exists a set of beliefs known to its few adepts as The Soltian Heresy.
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