Wagner's GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG

Hi all, 

The Corona Virus pandemic and subsequent lockdown period has affected us all, not just in Berlin, Germany, or Europe, but the entire world. 

Unfortunately the performing arts industry has been significantly impacted by the restrictions. In a city like Berlin, which is the only city in the world to support three state opera houses, for both performers and audiences alike, the lack of live opera performance has been sole destroying. 

Though the houses are tentatively opening their doors for an initial 4 month season, it is unlikely that we will be able to enjoy the grandeur of the large scale operatic works. 

Therefore I share with you here, a piano accompaniment to the final instalment of Richard Wagner's epic "Ring des Nibelungen" cycle: Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods). 

If you love the music, I hope you enjoy this performance. If you are a singer, I hope that it is of some use for you practicing along to the accompaniment. 

Please subscribe to the YouTube channel, and feel free to like and share the recordings. 

Hopefully we get back to the live performances sooner rather than later. 

MJT

Götterdämmerung. 1.Aufzug (First Act)

Götterdämmerung. 2.Aufzug (Second Act)

Götterdämmerung. 3.Aufzug (Third Act)

 

Willkommen

Welcome to all to my first post ever!!

Brandenburger Tor © MJT

Having lived and worked in Berlin for over a year, I would like to share both my experiences and recommendations for anyone visiting or making Berlin their abode. 

I intend my posts to focus on culture, events, cafes, restaurants, general berlin life and bringing existing information of blogs and internet resources together to share with my personal experiences.  There will also be excursions to other cities and countries as my own adventures continue.

No promises as to how frequent my posts will be, but as I will be staying here for the first time ever over a European summer, it may just be that I have ample inspiration and sufficient time to really get this going.

To friends and family over the world, it will hopefully become a means of familiarity with my living in Berlin. Feel free to offer advice, suggest places to write about or ask questions, and I shall endeavour to do what I can. 

MJT