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Parsifal – Act III
This poignant World War II–era performance of Parsifal features an inspired cast of fresh-voiced Wagnerians. At the center is Ludwig Weber, whose Gurnemanz is a model of dignity and gravitas. His warm, resonant bass and noble phrasing give the role a spiritual authority that anchors the entire performance.
Hans Knappertsbusch conducts with his trademark breadth and depth, making time seem to stand still. His pacing is unhurried yet full of purpose, drawing the listener into a meditative, almost otherworldly soundscape that perfectly suits Wagner's final masterpiece.
Track List
1. Vorspiel
2. Von dorther kam das Stöhnen
3. Wer nahet dort dem heil'gen Quell
4. Erkennst du ihn. Der ist's, der einst den Schwan erlegt.
5. Zu ihm, des' tiefe Klagen
6. Nicht so! Die heil'ge Quelle selbst
2. Von dorther kam das Stöhnen
3. Wer nahet dort dem heil'gen Quell
4. Erkennst du ihn. Der ist's, der einst den Schwan erlegt.
5. Zu ihm, des' tiefe Klagen
6. Nicht so! Die heil'ge Quelle selbst
7. So ward es uns verhiessen
8. Wie dünkt mich doch die Aue heut so schön!
9. Miracle: Die Stund' ist da
10. Geleiten wir im bergenden Schrein
11. Ja - Wehe! Wehe! Weh' über mich!
12. Nur eine Waffe taugt
8. Wie dünkt mich doch die Aue heut so schön!
9. Miracle: Die Stund' ist da
10. Geleiten wir im bergenden Schrein
11. Ja - Wehe! Wehe! Weh' über mich!
12. Nur eine Waffe taugt
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Holy Cow, this is surprisingly GREAT!
I am a Kna completist, but this one had me worried. 1942? Ludwig Weber as Gurnemanz? I expected poor sonics and Wobbly Weber as his normal self. Honestly, the sonics are virtually as good as in the 1951 recording, and better (except in spots) than many of the 1950s radio broadcasts from Bayreuth. But the real surprise was Weber. He is FANTASTIC! I never thought I would say that. This is definitely worth having. Order it without a doubt in your mind.
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