Wagner: Siegfried (Excerpts from Act I and Act III) Beirer, Lippert. Stuttgart, 1971
$5.95
Description:
One of the great joys of exploring historical recordings is discovering voices that somehow slipped through the cracks. Marion Lippert is one such revelation. Her performance here is a masterclass in vocal control and consistency, with breath support that recalls Montserrat Caballé and a tone that remains even across the range. It’s astonishing that a dramatic soprano of this caliber has remained largely under the radar, and this recording offers a compelling invitation to seek out more of her work.
Hans Beirer delivers a Siegfried that reaffirms his place among the finest exponents of the role. His sound is heroic yet human, and one can only lament that he was never captured in this part under studio conditions.
The only mystery here is the Mime—uncredited in the available materials. If anyone knows the singer, feel free to leave a note in the comments.
In Mono
OD 11902-1
