Wagner: Siegfried - Hopf, Varnay, Symonette, Kélémen, Diekmann, Fehn, Holt; Quennet. Düsseldorf, 1966
$16.95
Description:
This performance of Siegfried features some of the finest singing ever captured from Hans Hopf, and arguably one of the most complete portrayals of the role on record. He breezes through the forging scene in Act I with thrilling ease, but it is in the forest scene that his artistry shines most brightly—his monologue reflecting on his mother is delivered with moving lyricism and sensitivity. Astrid Varnay makes a glorious appearance as Brünnhilde in Act III, her voice radiant and authoritative. Zoltan Kélémen is a commanding presence as Alberich, offering a performance full of menace and vocal nuance, while Randolph Symonette seems far more at ease as the Wanderer here than he did earlier in the cycle. Although the sound suffers from a lack of depth and some unfortunate drop-outs, the sheer quality of the performances makes this a must-hear for Wagner enthusiasts.
In Mono
OD 11701-4
