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Götterdämmerung

Lindholm, Cox, Rundgren, Nimsgern, Knight, Kélémen; Davis
London, 1976

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Götterdämmerung

For those of you who enjoyed Berit Lindholm as the Walküre and Siegfried Brünnhildes in the 1968 Bayreuth Ring, you will be glad to know that when faced with the most dramatic installment of Wagner's tetralogy, she rises to the challenge with seeming ease. In the 8 years that had elapsed her voice has taken on a darker, more burnished hue. Thankfully this richness does not come at the cost of her security on top. Jean Cox is as sturdy as ever as Siegfried. The vocal beauty and charisma that Bengt Rundgren brings to Hagen seems almost incongruous at first, but as the evening proceeds he reveals a Hagen whose malevolence is all the more dangerous given his compelling attractiveness. The performance is also peppered with some real star turns in the small roles including Gillian Knight as Waltraute, Valerie Masterson as Woglinde, Elizabeth Connell as the second Norn and Pauline Tinsley as the third Norn. Sir Colin Davis leads a spirited performance. Although the sound is an improvement of our previous version, it is still not perfect.

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Victor E.

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From Radio broadcasts

Just to say this cycle from ROH is taken from Radio 3 broadcastsThanks for having them preserved
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David R.✓ Top Reviewer

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Excellent Performance, Good In-House Sound!

The conclusion of Davis' Ring cycle is led with strength and conviction. Davis takes his time with the interludes, integrating them into his total conception. His interpretation is broader than Keilberth's or Krauss', but not so glacial as Goodall's: a worthy compromise. His cast delivers on their reputations. Lindholm never had the most beautiful of voices, but it was a very distinct one. She and Davis crown the evening with an inspired Immolation scene. C** is even better here than in Siegfried. He makes both top Cs, by the way, holding the second one awhile before relinquishing it. Rundgren sings Hagen with that manly, attractive bass of his; no wonder he sang the role all over the world. Nimsgern is a memorable Gunther; he sings the alternative higher line provided in the Peters edition of the score towards the end of Act 2. Lisowska is an excellent Gutrune as she was for the Met's telecast 14 years later. Kélémen makes the most of his ten minute role. Although the Royal Opera lists Yvonne Minton for this performance it is unquestionably Gillian Knight; her distinctive voice contributes a worthy performance of Waltraute's narrative with her rich baritonal notes. The three Norns are superb as are the Rhinedaughters.Unlike the Walküre and Siegfried from this cycle (although these performances were not performed as a cycle per se), this performance was recorded in-house (as was the Rheingold). The voices are audible though a little recessed; the ear adjusts. It also sounds like it may have been assembled from a few different sources.Ring fanciers should invest; more casual Wagner lovers will find better sound from almost any of the Bayreuth broadcasts.
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