Otto Klemperer - Klemperer Conducts Wagner (1960, 1961) [2019 SACD Definition Serie]

A historical recording that clearly shows the greatness of Klemperer, Wagner: A compilation of three albums for orchestral music. With new commentary. Newly reprinted from the original British analog master tape

Wagner's orchestral works were recorded in 1960 and the following year, and the 15 LPs were released in three chronological order. In the CD era, a total of 16 songs, including "Siegfried Pastoral," are contained in two discs. At the time of these recordings, Klemperer was recovering from a serious burn and was in excellent physical condition, and many recordings were made, including a series of Mendelssohn recordings in 1960, which later became known as masterpieces. rice field. Wagner's tempo is generally slow, and it is characterized by a large-scale performance that combines the heavyness that matches the melody with the conventional precise interpretation. However, although the recording was done at the same time, the sound quality was also wide-ranging. Also, due to the difference in condition, mastering was extremely difficult, but we focused on the original. the effect is tremendous

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Tracks:

DISC1
1. Opera "Rienzi" Overture,
2. Overture to the opera "Tannhäuser",
3. Prelude to act 3 of the opera "Tannhäuser",
4. Prelude to Act 1 of the opera "Lohengrin",
5. Prelude to the third act of the opera "Lohengrin",
6. Prelude to act 1 of the opera "Meistersinger von Nuremberg"
7. Dance of the apprentices and the entrance of the Meistersinger in the opera "Meistersinger von Nürnberg" (Act 3),
8. Stage Divine Celebration Play "Parsifal" Prelude

DISC2
9. Opera "The Flying Dutchman Overture,
10. Rheingold - Entry of the Gods into Valhalla,
11. Opera "Valkyrie" - Valkyrie's Ride,
12. "Siegfried" - Whispering in the Forest,
13. Twilight of the Gods - Siegfried's Journey to the Rhine,
14. Twilight of the Gods - Siegfried's Funeral March,
15. Opera "Tristan and Isolde" - Prelude and Love Death,
16. Siegfried Pastoral

Personnel:

Philharmonia Orchestra
Otto Klemperer, conductor