Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier - Grümmer, Meyer, Otto, Greindl; Varviso. Berlin, 1959
$14.95
Description:
Kerstin Meyer brings her silvery mezzo and expressive clarity to the role of Octavian, capturing both the impetuousness and charm of Strauss’s young nobleman. Her voice fits the part effortlessly, balancing lyrical finesse with youthful energy.
Elisabeth Grümmer offers a Marschallin of unusual freshness and poise. Her portrayal skews more youthful than most, which adds a compelling layer of credibility to her romantic entanglement with Octavian—making the character’s emotional journey all the more affecting.
Josef Greindl manages to bring a touch of nobility to Baron Ochs without losing the comic edge, giving the character more dimension than usual. His bass is rich and well-grounded, lending weight to the buffoonery.
Previous versions of this recording were slightly under pitch. That issue has been corrected here.
In Mono
OD 11561-3
