WAGNER: Die Meistersinger
Walther falls in love with Eva. When he discovers that she will marry the man who wins the Mastersingers’ song competition, he determines to be that man. But his Trial Song to enter the guild is rejected, and Walther leaves full of contempt for the Mastersingers’ backward ways.
Hans Sachs.................. Bryn Terfel
Eva............................... Rachel Willis-Sørensen
Walther........................ Gwyn Hughes Jones
Beckmesser................. Johannes Martin Kränzle
David........................... Allan Clayton
Pogner......................... Stephen Milling
Magdalene................... Hanna Hipp
Chorus and Orchestra of Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/Antonio Pappano (BBC)