Strauss: Capriccio - Watson, Berthold, Nöcker, Grobe, MCDaniel; Leitner. München, 1970
$9.95
Description:
Capriccio may not be the most dramatically substantive opera in Richard Strauss’s oeuvre, but when performed by a cast of gifted singing actors, his elegant meditation on the balance between words and music becomes much more than a philosophical exercise. In this performance, the cast brings clarity, charm, and subtle emotional shading to Strauss’s final operatic statement.
Claire Watson is luminous as the Countess, delivering her role with understated grace and refined vocalism. Her opulent voice is revealed not through showiness but through tasteful restraint, perfectly aligned with the opera’s tone. Hans Günther Nöcker lends a virile baritone and confident presence to the role of the Count, while Donald Grobe and Barry McDaniel are excellent as the composer Flamand and the poet Olivier—rivals turned collaborators—each portraying their characters with nuance and vocal clarity.
In Stereo
OD 11398-2
