Wagner: Götterdämmerung - Grob-Prandl, Treptow, Weber, Kamann, Konetzni; Moralt. Wien, 1949
$18.95
Description:
Gertrude Grob-Prandl delivers a commanding Brünnhilde in this performance of Götterdämmerung, her voice cutting through the orchestra with formidable power and precision. She brings an imposing presence to the role without sacrificing nuance, capturing both the heroism and emotional vulnerability of Wagner’s final Brünnhilde.
Ludwig Weber is a dark and magnetic Hagen, his portrayal steeped in brooding malevolence. Yet alongside the menace, there’s a surprising vocal beauty—his voice full-bodied and resonant, lending unexpected elegance to one of opera’s great villains.
The main shortcoming here is the chorus. In scenes that call for thunderous massed voices, the ensemble sounds sparse and underpowered—more like a chamber choir than a gathering of royal vassals, which undercuts some of the opera’s dramatic heft.
In Mono
OD 11516-4
