Siegfried, act one

[CriticalListener]

Obviously the camera had to focus on whose voice was highlighted at a given moment.  But I wonder how much of the live audience's attention was stolen by Zednik's stage business!

[ShaolinDynasty]

I've seen a much better version of this opera, this one is nice, but the one bbc aired was dark and true to the story.

[taxijunkie]

Endlich eine Darstellung Mimes, die nicht durch usägliche Lächerlichkeit Wagner 's Genius schändet

[leonore0210]

isn´t this just wonderful? in those days Jung sang a lot at our local theater, had the pleasure to hear him in "Götterdämmerung" live, what a powerful voice. Now he is a conducter. And Heinz Zednik was a great Mime, great actor too.

[tbagwellpianist]

Wow, Manfred Jung sounds wonderful. So easy, no pushing.

[Kulturlicht]

Diese futurisierten Verschändlungen gehören verboten!

[derschlauebub]

....eher gehören solche hirnlos gestrigen Kommentare verboten.

[iwpoe]

When the work is done solely in the realm of technis the ennoblement of labor the Sigfried is suppose to portray for us is lost (though, I suppose, that's probably the director's point).

[badbit]

Very good observation.

[Johnabraytis]

Who can say what Siegfried's destiny would have been if not for that stupid love potion?

[acerb45666555]

his voice has tremendous force!! 5*****

[singinginachurch]

Great VIDEO!

BEAUTIFUL ENERGY!

SIEGFRIED RULES!

[acerb45666555]

5*****:)

[lovelymess]

Notice how Boulz takes his time with the tempo at the "ho ho ha hi" section. Gives an extra weight. e was criticized for not being heavy enough at times, but he understands the weight of this sectio perfectly and contrasts it with Mime's more nervous music.

[singinginachurch]

AGREED!

[lovelymess]

Thanks for being able to read in between all of my typos!!

I had the pleasure of seeing Boulez Conduct Debussy, Ravel and his own music live with La Phil. He is an absolute master at the podium.

[Kajottel]

great, great, great!!

[ubaCuba]

If only I could see this in English, as my German isn't that great. :[

[stringquartet]

Notung, Notung, trusty sword!

Now the splinters of you steel are molten!You are swimming in your own sweat.

Soon I will swing you as my sword!

[Brunnhilda]

I like Heinz Zednik so much! He is a very good singer, but also a great actor. He's my favourite Mime and as Loge in Rheingold - he is even more brilliant!

[1timothy612]

The music for this part is strangely catchy. and heinz zednik is so awesome...thanks for posting it.

[bsacimano]

Heinz Zednik is probably the best Mime ever

[avorian]

The Chereau production's probably one of the most brilliant ones out there. They should redo it.

[reviver4dream]

mime...

[wbarco]

thanks for posting... i've always wanted to see this production