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Title: Wagner - Tannhauser / Mehta, Kollo, National Theatre of Munich
Review: Wagner - Tannhauser / Mehta, Kollo, National Theatre of Munich is a 1995 production of Tannheuser that I was not that pleased with. The costumes and setting are too modern in my taste. René Kollo who plays the part of Tannheuser is too old and way too much vibrato in his singing. The opening scene is confusing and bewildering. It seems as if David Alden had the idea of being strange for no other reason than to shock his audience. I am huge fan of Wagner and this production is a travesty. Zubin Mehta the conductor simply does not understand Wagner. Listening to someone like Von Karajan conduct Wagner, you feel the passion and emotions. Listening to this production you feel nothing. A huge disappointment! Not recommended. 2/5.
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