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André Cluytens brings elegance and clarity to Wagner’s complex counterpoint in this richly satisfying performance of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. His reading balances architectural sweep with rhythmic vitality, allowing the score’s intricacies to emerge with natural ease.

Elisabeth Grümmer is radiant as Eva, singing with warmth and refined lyricism. Otto Wiener takes a human-scale approach to Hans Sachs, delivering the role’s many conversational passages with intimacy while fully rising to the part’s dramatic peaks. Supporting roles are equally well cast: Eberhard Wächter brings characterful presence to Fritz Kothner, Hans Hotter lends gravitas to Pogner, and Gerhard Stolze makes for a spirited and puckish David.

In Mono

OD 11498-4