Wagner: Der Ring Des Nibelungen / Keilberth
Label: PANCLASSICS Catalog: PC10340 Format: CD CHOR UND ORCHESTER DER BAYREUTHER FESTSPIELE KEILBERTHThis 1953 first of two Bayreuth Ring cycles, led by Joseph Keilberth, marked the first time Hans Hotter sang all three Wotans; he is in stupendous form. Also for the first time at Bayreuth, Martha Mödl sings Brünnhilde; she too is at her finest. This was also the first year Wolfgang Windgassen sang Siegfried, a role he owned for at least the next 15 years. This cycle (and the later one under Clemens Krauss) established the major figures for the next 5 years. No more satisfactory Ring cast has been assembled since, indeed none that can touch it. This release is a fitting tribute to its lasting greatness. Price: $72.98 |