Description:

Kurt Masur brings a confident hand to the pit, drawing fluid, singer-friendly phrasing from the orchestra in a score that often proves treacherous. Hermin Esser meets the challenges of Tristan with commitment and stamina, while Grace Hoffman offers a poised and expressive Brangäne. Though Gunilla af Malmborg possesses an appealing vocal quality, her instrument ultimately lacks the thrust and security needed for Isolde. The sound is crisp, but the balance favors the orchestra, leaving the voices somewhat underrepresented.

In Stereo

OD 11611-3