{"title":"SCHRÖDER-FEINEN, Ursula","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ring-nibelungen-excerpts-schroder-feinen-stein-bayreuth","title":"Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen (EXCERPTS) - Lindholm, Schröder-Feinen, Ligendza, Cox, Adam; Stein.  Bayreuth, 1973","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not uncommon for two sopranos to split duties as Brünnhilde in the \u003cem\u003eRing\u003c\/em\u003e, but I have never come across a complete cycle inhabited by three different Brünnhildes. It had originally been intended for Berit Lindholm to sing the \u003cem\u003eWalküre\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e Brünnhildes and Catarina Ligendza to sing the \u003cem\u003eGötterdämmerung\u003c\/em\u003e Brünnhilde, but Lindholm fell ill before the performance of \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e giving Ursula Schröder-Feinen, who was still relatively unknown at the time, the opportunity to show off her Wagnerian chops. And some mighty fine chops they are, I might add. For my part Schröder-Feinen nearly steals the entire Cycle, tackling the shortest, but arguably most difficult, role in the \u003cem\u003eRing\u003c\/em\u003e with seeming ease. Her top is gleaming with seemingly endless reserves and she is able to scale back her voice for the more intimate moments. That is not to short-change the achievements of her colleagues. Lindholm struggles a little at first with the \u003cem\u003eWalküre\u003c\/em\u003e Brünnhilde but quickly settles into things revealing an alluring, auburn color to her voice, which brought to my mind a young Astrid Varnay. Catarina Ligendza returns for her third summer as Brünnhilde at Bayreuth and seems more confidant and secure than ever. It is unclear to me how well her voice may have cut through the orchestra, but she manages the treacherous role with impressive security and a youthful quality that is all too rare in Wagner. The rest of the cast is very good. Theo Adam sings Wotan, Gwyneth Jones is Sieglinde, Jean Cox delivers a dashing Siegfried (replete with an impressive high C in \u003cem\u003eGötterdämmerung\u003c\/em\u003e). The smaller roles are no less distinguished, including the likes of Eva Randovà as Gutrune, Franz Mazura as Gunther and Marga Höffgen as Erda. The sound is very good and the performances are complete except for about 30 seconds of music at the beginning of \"Ewig war ich\" in Act III of \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10934-1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292666380424,"sku":"10934-1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098794052,"sku":"MP3 10934-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/10934-1front.jpg?v=1751037325"},{"product_id":"wagner-siegfried-cox-schroder-feinen-adam-stein","title":"Wagner: Siegfried - Cox, Schröder-Feinen, Adam, Zednik, Neidlinger, Feldhoff, Höffgen; Stein.  Bayreuth, 1973","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Cox has often been dismissed as a \"serviceable\" Siegfried (no small accolade considering the formidable demands of the role.) However, I attest that this performance is anything but serviceable and he hits all of the marks, from a virile forging scene to some very tender singing during the \u003cem\u003eWaldweben\u003c\/em\u003e. The stand-out of the cast comes in the form of a last minute substitution which Wolfgang Wagner announces before the beginning of Act III when Berit Lindholm fell ill. Ursula Scröder-Feinen seems unfazed by the stress of having to go on at the last minute and scores a triumph in the short but strenuous \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e Brünnhilde. Her voice is both dramatic and sensual. \u003cem\u003e\"Ewig war ich\"\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly remarkable for its delicacy, especially given the fact that she just sang music that is anything but. Heinz Zednik is wiry and hilarious Mime. The sound is very good but there is about 30 seconds of music missing at the beginning of \u003cem\u003e\"Ewig war ich.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10931-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292666314888,"sku":"10931-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099244356,"sku":"MP3 10931-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/10931-3front.jpg?v=1751037323"},{"product_id":"strauss-elektra-schroder-feinen-jones-ludwig-adam-beirer-stein","title":"Strauss: Elektra - Schröder-Feinen, Jones, Ludwig, Adam, Beirer; Stein.  Wien, 1977","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecording Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nElektra – \u003cstrong\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChrysothemis – \u003cstrong\u003eGwyneth Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKlytämnestra – \u003cstrong\u003eChrista Ludwig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrest – \u003cstrong\u003eTheo Adam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAegisth – \u003cstrong\u003eHans Beier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eWien\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 10, 1977\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eHorst Stein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003e10259-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":31292657795208,"sku":"10259-2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Strauss-Richard_7dc86948-8be9-4fa6-b9fa-d436068a266e.png?v=1782510044"},{"product_id":"beethoven-fidelio-schroder-feinen-kozub","title":"Beethoven: Fidelio - Schröder-Feinen, Kozub, Meven, Wimberger; Wich.  Düsseldorf, 1971","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecording Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDon Fernando – \u003cstrong\u003eSiegmund Nimsgern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDon Pizarro – \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Wimberger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFlorestan – \u003cstrong\u003eErnst Kozub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJacquino – \u003cstrong\u003eWolf Appel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeonore – \u003cstrong\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarzelline – \u003cstrong\u003eIngrit Lindeberg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRocco – \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Meven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eDüsseldorf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 9, 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eGünther Wich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003e10362-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":31292650225800,"sku":"10362-2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Beethoven-Ludwig-van_1024b92b-2753-4a62-ada8-6e92dd56d3fe.png?v=1782510467"},{"product_id":"wagner-tristan-und-isolde-ursula-schroder-feinen","title":"Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - Brenneis, Schröder-Feinen, Voorwelt, Raffell, Saciuk; Romansky.  Gelesenkirchen, 1974","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecording Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTristan – \u003cstrong\u003eGerd Brenneis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIsolde – \u003cstrong\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKurwenal – \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Raffell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrangäne – \u003cstrong\u003eClementine Voorwelt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKönig Marke – \u003cstrong\u003eAndrzej Saciuk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMelot – \u003cstrong\u003eClark Dunbar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSteuermann – \u003cstrong\u003eJulia Julian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eGelsenkirchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: \u003cstrong\u003e1974\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eLjubomir Romansky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003e10364-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":31292650160264,"sku":"10364-3","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/Wagner-Richard_e047585e-07e2-41ac-bde9-55c8fd306ea0.png?v=1782510482"},{"product_id":"wagner-parsifal-calio-schroder-feinen-adam-crass-moll-sawallisch","title":"Wagner: Parsifal - Calio, Schröder-Feinen, Adam, Crass, Moll, Nienstedt; Sawallisch. Roma, 1970","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was initially attracted to this recording of \u003cem\u003eParsifal\u003c\/em\u003e for the Kundry of \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e, an artist that I discovered rather late in my opera game and feel robbed because of it. Her soprano was lean but voluptuous and her Kundry is sultry and mysterious. \u003cb\u003eTimo Calio\u003c\/b\u003e sings Parsifal with masculine burnished tones. He is quite ideal if slightly wooden. \u003cb\u003eFranz Crass\u003c\/b\u003e' voice is creamy and luscious as Gurnemanz and his character conveys great warmth. \u003cb\u003eTheo Adam\u003c\/b\u003e is Amfortas and \u003cb\u003eKurt Moll\u003c\/b\u003e is a luxury in the short part of Titurel. \u003cb\u003eWolfgang Sawallisch\u003c\/b\u003e leads a surprisingly brisk performance which makes it on to 3 CDs, a true rarity for a recording of \u003cem\u003eParsifal\u003c\/em\u003e (the only other I can think of is the Boulez.) \u003cem\u003e\"Ich sah das Kind\"\u003c\/em\u003e in particular has a drive to it that I have never heard before, making the climaxes all the more ecstatic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10479-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292646031496,"sku":"10479-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099229764,"sku":"MP3 10479-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":50403381444929,"sku":"FLAC 10479-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/10479-3front.jpg?v=1751036904"},{"product_id":"wagner-der-ring-des-nibelungen-lindholm-schroder-feinen-ligendza-cox-adam-ridderbusch-jones-brenneis-stein-bayreuth-1973","title":"Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen - Lindholm, Schröder-Feinen, Ligendza, Cox, Adam, Ridderbusch, Jones, Brenneis; Stein.  Bayreuth, 1973","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not uncommon for two sopranos to split duties as Brünnhilde in the \u003cem\u003eRing\u003c\/em\u003e, but I have never come across a complete cycle inhabited by three different Brünnhildes. It had originally been intended for Berit Lindholm to sing the \u003cem\u003eWalküre\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e Brünnhildes and Catarina Ligendza to sing the \u003cem\u003eGötterdämmerung\u003c\/em\u003e Brünnhilde, but Lindholm fell ill before the performance of \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e giving Ursula Schröder-Feinen, who was still relatively unknown at the time, the opportunity to show off her Wagnerian chops. And some mighty fine chops they are, I might add. For my part Schröder-Feinen nearly steals the entire Cycle, tackling the shortest, but arguably most difficult, role in the \u003cem\u003eRing\u003c\/em\u003e with seeming ease. Her top is gleaming with seemingly endless reserves and she is able to scale back her voice for the more intimate moments. That is not to short-change the achievements of her colleagues. Lindholm struggles a little at first with the \u003cem\u003eWalkür\u003c\/em\u003ee Brünnhilde but quickly settles into things revealing an alluring, auburn color to her voice, which brought to my mind a young Astrid Varnay. Catarina Ligendza returns for her third summer as Brünnhilde at Bayreuth and seems more confident and secure than ever. It is unclear to me how well her voice may have cut through the orchestra, but she manages the treacherous role with impressive security and a youthful quality that is all too rare in Wagner. The rest of the cast is very good. Theo Adam sings Wotan, Gwyneth Jones is Sieglinde, Jean Cox delivers a dashing Siegfried (replete with an impressive high C in \u003cem\u003eGötterdämmerung\u003c\/em\u003e). The smaller roles are no less distinguished, including the likes of Eva Randovà as Gutrune, Franz Mazura as Gunther and Marga Höffgen as Erda. The sound is very good and the performances are complete except for about 30 seconds of music at the beginning of \"Ewig war ich\" in Act III of \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 10933-12\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292627943560,"sku":"10933-12","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099175172,"sku":"MP3 10933-12","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/10933-12front.jpg?v=1751036363"},{"product_id":"strauss-salome-schroder-feinen-varnay-roar-sebastian","title":"Strauss: Salome - Schröder-Feinen, Kachel, Varnay, Roar; Sebastien.  Genève, 1975","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough ultimately Ursula Schröder-Feinen's voice could not stand up to the demands of the dramatic soprano repertoire, her early years bore out some astonishing performances. The freshness and power of her voice are well preserved in this excellent \u003cem\u003eSalome\u003c\/em\u003e. Her voice is gleaming and there is a childlike quality to her sound which brought to my mind Ljuba Welitsch in her prime. The supporting cast is quite good and includes Astrid Varnay as a scenery chewing Herodias, Leif Roar as a stoic Jochanaan and Jaroslav Kachel who finds an excellent balance between the comic and tragic as Herod. The sound is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen sings \u003cem\u003e\"Allein! Weh, ganz allein!\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cem\u003eElektra.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11012-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292625846408,"sku":"11012-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099062980,"sku":"MP3 11012-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11012-2front.jpg?v=1751036295"},{"product_id":"strauss-salome-final-scene-barstow-nilsson-weathers-jones-rysanek-goltz-caballe-behrens-schroder-feinen","title":"Compilation: Salome Final Scene(s) - Barstow, Weathers, Nilsson, Goltz, Rysanek, Caballé, Jones and more!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Left Column: Title, Composer, Description --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch1 class=\"title-header\"\u003eSalome\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Strauss (1864–1949)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnyone who loves \u003ci\u003eSalome\u003c\/i\u003e will find this compilation especially enjoyable. It brings together a range of my favorite recordings of the final scene, including performances by expected interpreters such as \u003cb\u003eBirgit Nilsson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLeonie Rysanek\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAnja Silja\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eChristel Goltz\u003c\/b\u003e, alongside more unexpected contributions from \u003cb\u003eFelicia Weathers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMontserrat Caballé\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHildegard Behrens\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eJosephine Barstow\u003c\/b\u003e, the last heard singing in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Salome – \u003cstrong\u003eChristel Goltz, Gwyneth Jones, Felicia Weathers, Josephine Barstow, Montserrat Caballé, Ursula Schröder-Feinen, Hildegard Behrens, Leonie Rysanek, Birgit Nilsson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Herod – \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm Ernest, Hans Hopf, Fritz Uhl, Emile Belcourt, Zbyslaw Wozniak, Jaroslav Kachel, Walter Böhm, Jon Vickers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Herodias – \u003cstrong\u003eIngeborg Lasser, Martha Mödl, Lillian Benningsen, Sarah Walker, Sabine Zimmer, Astrid Varnay, Agnes Baltsa, Ruth Hesse, Grace Hoffman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Location: \u003cstrong\u003eVarious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Date: \u003cstrong\u003e1957–1977\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Conductor: \u003cstrong\u003eVarious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Catalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 11078-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Label: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Number of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIn Stereo and Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292623356040,"sku":"11078-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099061380,"sku":"MP3 11078-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11078-2front.jpg?v=1751036222"},{"product_id":"wagner-lohengrin-tomowa-sintow-rene-kollo-schroder-feinen-nimsgern-herbert-von-karajan","title":"Wagner: Lohengrin - Kollo, Tomowa-Sintow, Schröder-Feinen, Nimsgern, Ridderbusch; Karajan. Salzburg, 1976","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can’t think of a conductor better suited to tackling \u003cem\u003eLohengrin\u003c\/em\u003e than \u003cb\u003eHerbert von Karajan\u003c\/b\u003e. In the wrong hands this opera can seem like a standard issue grand opera with arias, choruses and ensembles. Karajan manages to extract exquisite lyricism and delicate colors from chorus, orchestra and soloists, demonstrating that even though the conventions of this opera may owe a lot to Meyerbeer, it was clearly a pivot towards Wagner’s mature style. As usual, Karajan spares no expense in casting the opera with some of the finest singers of the day. \u003cb\u003eRené Kollo\u003c\/b\u003e brings a nice vocal blend of the dramatic and lyrical in the title role. \u003cb\u003eAnna Tomowa-Sintow\u003c\/b\u003e is radiant as Elsa, whether floating pianissimo high notes in her opening aria or standing up to the formidable Ortrud of \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e in their Act II confrontation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11218-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292614508680,"sku":"11218-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099227332,"sku":"MP3 11218-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11218-3front.jpg?v=1751036046"},{"product_id":"wagner-lohengrin-rene-kollo-bode-schroder-feinen-donald-mcintyre-crass-varviso","title":"Wagner: Lohengrin - Kollo, Bode, Schröder-Feinen, McIntyre, Crass; Varviso. Bayreuth, 1972","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Bayreuth of the 1970s lacked the star power of the Bayreuth of the 1960s, it made up for this fact by championing young talented Wagnerians, some who would go on to major careers, and others that would burn out. \u003cb\u003eRené Kollo\u003c\/b\u003e’s lyrical tenor is captured at the peak of its glory. Some of the lyricism would fade as he delved deeper in the Wagnerian rep, but he manages here to convey all of the purity and braun of the Swan Knight. \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e is a ferocious Ortrud, not sparing in the slightest particularly during \u003cem\u003e”Entweihte Götter”\u003c\/em\u003e which is nothing short of hair-raising. \u003cb\u003eHannelore Bode\u003c\/b\u003e lacks the angelic quality that separates the good Elsas from the great Elsas. However, given the demands of the role, a good Elsa should hardly be taken for granted. \u003cb\u003eDonald McIntyre\u003c\/b\u003e is in superb voice as Telramund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11260-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292609855624,"sku":"11260-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099225028,"sku":"MP3 11260-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11260-3front.jpg?v=1751035982"},{"product_id":"wagner-tristan-und-isolde-liebestod-compilation-nilsson-varnay-modl-gorr-silja-schroder-feinen-kuchta-ligendza-bjoner","title":"Compilation: Liebestod - Varnay, Mödl, Nilsson, Bjoner, Silja, Gorr, Dvorakova, Shuard, Dernesch and more","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy journey from casual listener to lifelong devotee of Richard Wagner began when I was 14 years old. While browsing a record store, I happened upon a compilation that included the \u003ci\u003eLiebestod\u003c\/i\u003e from \u003ci\u003eTristan und Isolde\u003c\/i\u003e. I had never heard anything so emotionally overwhelming, and that moment ignited an obsession with Wagner’s music—\u003ci\u003eTristan\u003c\/i\u003e in particular—that has only deepened over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compilation brings together twelve remarkable interpretations of the \u003ci\u003eLiebestod\u003c\/i\u003e, each offering a unique vocal and emotional perspective. Featured are performances by \u003cb\u003eAstrid Varnay\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eIngrid Bjoner\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHelga Dernesch\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLudmila Dvořáková\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRita Gorr\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGladys Kuchta\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAnja Silja\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCatarina Ligendza\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMartha Mödl\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAmy Shuard\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eBirgit Nilsson\u003c\/b\u003e—a lineup that reflects the vocal range, interpretive depth, and dramatic intensity that this sublime closing scene continues to inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11376-1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292605431944,"sku":"11376-1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099258756,"sku":"MP3 11376-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11376-1front.jpg?v=1751035856"},{"product_id":"strauss-elektra-ursula-schroder-feinen-astrid-varnay-catarina-ligendza-helge-brilioth-jose-van-dam-lorin-maazel","title":"Strauss: Elektra - Schröder-Feinen, Ligendza, Varnay, Brilioth, Van Dam; Maazel. Berlin, 1972","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLorin Maazel\u003c\/b\u003e leads a distinguished mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars in this unusual yet compelling performance of \u003ci\u003eElektra\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e commands the title role with a striking blend of vocal power and tonal beauty. She not only delivers the role’s brutal climaxes with authority but also crafts seamless legato lines—particularly moving in the recognition scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Klytämnestra, \u003cb\u003eAstrid Varnay\u003c\/b\u003e may no longer possess the vocal force she once did, but her dramatic instincts remain as riveting as ever, turning each phrase into a moment of psychological insight. \u003cb\u003eCatarina Ligendza\u003c\/b\u003e offers a vibrant, youthful Chrysothemis, her bright tone and expressive phrasing making for a stirring contrast. \u003cb\u003eJosé Van Dam\u003c\/b\u003e brings elegance and gravitas to Orest, while \u003cb\u003eHelge Brilioth\u003c\/b\u003e is unusually dashing and vocally firm as Aegisth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaazel’s conducting is thoughtful—at times veering toward the academic—but he draws richly layered sonorities from the orchestra, especially in the romantic undercurrents of the score. The sound is fair to good, though light static begins about 45 minutes in and continues for the remainder of the opera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11372-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292605333640,"sku":"11372-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14099057604,"sku":"MP3 11372-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11372-2front.jpg?v=1751035854"},{"product_id":"the-elektra-complex-strauss-borkh-nilsson-silja-kuchta-steger-lammers-schluter-synek-grop-prandl-goltz","title":"Strauss: The Elektra Complex - 13 Versions of Elektra's Monologue with Borkh, Lammers, Nilsson, Grob-Prandl, Silja, Goltz, Stapp and more","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique collection brings together thirteen of the greatest Elektras of all time, each performing the iconic opening monologue, “Allein! Weh ganz allein.” It’s a rare opportunity to hear how a range of powerful dramatic sopranos approach one of opera’s most psychologically charged scenes, offering an extraordinary study in vocal character and interpretive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe featured singers include \u003cb\u003eInge Borkh\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eChristel Goltz\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGertrude Grob-Prandl\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGladys Kuchta\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGerda Lammers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDanica Mastilovic\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBirgit Nilsson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAnja Silja\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eOlivia Stapp\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLiane Synek\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eErna Schlüter\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eIngrid Steger\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll excerpts are in good sound, with the possible exception of \u003cb\u003eLiane Synek\u003c\/b\u003e’s, which is slightly below the overall audio standard. Nonetheless, the set offers a thrilling and immersive listening experience for any fan of Strauss’s intense masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo and Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11473-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292601270408,"sku":"11473-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":18140178372,"sku":"MP3 11473-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":18140178436,"sku":"FLAC 11473-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11473-2front.jpeg?v=1751035732"},{"product_id":"wagner-die-walkure-berit-lindholm-leif-roar-ursula-schroder-feinen-gerd-brenneis-gunther-wich","title":"Wagner: Die Walküre - Lindholm, Roar, Schröder-Feinen, Brenneis, Meven; Wich. Düsseldorf, 1974","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis performance is a testament to the astonishing level of Wagner singing that could be found in Germany during the 1970s—even beyond the major centers like Berlin and Munich. The cast, strikingly youthful across the board, delivers with a freshness and vitality that brings new energy to \u003ci\u003eDie Walküre\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBerit Lindholm\u003c\/b\u003e leads the performance with authority in the title role, her Brünnhilde vibrant and vocally assured. \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e infuses Sieglinde with ecstatic sensuality, making her scenes pulse with emotional urgency. \u003cb\u003eLeif Roar\u003c\/b\u003e offers a Wotan of unusual vocal beauty, shaping his long monologues with elegance and expressive control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some mild skipping at the end of Act I and a few drop-outs throughout the opera, mostly during instrumental sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11560-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292598222984,"sku":"11560-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":29215662216,"sku":"MP3 11560-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":29215662280,"sku":"FLAC 11560-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11560-3front.jpg?v=1751035638"},{"product_id":"strauss-elektra-ursula-schroder-feinen-leonie-rysanek-astrid-varnay-theo-adam-hans-hopf-karl-bohm","title":"Strauss: Elektra - Schröder-Feinen, Rysanek, Varnay, Hopf, Adam; Böhm. München, 1977","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e rises to the immense challenge of the title role in \u003ci\u003eElektra\u003c\/i\u003e, navigating the jagged vocal terrain with fearless commitment. \u003cb\u003eLeonie Rysanek\u003c\/b\u003e, a veteran Chrysothemis of nearly 25 years, proves yet again that she was in a league of her own when it came to Strauss. Her singing brims with expressive fire and tonal sheen, lending both strength and vulnerability to the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAstrid Varnay\u003c\/b\u003e finds just the right balance between grotesque grandeur and human fragility as Klytämnestra. \u003cb\u003eHans Hopf\u003c\/b\u003e makes a striking impression in the brief but memorable role of Ägisth, while \u003cb\u003eTheo Adam\u003c\/b\u003e provides grounded dignity as Orest. Conducting from \u003cb\u003eKarl Böhm\u003c\/b\u003e, always associated with Strauss, crackles with intensity—his tempos here push boundaries, injecting the performance with visceral momentum, even if they occasionally test the limits of his forces. This newly remastered version also corrects the persistent pitch issues of earlier releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeonie Rysanek sings the final scene from \u003ci\u003eSalome\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11617-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292595208328,"sku":"11617-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":35989202056,"sku":"MP3 11617-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":35989202120,"sku":"FLAC 11617-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/11617-2front.jpg?v=1751035578"},{"product_id":"strauss-die-frau-ohne-schatten-leonie-rysanek-james-king-ursula-schroder-feinen-walter-berry-karl-bohm","title":"Strauss: Die Frau ohne Schatten - Rysanek, Schröder-Feinen, King, Berry, Hesse; Böhm. Salzburg, 1975","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis performance reunites much of the original cast from the Metropolitan Opera’s inaugural season in its new home, capturing a sense of continuity and occasion. \u003cb\u003eLeonie Rysanek\u003c\/b\u003e, though now more selective with the highest reaches of her soprano, still commands the role of the Kaiserin with unmistakable flair. Her distinctive timbre and fearless phrasing remind us why she became one of the great Straussians of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames King\u003c\/b\u003e seems to revel in the upper reaches of the Emperor’s music, his tenor radiant and unstrained. \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e, while beginning to show signs of vocal fatigue, manages a committed and often moving portrayal of the Färberin. \u003cb\u003eWalter Berry\u003c\/b\u003e brings refinement and gravitas to Barak, his baritone smooth and authoritative throughout. The sound quality is excellent, offering a fitting showcase for these veteran performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11618-3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292595175560,"sku":"11618-3","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":35989203272,"sku":"MP3 11618-3","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":35989203400,"sku":"FLAC 11618-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11618-3front.jpg?v=1751035577"},{"product_id":"wagner-gotterdammerung-ligendza-cox-ridderbusch-mazura-reynolds-neidlinger-stein","title":"Wagner: Götterdämmerung - Ligendza, Cox, Ridderbusch, Mazura, Martin, Reynolds, Neidlinger; Stein. Bayreuth, 1972","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatarina Ligendza\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a memorable conclusion to the cycle with a \u003ci\u003eGötterdämmerung\u003c\/i\u003e Brünnhilde that strikes a compelling balance between intimacy and grandeur. \u003cb\u003eJean Cox\u003c\/b\u003e sustains impressive vocal beauty throughout the marathon demands of Siegfried, a feat as rare as it is admirable. \u003cb\u003eKarl Ridderbusch\u003c\/b\u003e, long a favorite at Bayreuth in the role of Hagen, is in commanding form—suave, sinister, and utterly convincing. \u003cb\u003eFranz Mazura\u003c\/b\u003e brings unusual insight to Gunther, imbuing the character with emotional nuance often overlooked. \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e also makes a vivid impression in her brief turn as the Third Norn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Act II contains intermittent skipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11773-4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292590194824,"sku":"11773-4","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":16052477853742,"sku":"MP3 11773-4","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":16052477886510,"sku":"FLAC 11773-4","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11773-4front.jpg?v=1751035423"},{"product_id":"wagner-der-ring-des-nibelungen-ligendza-cox-ridderbusch-mazura-reynolds-martin-neidlinger-stein","title":"Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen - Ligendza, Cox, Stewart, Jones, King, Ridderbusch, Mazura, Reynolds; Stein. Bayreuth, 1972","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1970s era at Bayreuth is often eclipsed by the legendary casts of the 1950s and 60s, when singers like \u003cb\u003eAstrid Varnay\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBirgit Nilsson\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eMartha Mödl\u003c\/b\u003e dominated the stage. Yet this decade ushered in a new generation whose vitality and commitment breathed fresh life into the festival. \u003cb\u003eHorst Stein\u003c\/b\u003e conducts with exceptional command, revealing intricacies in Wagner’s orchestration that are often overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatarina Ligendza\u003c\/b\u003e impresses across all three Brünnhilde roles, her voice secure and powerful throughout. \u003cb\u003eJean Cox\u003c\/b\u003e brings youthful vigor and lyrical warmth to Siegfried, making for a well-matched pair. \u003cb\u003eThomas Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e imbues Wotan with imposing grandeur, while \u003cb\u003eGwyneth Jones\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJames King\u003c\/b\u003e ignite as Sieglinde and Siegmund. The strong supporting cast includes \u003cb\u003eKarl Ridderbusch\u003c\/b\u003e as Fasolt, Hunding, and Hagen; \u003cb\u003eAnna Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e as Fricka and Waltraute; \u003cb\u003eFranz Mazura\u003c\/b\u003e as Gunther; \u003cb\u003eJanis Martin\u003c\/b\u003e as Gutrune; and \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e as the Third Norn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall sound quality is strong, though there are some intermittent skips in \u003cem\u003eDas Rheingold\u003c\/em\u003e, Act II of \u003cem\u003eSiegfried\u003c\/em\u003e, and Act II of \u003cem\u003eGötterdämmerung\u003c\/em\u003e. For \u003cem\u003eDas Rheingold\u003c\/em\u003e, a mono version with less dynamic range but without the skipping has been included at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11774-14\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292590162056,"sku":"11774-14","price":115.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":16052477952046,"sku":"MP3 11774-14","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":16052477984814,"sku":"FLAC 11774-14","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11774-14front.jpg?v=1751035422"},{"product_id":"strauss-elektra-schroder-feinen-rysanek-varnay-cassilly-karl-bohm","title":"Strauss: Elektra - Schröder-Feinen, Rysanek, Varnay, Cassilly, Stamm, Schwarz; Böhm. Hamburg, 1974","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis performance of \u003ci\u003eElektra\u003c\/i\u003e captures \u003cb\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/b\u003e in her all-too-brief vocal prime, delivering the title role with intensity and brilliance. \u003cb\u003eLeonie Rysanek\u003c\/b\u003e, as Chrysothemis, makes a grand impression—her singing and stage presence are nothing short of larger-than-life, infusing each scene with vivid personality. In contrast, \u003cb\u003eAstrid Varnay\u003c\/b\u003e brings a more nuanced portrayal to Klytämnestra, shaping a character who evokes both revulsion and sympathy through subtle, expressive detail. \u003cb\u003eKarl Böhm\u003c\/b\u003e leads the orchestra with rhythmic precision, yet manages to preserve the score's raw, elemental power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOD 11746-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292590096520,"sku":"11746-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":16216111284270,"sku":"MP3 11746-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":16216111317038,"sku":"FLAC 11746-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/products\/11746-2front.jpg?v=1751035420"},{"product_id":"strauss-elektra-schroder-feinen-jones-ludwig-adam-beirer-lo-rysanek-stein","title":"Strauss: Elektra - Schröder-Feinen, Jones, Ludwig, Adam, Beirer, Lo. Rysanek; Stein. Wien, 1977","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Left Column: Title, Composer, Description --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch1 class=\"title-header\"\u003eElektra\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Strauss (1864–1949)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRecorded in her vocal prime, \u003cstrong\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/strong\u003e proves herself an \u003ci\u003eElektra\u003c\/i\u003e of exceptional stature, wielding both the sheer vocal amplitude necessary to contend with Strauss’ massive orchestration and a striking sensitivity to musical detail. Her approach reveals a finely etched understanding of the score, at moments suggesting the lyricism of Strauss’ Lieder rather than the opera’s brutal core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOpposite her, \u003cstrong\u003eGwyneth Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e—a notable \u003ci\u003eElektra\u003c\/i\u003e in her own right—brings to Chrysothemis a vocal presence of such comparable force that it subtly reconfigures the dramatic architecture. The familiar contrast between the sisters is here unsettled by an unexpected parity of power. Jones’ Chrysothemis is no fragile counterpart but matches Elektra in resolve; her strength lies in her unyielding determination to escape the trauma that binds them. Her longing for a life beyond the palace walls is imbued with the same steely clarity as Elektra's, no less potent for being directed toward renewal rather than revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrista Ludwig\u003c\/strong\u003e, as Klytämnestra, completes the central trio with a welcome richness of tone. Yet in the passage depicting the queen’s tortured dreamscape, the accuracy of her pitches wanders from Strauss’ notated path. One might attribute this to interpretive liberty, but the vocal line is so integral to Strauss’ intricate harmonies that the deviation registers less as expression and more as imprecision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Elektra – \u003cstrong\u003eUrsula Schröder-Feinen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Chrysothemis – \u003cstrong\u003eGwyneth Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Klytämnestra – \u003cstrong\u003eChrista Ludwig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Aegisth – \u003cstrong\u003eHans Beirer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Orest – \u003cstrong\u003eTheo Adam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Der Pfleger des Orest – \u003cstrong\u003eFrederick Guthrie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Die Vertraute – \u003cstrong\u003eAxelle Gall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Die Schleppträgerin – \u003cstrong\u003eMargarethe Bence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ein junger Diener – \u003cstrong\u003eKarl Terkal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ein alter Diener – \u003cstrong\u003eAlois Pernerstorfer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Die Aufseherin – \u003cstrong\u003eSzófia Peterdy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Fünf Mägde – \u003cstrong\u003eMargarethe Bence, Axelle Gall, Gertrude Jahn, Milkana Nikolova, Lotte Rysanek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Location: \u003cstrong\u003eWien\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Date: \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 11, 1977\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Conductor: \u003cstrong\u003eHorst Stein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Catalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 12298-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Label: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Number of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNEW MASTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Pitch corrected and sound improved.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50899719160129,"sku":"12298-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":50899719192897,"sku":"MP3 12298-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":50899719225665,"sku":"FLAC 12298-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12298-2front.jpg?v=1760297240"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/collections\/Schroder-Feinen-Ursula.png?v=1748312353","url":"https:\/\/operadepot.com\/collections\/ursula-schroder-feinen.oembed?page=2","provider":"Opera Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}