Dido and Aeneas

Henry Purcell (1659–1695)

DESCRIPTION

With her commanding stage presence, Martha Mödl is an inspired choice for Dido. It is especially fortunate that this recording captures her when her voice was still in prime condition, allowing her to deliver a performance that remains convincing within the Baroque style. A young Hermann Prey brings a refined, classically shaped interpretation to Aeneas, though his approach to the role’s emotional core leans toward the Romantic.

CAST

Dido – Martha Mödl
Aeneas – Hermann Prey
Belinda – Dora Lindgreen
Sorceress – Gusta Hammer
First Witch – Lisa Bischof
Second Witch – Ursula Zollenkopf
A Woman – Dorothea Förster-Dürlich
Sailor – Kurt Marschner

DETAILS

Location: Hamburg
Date: January 14, 1955
Conductor: Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Catalogue Number: OD 12201-1
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 1
In Mono

BONUS

Martha Mödl sings Jocasta's Aria from Oedipus Rex
Köln, 1951

NOTE

This performance replaces a previous master and is in much better sound.

Act I

Act II

Act III

BONUS