Wagner: Siegfried (Excerpts) - Beirer, Nilsson, Adam, Stolze.
$5.95
Description:
Though the date, venue, and conductor remain unknown, this release offers a tantalizing glimpse of a stellar performance of Siegfried. Hans Beirer, whose contributions to the opera world have not received the recognition they deserve, delivers a compelling interpretation of the title role. His approach to Siegfried is marked by the same clarity and precision one might expect from a Mozartian tenor, trusting that his substantial voice would carry effortlessly over the orchestra, which it does—and then some.
Birgit Nilsson is in superb form as Brünnhilde, effortlessly nailing every high C with fearless precision. Theo Adam brings a magisterial presence to the Wanderer, while Gerhard Stolze presents an unexpectedly colorful and sympathetic Mime, adding further depth to the performance. Though the sound quality is slightly muffled at times, this recording remains an exciting and worthwhile listen.
OD 11785-1
In Mono
