Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - Nilsson, Thomas, Hesse, Wiener, Talvela, Dermota; Böhm. Wien, 1967
$14.95
Description:
There will never be another Isolde quite like Birgit Nilsson, and this 1967 recording captures her at the absolute height of her powers. Her voice is both blazing and precise, conveying the emotional and vocal extremes of the role with extraordinary control and conviction. Jess Thomas, still early in his transition into heavier Wagnerian territory, offers a fresh and honey-toned Tristan, his lyric tenor retaining its warmth and pliancy before later years took their toll.
Martti Talvela delivers a deeply moving King Marke, distinguished by his noble restraint and sonorous authority. The Vienna Philharmonic plays with characteristic sheen and virtuosity, and the engineering allows the orchestral detail to shine.
The sound quality is excellent throughout, though there are a few minutes of mild skipping in Act I. Despite this minor flaw, the performance remains a standout document of these legendary artists.
In Mono
OD 11487-3
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