Martin: Der Zaubertrank / Fricsay
) | Label: ORFEO Catalog: ORF-C890142A Format: CD Fricsay; Patzak; Cebotari; Koreh; Zadek; Ilosvay; Hermann; Poell; Friedrich; Doench; Vienna State Opera Choir; Budapest PhilharmonicComposed by: Martin, Frank Frank Martin's Tristan adaptation, Le vin herbé, situated between opera and oratorio, is here offered in its 1948, world-premiere stage version production, sung in German by great singers and conducted by a master whose interpretations in Salzburg set standards of excellence, Ferenc Fricsay (1914-63). Julius Patzak and Maria Cebotari sing the main roles – both very different from those in Wagner’s opera, but no less expressive. In contrast to Wagner, too, this opera has a balanced overall ensemble, and the Chorus of the Vienna State Opera gives an audibly committed performance.  Price: $27.98 |