Description:

Pros:

• André Cluytens was not as prolific in the Wagner arena as some of his colleagues which is a shame because every time I encounter this conductor in Wagner it is a revelation. In his hands the orchestration seems at times lighter than air.
• Hans Hopf makes the role of Siegfried sound downright easy.
• Birgit Nilsson is found at the height of her (astonishing) vocal powers.

Cons:

• There is some occasional static.

In Mono

OD 11563-3