Wagner: Götterdämmerung - Kuchta, Thomas, Greindl, Stewart, Dernesch, Hoffman, Neidlinger; Maazel. Bayreuth, 1969
$18.95
Description:
Lorin Maazel and the forces of the Bayreuth Festival bring the Ring Cycle to a triumphant close with this thrilling performance of Götterdämmerung. Gladys Kuchta takes on the role of Brünnhilde with a performance that combines vocal power with striking beauty of tone, capturing both the grandeur and vulnerability of the character. Jess Thomas is a burly yet youthful Siegfried, his voice full of energy and heroic flair.
Josef Greindl’s Hagen ranks among the finest portrayals of operatic villainy—imposing, dark, and psychologically penetrating. Thomas Stewart, fresh from his acclaimed Wotan, brings his imposing voice and intelligence to the role of Gunther, making it far more than a secondary figure. Remarkably, the cast includes two additional legendary Brünnhildes: Berit Lindholm as the third Norn and Helga Dernesch as a richly sung Gutrune, making for an extraordinary ensemble of Wagnerian powerhouses.
The sound is excellent.
In Stereo
OD 11365-4
