Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - Greindl, Windgassen, Grümmer, Adam, Weber; Krips. Bayreuth, 1961
$16.95
Description:
There’s a tangible sense of midsummer warmth in this radiant performance of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, brought to life by an all-star cast. Josef Greindl may bring a slightly rough edge to Hans Sachs, but he more than compensates with his characteristic warmth and intellectual presence—capturing the role’s essential humanity.
Wolfgang Windgassen clearly relishes the opportunity to showcase his superb legato as Walther von Stolzing. He combines his trademark vocal heft with admirable freedom of production, resulting in a performance that is both lyrical and commanding. Elisabeth Grümmer is a glowing Eva, her silky soprano handling the high notes with ease where others might merely survive them.
The supporting cast is equally distinguished, with Theo Adam as a stately Veit Pogner, Ludwig Weber as an authoritative Fritz Kothner, and Gerhard Stolze bringing playful charm to David.
In Mono.
OD 11377-4
