Older pilgrims' chorus Tannhauser act 3

[wadejonge]

Solti, Paris version, in the beginning you're hearing Victor Braun and Helga Dernesch

[aaddri]

You are righr frknGeraniaceae! Wrong post. This is Bryn Terfel. I don't know how I got it so wrong.

[frknGeraniaceae]

Is this the Dresden version or the Paris version???? Gotta get an recording like this one!

[aaddri]

This is the "Chor und Orchester der Staatsoper Berlin" conducted by Franz Konwitschny (You don't know him).

We recognize the voices of Elisabeth Grümmer and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

Recorded 1961 I believe.

The Wall was still there.

[frknGeraniaceae]

@aaddri Listening to this recording of D Fischer-Dieskau I "hear" Bryn Terfel! Bryn must have been listening a lot to Dietrich during his studying years.

[frknGeraniaceae]

@aaddri It does not sound like Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau at all.

[MrLombreeze]

which version is this?

[RVP57]

at 2:30...BRING IT HOME BOYS! YEAH!

[ANTOONMAKA]

Vian est tout de même (goût uniquement personnel!!!) moins chiant que Richard... ;-))))

[19MPG64]

The music of the angels

[rssothon]

si...los angeles con pelos en los huevos...

[iaquil]

A translation will be very appreciated...

[NosHabebitHumus]

The older pilgrims returning from Rome are singing this (This first part sung offstage and repeated later):

Beglückt darf nun dich, o Heimat, ich schauen

und grüssen froh deine lieblichen Auen;

nun lass ich ruhn den Wanderstab,

weil Gott getreu ich gepilgert hab!

"Blest, I may now look on thee, oh, my native land,

and gladly greet thy pleasant pastures;

now I lay my pilgrim's staff aside to rest,

because, faithful to God, I have completed my pilgrimage! "

[NosHabebitHumus]

Elisabeth and Wolfram are looking for Tannhäuser among them (he left with them in Act II):

Elisabeth:

Dies ist ihr Sang! Sie sind's! Sie kehren heim!

Ihr Heil'gen, zeigt mir jetzt mein Amt,

dass ich mit Würde es erfülle!

"That is their song! It is they! They are returning home!

You saints in heaven, show me now my task,

that I may fulfil it worthily!"

[NosHabebitHumus]

Wolfram:

Die Pilger sind's, - es ist die fromme Weise,

die der empfangnen Gnade Heil verkündet!

O Himmel, stärke jetzt ihr Herz

für die Entscheidung ihres Lebens!

"It is the pilgrims. - It is the pious lay

that tells of the salvation of pardon received!

Oh heaven, strengthen now her heart

to meet the crucial moment of her life!"

[NosHabebitHumus]

Finally, the pilgrims all come on stage and sing this (first part):

Durch Sühn' und Buss' hab' ich versöhnt

den Herren, dem mein Herze fröhnt,

der meine Reu' mit Segen krönt,

den Herren, dem mein Lied ertönt!

"Through penance and repentance I have propitiated

the Lord, Whom my heart serves,

Who crowns my repentance with blessing,"

[NosHabebitHumus]

The chorus reaches a climax with this: ...Dem Herren, dem mein Lied ertönt "the Lord to Whom my song goes up!" Der Gnade Heil ist dem Büsser beschieden, er geht einst ein in der Seligen Frieden; "The salvation of pardon is granted the penitent, in days to come he will walk in the peace of the blessed! Vor Höll' und Tod ist ihm nicht bang; drum preis ich Gott mein Lebenlang. "Hell and death do not appal him, therefore will I praise God my life long. Hallelujah in Eternity."

[NosHabebitHumus]

Not having found Tannhäuser among the pilgrims, Elisabeth says:

Er kehret nicht zurück.

"He is not coming back."

But, of course, he does and tells Wolfram in the Rome Narrative (Romerzählung) what happened. The Pope told him he was eternally damned (for spending time in the Venusberg = mons Veneris!) and that just as the staff in the Pope's hand would never bloom again, so he would never find salvation from hellfire.

You will have to look up the Young Pilgrims' Chorus to learn the end.

[gdurant]

Super!!!

[twomblypublishing]

I believe that although this is a very moving piece that I'll post a video response with much less gravitas : ) for the enjoyment of general audiences : )

[kandutery]

extasis

[dynamo400]

cool

[tobobba]

Wonderfull..I have this on cd

[enVme731]

uhhhhh is this in German and is there a translated version lol but otherwise this is verygood and my band is joining with our school chorus to preform it but our director only chose the like the top 5 ppl to play and since im second french horn out of two I'm still very good =]

[ykaiilah]

In its ORIGIONAL language! Dude, google the translation. Read the synopsis. It will be good 4 u. The Mormon choir has it in English.

[enVme731]

wow seriusly I know its in the original languiage so stop trying to act like a hero and I know how to read but can you talk to someone correctly?

[ykaiilah]

Hahhh I was probably having a few drinks when I wrote that, LOL. I think I missread your comment and got all tense. I hardly remember writing it. Have fun in your chorus, nice that you guys are having an opportunity to perform it.

[ykaiilah]

LOL, I mean, have fun playing for your chorus. BTW, the horn is one of my favorite instruments.

[BenjaminJair]

estos coros extasían mi espíritu Azteca.

Hail Wagner!!!

[animaldegalaxia1]

My every day praying...

[waldenponduk]

I can't find any adequate words--this is one of the most beautiful choruses I have ever heard--the kind that leaves me speechless and so very happy and grateful to be alive!

[Wagnerian52]

You are correct..!!!

WITHOUT WORDS..!!!

OR BEYOND WORDS..!!!

[jerzkid87]

@waldenponduk yeah i was looking for them too

[play307]

Its beautiful chorus I ever heard .I salute to Wagner.The musical genius120 years ago[Taiwan}

[mitomino]

Powerful music! I love Wagner!

[booox123]

Beglückt darf nun dich, o Heimat, ich schauen und grüßen froh deine lieblichen Auen nun lass'ich ruhn den Wanderstab weil Gott getreu ich gepilgert hab' Durch Sühn' und Buß' hab' ich versöhnt den Herren, dem mein Herze frönt der meine Reu' mit Segen krönt den Herren, dem mein Lied ertönt. Der Gnade Heil ist dem Büßer beschieden er geht einst ein in den Seligen Frieden Vor Höll' und Tod ist ihm nicht bang drum preis' ich Gott meine Lebenlang. Halleluja in Ewigkeit

[ykaiilah]

I saw the LA opera production of this, very XXX for the old ladies in the row in front of me, lol. I got a nice view of the naked dancers from the 3rd row. Anyway, they did a nice job with it. Wagner rocks and I LOVE this chorus and how the motif goes on and on and on throughout the opera.

[joegideon]

Try the Mormon Tabernacle version up there. They sing it in English and have the lyrics in the sidebar

[ArturoAlejandroS]

Where I can find the lyrics of the pilgrims choir?Thanks!

[LePatriote47]

Mon Dieu que c est beau. MERCI

[zborborygmi]

restores and elevates my mind, my soul, my faith, my hope, my focus to a brighter plane of gratitude, solace, and courage each time i hear it--even though i don't understand the language. thank you, Eurekaaaaa, Wagner, the musicians, and the voices for this gift you bestowed to transform lives and hearts...

[lolomegadeth87]

tout simplemen magnfique..

[piazzola08]

Obrigado

[Anti035]

Grandiose

[DomesticImplications]

Best video on Youtube!

[kandutery]

please! who is the director? what version it is???

thanks!!!!

[Eurekaaaaa]

I'm not sure but I would say Karajan

[lehorla1]

No, it's Solti's version, with the Wiener Philharmoniker and the Wiener Staatsopernchor. Helga Dernesch is Elisabeth and Victor Braun sings Wolfram.

[gvarinas]

@kandutery its Sir George Solti

[gvarinas]

@kandutery Es Sir George Solti

[gvarinas]

@kandutery es Sir George Solti

[Wagnerian52]

@kandutery

The Conductor is Sir Georg Solti..!!! Perhaps the best historical recording after Toscanini...!!!

Enjoy..!!!

[alephperea]

Dios mio...qué fuerza...que potencia la del coro de fondo...es imposible no dejarse llevar.

[ginopepino3000]

que mierda de musica por dios

[BrunoPablo]

anda monillo vuelve a la selva a tocar los timbales.

[aptcore59]

Glorious...wow

[vertxxgg]

Wagner el mestre mes preuat i adhuc estimat de la musica moderne ... ARS ABSOLUTA..desde Barcelona records a tots els melomans que son i els que han trasspasat...

[lizardking1979]

POR DIOS, AMO ESTO....

[khakis31]

Perhaps Vienna Philharmonic.

[janicesoprano]

So exquisite, thank you so much.

[tiojesu1356]

El espíritu de Europa.

[jerzkid87]

omg i cant believe im not in nyc anymore savannah has no opera house :(

[lagrotri]

Oh my Lord! This is so moving..these singers gave the most outstanding performance ever!

[relambetrampolin]

die beste meisterwerk in der welt, ich danke dich wagner fur alles

[relambetrampolin]

er ist mein grosser meister von deutschland

[earthatic]

fantastic!

[Sarricel]

Perfection.

[VeroniqueCG]

This one is absolutely lovely!!! Terrific and thanks

[fraternalsword]

mighty rendition of one of my best choir.i'm glad i found it.thanks for posting.does anybody else think this choir is completely out of this planet?

[iaquil]

True. It is out of this planet. I think that too.

[aptcore59]

Yes, I think so!! This is incredibly amazing!

[compressedairgun]

oh, and the starlight choral from the album or cassette of the same name, which i own.most are from operas such as verdi's 'humming chorus from madame butterfly,soldiers chorus from 'Faust'[actIV]Wedding march from 'Lohengrin'(act111),and of course "anvil chorus act 111.and thats just side 2.and this, March and chorus from "Tannauser" (act111.and anvil chorus from "il Trovatore".excelent listening.thanks

[compressedairgun]

My father had a record, years ago with a lot of wagner conducting the hollywood bowl choral, with this on it as well as a few from the operas, relesed on AXIS records by your one and all time fave roger wagner conducting the hollywood bowl symphony orchestra back in '56,cassette TC-AX-1125.if you care to find it youself but i doubt it.

[BrunoPablo]

Richard Wagner conductiong the hollywood bowl choral ^^.

[cgordonjr]

Beglückt darf nun dich, o Heimat, ich schauen, und grüßen froh deine lieblichen Auen; nun lass' ich ruhn den Wanderstab, weil Gott getreu ich gepilgert hab'. Durch Sühn' und Buß' hab' ich versöhnt den Herren, dem mein Herze frönt, der meine Reu' mit Segen krönt, den Herren, dem mein Lied ertönt. Der Gnade Heil ist dem Büßer beschieden, er geht einst ein in der Seligen Frieden! Vor Höll' und Tod ist ihm nicht bang, drum preis' ich Gott mein Lebelang. Halleluja in Ewigkeit! Halleluja in Ewigkeit!

[relambetrampolin]

go and check my version while im shopping: tannheuser chorus in new jersey

[asasscd]

10/10

[nincocytus]

grand! that wer reet gud

[azulerrimo1]

my pray of every day

[brychar66]

Wonderful! Wagner's choral writing is out of this world (it's what we miss in The Ring!) Beaten, for me, only by the entry of the Grail Knights in Parsifal - which is absolutely peak Wager!

[jaakub]

The great thing about Ring is that it can convey the message virtually without choruses...

[rayacs123]

Utterly powerful and beautiful. l couldn't give a rats backside about Wagners beliefs-this stirs me!!

[CaliforniaBob]

Can someone please tell me what symphony this was

and the names of the singers.

Also, what is the date of the recording?

I get major goose bumps everytime I hear it!

This and "Evening Star" are just unbelievable.

[susannajohannakievit]

Very clear and atmospheric

[booox123]

Eine der eindrucksvollsten Interpretationen

Gänsehaut pur !!!

[sixfingerman2]

Dies ist ein wunderbares Stück. Jedes Mal, wenn ich höre ich denke, daß es von Bugs Bunny und dass ein Opern-Episode er tat.

[EinFremderAusElea]

"...dem Herren, dem mein Lied ertönt.

Der Gnade Heil ist dem Büßer beschieden, er kehrt einst ein in der Seligen Frieden."

Textverständlichkeit geht in Ordnung.

[arscamerae]

The search for a better self, for a genuine balance with life, doesn't matter wich is your god, or if you have any god at all, just simply believe that mankind can reach greater meaning for its own existance, that was Wagners point! There is no greater genious, this guy was musicians DaVinci, more complete and larger than all mankind.

[mindhunter09]

WOW! that's all that can be said.

[dalebud]

I agree that this picture alone is all that's needed to do the piece justice. I listen to this every day. The effect it has on me is beyond description.

[Shogunmiyuchan]

The 1970 performance by Sir Georg Solti.

[mrboombasticx]

This one has always been, by far, my favorite rendition. The chorus is so powerful and booming. God, it's amazing! And, to me, it's practically flawless.

[gmcrum]

Very nice; never heard this arrangement before.

[Sarricel]

Fantastic! Makes shivers run up my spine.

[FiveInstincts]

I saw the performance of it at the San Francisco War Memorial opera last month, and the lyrics and the performance of it I felt only improved the power of the music. Really glad I went.

[Piggleau]

This is wonderful. Whether it was intentional or not, the way you combine this perfect music with a video of ... one picture of Wagner, is perfect. No video can portray this music's depth and as is so often the case with Wagner the music is far better than anything we can visually add through acting. I'd love to know how Wagner perceived his own music since it was composed for Opera. I prefer to listen rather than see the performance.

[bag53185]

By eliminating the visual element of opera you miss a huge part of the experience - one that Wagner specifically wanted to be a total art/music/drama expression. I agree the music is sublime on its own but nothing beats experiencing the opera as it was meant to be.

[plutarco7890]

Magnificent

[Erkele]

One of the most divine artwork made by man.

[JackassUK147]

powerful

[mrhovis]

amazing, truly amazing

[LogosX87]

Beautiful