Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier - Grümmer, Griffel, Pütz, Edelmann; Zwißler. Mainz, 1966
$14.95
Description:
Elisabeth Grümmer approaches perfection as the Marschallin. She was already in her mid-50s at the time of this performance, but vocally she is as fresh as ever. Couple that vocal freshness with her years of experience—both as a singer and as a human being—and you have a near ideal Marschallin.
As Sophie, Ruth-Margaret Pütz offers a fascinating counterpart to Grümmer. She has the youthful quality needed to convey the teen-aged Sophie, but there is a luscious bloom to her voice that almost gives the impression that Sophie is just a younger version of the Marschallin. Otto Edelmann rounds out the cast with all the provincial charm (meant only in the best way) that makes for an excellent Ochs.
The last 10 minutes of Act I are marred by skipping.
In Mono
OD 11963-3
