Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress (In German) - Rothenberger, Kmentt, Wächter, Little, H. Konetzni; Danon. Wien, 1965

$8.95



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Pros:

  • A spectacular presentation of The Rake's Progress courtesy of the Wiener Staatsoper.
  • Waldemar Kmentt's lyric exuberance coupled with his stentorian reserves make him an ideal Tom.
  • Anneliese Rothenberger is ravishing as Anne.
  • Though not a true bass, Eberhard Wächter brings dashing malevolance to the role of Nick Shadow.
  • Additional kudos go to Vera Little as Baba the Turk, and Hilde Konetzni as Mother Goose.

Cons:

  • None to mention

In Mono

OD 11526-2