Listen to a Sample:

Pros:

• Otto Klemperer lightens his approach to Wagner's effervescent comedy, bringing transparent textures and surprisingly fleet tempi to the proceedings.
• The all-Hungarian cast does extremely well, particularly the Sachs of György Losonczy, who generously gives of his luscious bass-baritone all evening without a hint of fatigue.
• As Walther, József Simándy lyrical, and technically flawless instrument reminds me a bit of Wolfgang Windgassen.
• The sound is very good.

Cons:

• There are some issues with orchestral intonation from time to time.

In Mono

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