Wagner: Siegfried (Act III, Scene ii) - Dernesch, Parly; Gibson. London, 1971
$5.95
Description:
The real revelation in this performance comes from conductor Alexander Gibson, who brings out unexpected nuance and a welcome lightness in the score. His pacing and phrasing give the music space to breathe, and he proves a reliable partner to the singers, even in the most demanding stretches.
Helga Dernesch confirms why she so captivated Karajan during this period. Her Brünnhilde is commanding in the major climactic moments, but it's in the quieter, more inward passages that she truly distinguishes herself—singing with poise, warmth, and dramatic subtlety. Ticho Parly, though clearly pushed to his limits at times, generally holds his own. While the strain occasionally surfaces, his lyric tenor manages to stay resilient through to the final curtain.
In Stereo
OD 11900-1
