i just ordered the Kubelik Meistersinger.
cant wait to hear it?
cant wait to hear it?
I like this recording, especially Linda Esther Gray. Mind you, it is very slow.I did the first act of this recording of Tristan und Isolde. It is not a "stellar" cast but I enjoy Goodall's approach and pacing. Linda Esther Gray represents Isolde's passionate nature better than some other more famous "valkyries" that have sung the role. :lol: Howell brings a wonderfully compassionate Marke and cannot help but sing beautifully. Mitchinson is an acquired taste but better than many other recorded Tristans as he does not sound strangulated. Wilkens is adequate but does not spoil the proceedings. The WNO may not be the BPO, the VPO, etc. etc. but the playing is high. Very enjoyable.
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Did someone recommend this particular version?This is my last purchase. Inspired by a certain TC member. Guess who !
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Regards,
Vincula
Wunderlich is reason enough to have it, but I don't think the female cast is that bad. There are certainly better Paminas than Lear (Margaret Price, Te Kanawa, Seefried, Popp for instance) but Peters is one of the better Queens. At least she sounds dangerous.I decided I ought to have this recording of Die Zauberflöte for Fritz Wunderlich after decades of resisting it because of the unsatisfactory female cast (in my view).
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