Description:

Pros:

• Kurt Masur proves himself an adept opera conductor, easing the singers through their notoriously difficult roles with style.
• Hermin Esser does admirably with the role of Tristan.
• Grace Hoffman is excellent as Brangäne.

Cons:

• Gunilla af Malmborg displays an attractive instrument, but it is clear almost immediately that she lacks the voice for this part.
• Although the sound is quite clear, the miking favored the orchestra over the singers.

In Stereo

OD 11611-3