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Wagner: Tannhäuser - Hopf, Dernesch, Moreira, Meghor, Salminen; Wallberg. Köln, 1973
$12.95
Description:
Despite nearing 60 at the time of this performance, Hans Hopf proves that he could still take on one of Wagner’s most demanding tenor roles with vocal power and command. Helga Dernesch's auburn-hued soprano is well-suited to the role of Elisabeth, and although her stamina begins to flag slightly during the Act III prayer, she delivers a deeply committed performance throughout. A young Matti Salminen also makes a strong impression as the Landgraf, his bass already showing the authority and presence that would come to define his career.
In Mono
OD 11924-3
