Wagner: Tristan und Isolde

Grob-Prandl, Lorenz, Cavelti, S. Björling, S. Nilsson, Montarsolo; De Sabata

Milano, 1951

$14.95

Description:

Gertrud Grob-Prandl is radiant as Isolde, her gleaming soprano soaring above the orchestra with remarkable ease. The La Scala Orchestra, under the baton of Victor de Sabata, delivers a performance of such refinement and intensity that it rivals any German ensemble in this repertoire. Paolo Montarsolo makes a notable debut as the Steuermann, and the overall sound quality is very good.

This remaster corrects the pitch issues that plagued previous releases, offering a truer representation of this performance. That said, Max Lorenz’s tendency to sing sharp may be a distraction for some listeners.

In Mono

OD 11645-3