Halfvarson, Eric
Overview
| Works: | 166 works in 394 publications in 5 languages and 7,010 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Operas Live sound recordings Drama Internet videos Excerpts Filmed performances Musical settings Television adaptations Nonfiction films Televised performances |
| Roles: | Performer, Singer, Other, b=b, Actor, Vocalist |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Eric Halfvarson
Die Walküre by
Richard Wagner(
)
8 editions published between 2000 and 2020 in German and Undetermined and held by 580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The waves of emotion that pour forth from the score make Die Walküre the most popular of the four Ring operas. The incandescent Plácido Domingo (Siegmund) and Deborah Voigt (Sieglinde) portray the lovers who are also brother and sister. Jane Eaglen is Brünnhilde, the Valkyrie of the title, who is stripped of her godhood by Wotan, sung by the incomparable James Morris. The glorious sound of the Met Orchestra is on vivid display, especially in the Magic Fire Music that ends the opera
8 editions published between 2000 and 2020 in German and Undetermined and held by 580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The waves of emotion that pour forth from the score make Die Walküre the most popular of the four Ring operas. The incandescent Plácido Domingo (Siegmund) and Deborah Voigt (Sieglinde) portray the lovers who are also brother and sister. Jane Eaglen is Brünnhilde, the Valkyrie of the title, who is stripped of her godhood by Wotan, sung by the incomparable James Morris. The glorious sound of the Met Orchestra is on vivid display, especially in the Magic Fire Music that ends the opera
Götterdämmerung by
Richard Wagner(
)
9 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in German and Undetermined and held by 578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the stunning conclusion to Wagner's monumental Ring cycle and one of the most searing of all operas. Siegfried (Stig Andersen), his memory erased by a magical potion, betrays his beloved Brünnhilde (Jane Eaglen) and is murdered by the conniving Hagen (Eric Halfvarson). In the cataclysmic final scene Brünnhilde literally sings the world away, the Rhine overflows its banks, the gods are destroyed by fire, and the Rhine maidens finally get back their magical gold. The Met Orchestra and Chorus are thrilling
9 editions published between 2000 and 2018 in German and Undetermined and held by 578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the stunning conclusion to Wagner's monumental Ring cycle and one of the most searing of all operas. Siegfried (Stig Andersen), his memory erased by a magical potion, betrays his beloved Brünnhilde (Jane Eaglen) and is murdered by the conniving Hagen (Eric Halfvarson). In the cataclysmic final scene Brünnhilde literally sings the world away, the Rhine overflows its banks, the gods are destroyed by fire, and the Rhine maidens finally get back their magical gold. The Met Orchestra and Chorus are thrilling
Antony and Cleopatra by
Samuel Barber(
Recording
)
15 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 550 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This broadcast captures the gala performance that opened the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's last opera. Based on Shakespeare's play, adapted as a libretto by director Franco Zeffirelli, it stars the great Leontyne Price as the legendary Queen of Egypt, opposite Justino Díaz as her lover, the Roman general Antony, and Jess Thomas as Caesar, who defeats him. Rosalind Elias is Cleopatra's servant, Charmian, and Ezio Flagello sings Enobarbus, Antony's lieutenant. Thomas Schippers conducts the Met's vast musical forces
15 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 550 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This broadcast captures the gala performance that opened the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, with the world premiere of Samuel Barber's last opera. Based on Shakespeare's play, adapted as a libretto by director Franco Zeffirelli, it stars the great Leontyne Price as the legendary Queen of Egypt, opposite Justino Díaz as her lover, the Roman general Antony, and Jess Thomas as Caesar, who defeats him. Rosalind Elias is Cleopatra's servant, Charmian, and Ezio Flagello sings Enobarbus, Antony's lieutenant. Thomas Schippers conducts the Met's vast musical forces
Billy Budd by
Benjamin Britten(
)
20 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A sailor is forced to join the British Navy and now serves on a warship in 1798
20 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A sailor is forced to join the British Navy and now serves on a warship in 1798
Anna Netrebko, live at the Metropolitan Opera by
Anna Netrebko(
)
4 editions published in 2011 in Italian and held by 415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 2011 in Italian and held by 415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Der fliegende Holländer by
Richard Wagner(
)
6 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An opera about the captain of an infamous Dutch ghost ship who can be freed only by a woman who consents to marry him
6 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An opera about the captain of an infamous Dutch ghost ship who can be freed only by a woman who consents to marry him
Tristan und Isolde by
Richard Wagner(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Siegfried by
Richard Wagner(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2005 in German and Undetermined and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the third work of Wagner's epic Ring cycle, Siegmund's shattered sword is forged once again and kills the dragon that guards the ring. When Siegfried seizes the ring, he also receives its curse as he continues his fiery adventure of discovery and love
4 editions published in 2005 in German and Undetermined and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the third work of Wagner's epic Ring cycle, Siegmund's shattered sword is forged once again and kills the dragon that guards the ring. When Siegfried seizes the ring, he also receives its curse as he continues his fiery adventure of discovery and love
Das Rheingold by
Richard Wagner(
)
6 editions published in 2015 in German and Undetermined and held by 311 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Under James Levine's thrilling direction the famous Met Orchestra is at its best in this first installment of Wagner's Ring cycle. From the dark, mysterious beginning in the depths of the Rhine River to the blazing end as the gods cross the rainbow bridge into their new home of Valhalla, this is a searing performance. James Morris is the commanding Wotan, the god who thinks he has everything under control, even as he unwittingly sows the seeds of his own destruction
6 editions published in 2015 in German and Undetermined and held by 311 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Under James Levine's thrilling direction the famous Met Orchestra is at its best in this first installment of Wagner's Ring cycle. From the dark, mysterious beginning in the depths of the Rhine River to the blazing end as the gods cross the rainbow bridge into their new home of Valhalla, this is a searing performance. James Morris is the commanding Wotan, the god who thinks he has everything under control, even as he unwittingly sows the seeds of his own destruction
Die Walküre by
Richard Wagner(
Visual
)
5 editions published in 2005 in German and held by 290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Filmed at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceau in 2003, Harry Kupfer's acclaimed production, first staged in Berlin, numbers among the greates productions of modern times
5 editions published in 2005 in German and held by 290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Filmed at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceau in 2003, Harry Kupfer's acclaimed production, first staged in Berlin, numbers among the greates productions of modern times
Don Carlos by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
17 editions published between 1996 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Don Carlos: Grand opéra en cinq actes. Livret: Joseph Méry et Camille du Locle
17 editions published between 1996 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Don Carlos: Grand opéra en cinq actes. Livret: Joseph Méry et Camille du Locle
Don Giovanni by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2009 in Italian and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Don Giovanni's infatuated conquests, vengeful victims and their outraged relatives join forces for retribution from the serial womanizer and murderer."--DVD Container
1 edition published in 2009 in Italian and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Don Giovanni's infatuated conquests, vengeful victims and their outraged relatives join forces for retribution from the serial womanizer and murderer."--DVD Container
Royal opera house : Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2001 in Italian and held by 274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo, the Royal Opera House brings this controversial melodrama back to the stage. The story focuses on a hunchbacked jester's attempted revenge on his master, François I, for the seduction of his daughter. This production falls in the 100th anniversary year of Giuseppe Verdi's death, in a new production by David McVicar."--Alexander Street, resource website
1 edition published in 2001 in Italian and held by 274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo, the Royal Opera House brings this controversial melodrama back to the stage. The story focuses on a hunchbacked jester's attempted revenge on his master, François I, for the seduction of his daughter. This production falls in the 100th anniversary year of Giuseppe Verdi's death, in a new production by David McVicar."--Alexander Street, resource website
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in Italian and Multiple languages and held by 203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rigoletto, the hunchbacked court jester, plans revenge against his daughter Gilda's seducer, the Duke of Mantua
10 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in Italian and Multiple languages and held by 203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rigoletto, the hunchbacked court jester, plans revenge against his daughter Gilda's seducer, the Duke of Mantua
Don Carlos by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1996 in French and held by 179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1996 in French and held by 179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Don Carlos : an opera in five acts by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in French and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 16th century, with the aftermath of war between Spain and France, Don Carlo, the heir to the Spanish throne, comes to France to meet with his beloved Elizabeth de Valois. Inevitably politics divide the lovers, and while Rodrigue falls in with Flemish rebels, the Inquisition is determined to be the power behind the peace
3 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in French and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 16th century, with the aftermath of war between Spain and France, Don Carlo, the heir to the Spanish throne, comes to France to meet with his beloved Elizabeth de Valois. Inevitably politics divide the lovers, and while Rodrigue falls in with Flemish rebels, the Inquisition is determined to be the power behind the peace
Don Giovanni by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in Italian and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Don Giovanni's infatuated conquests, vengeful victims and their outraged relatives join forces for retribution from the serial womanizer and murderer"--Container
5 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in Italian and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Don Giovanni's infatuated conquests, vengeful victims and their outraged relatives join forces for retribution from the serial womanizer and murderer"--Container
Don Carlo by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
7 editions published in 2010 in Italian and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fathers and sons, love tainted by politics and the evils of organized religion all come under the dramatic microscope in Verdi's most monumental opera. Antonio Pappano conducts with tremendous sweep, allowing all the principals to bare the souls of their rich and complex characters within Nicholas Hytner's production
7 editions published in 2010 in Italian and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fathers and sons, love tainted by politics and the evils of organized religion all come under the dramatic microscope in Verdi's most monumental opera. Antonio Pappano conducts with tremendous sweep, allowing all the principals to bare the souls of their rich and complex characters within Nicholas Hytner's production
Lohengrin by
Richard Wagner(
)
3 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in German and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ben Heppner is the Knight of the Holy Grail, sent by heaven to defend pure, innocent Elsa (Deborah Voigt), against the evil slander of Telramund (Hans-Joachim Ketelsen) and his wicked wife. Ortrud (Deborah Polaski). But how can Elsa truly trust her hero, if she's forbidden to even ask his name or where he comes from? Wagner's colorful music blazes under James Levine's conducting, and the Met orchestra and chorus are a thrilling part of the storytelling. This is shimmering Romanticism at its best
3 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in German and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ben Heppner is the Knight of the Holy Grail, sent by heaven to defend pure, innocent Elsa (Deborah Voigt), against the evil slander of Telramund (Hans-Joachim Ketelsen) and his wicked wife. Ortrud (Deborah Polaski). But how can Elsa truly trust her hero, if she's forbidden to even ask his name or where he comes from? Wagner's colorful music blazes under James Levine's conducting, and the Met orchestra and chorus are a thrilling part of the storytelling. This is shimmering Romanticism at its best
Die Walküre(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2005 in German and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Filmed at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceau in 2003, Harry Kupfer's acclaimed production, first staged in Berlin, numbers among the greatest productions of modern times
1 edition published in 2005 in German and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Filmed at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceau in 2003, Harry Kupfer's acclaimed production, first staged in Berlin, numbers among the greatest productions of modern times
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Related Identities
- Wagner, Richard 1813-1883 Performer Librettist Author Contributor Creator Composer
- Opus Arte (Firm)
- Billy, Bertrand de Conductor Performer
- Meier, Waltraud Singer Performer
- Polaski, Deborah Other Performer
- Alagna, Roberto Other Singer Performer
- Baechle, Janina Performer
- Hampson, Thomas Other Singer Performer Actor
- Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona, Spain) Orquestra Simfònica Performer Instrumentalist
- Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona, Spain)
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Antonius, Marcus, Carlos,--Prince of Asturias, Cleopatra,--Queen of Egypt, Courts and courtiers Flagstad, Kirsten, Flying Dutchman Fools and jesters France Germany--Berlin Heroes Inquisition Italy La Guardia, Fiorello H.--(Fiorello Henry), Librettos Live sound recordings Lohengrin--(Legendary character) Man-woman relationships McVicar, David Melchior, Lauritz Music Music and dance Music appreciation Music--Computer network resources Music videos New York (State)--New York Nibelungen Opera Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Orchestral music Overtures People with disabilities Politics and government Revenge Ring des Nibelungen (Wagner, Richard) Roi s'amuse (Hugo, Victor) Shakespeare, William, Siegfried--(Legendary character) Songs (Low voice) with orchestra Sound recordings Spain Style, Musical Symphonies Television operas Test pressings (Sound recordings) Valkyries (Norse mythology) Women heroes
Alternative Names
Eric Halfvarson American opera singer
Eric Halfvarson Amerikaans zanger
Eric Halfvarson amerikanischer Opernsinger
Eric Halfvarson amhránaí ceoldrámaíochta Meiriceánach
Eric Halfvarson artiste lyrique
Eric Halfvarson basso statunitense
Eric Halfvarson cantante de ópera estadounidense
Halfvarson, Eric F.
Halfvarson, Eric F. 1953-
Halfvarson, Erik
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