Wagner: Götterdämmerung - Nilsson, Windgassen, Greindl, Stewart, Mödl, Neidlinger, Dvoraková, Silja; Böhm. Bayreuth, 1966
$18.95
Description:
The stars truly align in this unforgettable Götterdämmerung from Bayreuth, offering a performance of remarkable vocal and dramatic cohesion. Birgit Nilsson, Wolfgang Windgassen, Josef Greindl, and Thomas Stewart deliver Wagner’s final chapter with commanding authority, each sounding as if the music had been composed expressly for them.
Martha Mödl gives a notably stronger performance as Waltraute here than in the commercially released set, her dramatic instincts sharpened and her vocal focus more secure. Ludmila Dvoraková brings unexpected vocal amplitude and presence to Gutrune—so much so that she nearly matches Nilsson in impact. And as a final delight, Anja Silja graces the performance with a luxurious cameo as the Third Norn, adding yet another layer of excellence to this already exceptional cast.
In Mono
OD 11484-4
