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Wagner: Parsifal - King, Jones, Crass, Stewart, McIntyre, Ridderbusch; Boulez. Bayreuth, 1970
$16.95
Description:
This live broadcast from the 1970 season offers an illuminating counterpart to the DG studio recording, which was assembled from various performances that same year. Here, the immediacy of the stage is palpable, and the cast rises to the occasion with conviction. James King is an ideal Parsifal, combining heroic vocal weight with a lyrical sheen that lends depth to the character. Franz Crass brings a warmly paternal presence to Gurnemanz, his smooth bass providing a reassuring foundation throughout.
Pierre Boulez leads a brisk, clear-eyed reading of the score. While his pacing may lack the typical Wagnerian breadth, it offers a refreshing transparency and balance that highlights the singers without sacrificing the drama.
Stereo
OD 11762-4
