Wagner

Die Walküre

Nilsson, Hotter, Vinay, Fisher, von Milinkovic, Dalberg, Shuard; Kempe
London, 1957

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Die Walküre

The cast pretty much speaks for itself, but the standout is Sylvia Fisher as Sieglinde. Known primarily for her work in Britten operas, she proves to be a natural fit for Wagner, and it's a shame that more recordings of her in this repertoire don't exist. Hans Hotter is in exceptional form as Wotan, while Ramón Vinay brings both vocal stature and elegance to the role of Siegmund.

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Friedrich H.✓ Verified Buyer

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Walküre Kempe 1957

excellent performance
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Eric S.✓ Verified Buyer

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Stirring performance

This is an excellent performance of Walkure. As most of the principals can be heard on other complete recordings, I will focus on the distinctive and (for me) unexpected feature here: Sylvia Fisher's Sieglinde. I think of this artist primarily in terms of her connection with Benjamin Britten's music. But her voice, as displayed here, is a fulsome instrument with a silvery sheen, and she has the power and, most importantly, the spirit for the Walsung sister. Her dramatic commitment, style, and vocal ability together make a striking contribution to the performance. Brava!
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