Description:

Pros:

• Astrid Varnay, although nearing the end of her soprano days, still has the goods to deliver an impeccably sung and acted Brünnhilde.
• Gottlob Frick’s machiavellian Hagen is one for the ages.
• Otakar Kraus’ brief appearance as Alberich nearly steals the show.
• Rudolf Kempe paces the evening very well, offering a sincere interpretation free of mannerisms and ego.

Cons:

• Although remarkably sturdy, Hans Hopf’s Siegfried is a bit wooden.

In Mono

OD 11539-4