VARIOUS, Bayreuther Festivalorchester, Bayreuther Festivalchor - The Bayreuth Edition [DVD]

Since its inception, Bayreuth has become the byword for innovative and daring productions. The six operas featured on this release are certainly no exception showcasing the original sets, creative productions and outstanding singing that the opera house is famous for, they cement Bayreuths worldwide reputation for nurturing raw talent, constantly striving for innovation. Jan Philipp Glogers controversial production of Der fliegende Holländer is conducted by Christian Thielemann, Germanys mostsought-after conductor (Daily Telegraph), while Axel Kober takes the helm in Sebastian Baumgartens thought-provoking production of Tannhäuser, which casts the opera as one giant experiment.