Tag: Richard Wagner
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Jussi Björling in Concert
“Björling was sadly underused as a concert singer; recordings of renowned recitals such as here offer glimpses of his musicianship even in unfamiliar territory …. Included (also) are familiar encores, as well as his famous Lohengrin Farewell : after many decades they are still benchmark performances.” (James Murray)
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25 Thunderous Classics
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25 Wedding Favorites
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Paul Schoeffler, Basso, His Greatest Roles
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Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves: Greatest Opera Choruses
“For many, Opera is not just about large sopranos and dashing tenors sharing tender moments in duets, or villainous baritones, or even erring daughters; we also relish the thrill of a fine chorus rising to an old favourite such as the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, the Aida Grand March and other noble melodies. Such…
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Opera Arias
“This collection shows how directly he transplants Lieder-style into another genre…on the Mozart side the results are both convincing and intensely memorable. Fischer-Dieskau has twice recorded the part of Papageno, these earlier Fricsay versions have been preferred to the later Bohm …and in the Don Giovanni items….the Don’s Champagne Aria and Serenade are more mellifluous….…
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Wagner: Favorite Overtures and Preludes
“If you want a spectacular modern digital recording of Wagnerian orchestral excerpts, this is hard to beat…” -Penguin Guide (3 Stars) “from the most exciting modern collection of Wagner’s “purple patches” now in the catalogue…Then comes an exhilaratingly brilliant Ride of the Valkyries. Their steeds are not whipped to the point of exhaustion and they…
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Wagner: Orchestral Favorites from the Operas
Bolt down your speakers! Yuri Simonov and the Philharmonia Orchestra unleash the full power of thrilling orchestral highlights from Richard Wagner’s operas! “Yuri Simonov and the Philharmonia Orchestra are good names to look for, if ever a sonic spectacular is needed. These dynamic musicians know how to put on a musical tour de force, and…
