Wagner: Die Walküre - Varnay, Hotter, Nilsson, Vinay, Greindl, von Milinkovic; Knappertsbusch. Bayreuth, 1957
$14.95
Description:
Astrid Varnay brings a commanding blend of strength and vulnerability to the title role, capturing both the heroic and human dimensions of Brünnhilde. Hans Hotter may not have been at his vocal best on this occasion, but his portrayal of Wotan's farewell remains deeply moving—marked by a quiet, stoic grief that resonates with dramatic weight.
A young Birgit Nilsson, newly elevated from smaller roles, seizes the opportunity to make her mark as Sieglinde. She offers the signature vocal power that would define her later career, tempered here by a lyricism that would gradually give way to a more heroic sound in the years to follow. Ramón Vinay proves ideal as Siegmund, his baritonal tenor combining power, warmth, and expressive subtlety.
In Mono
OD 11871-3
