Opera

Kna’s Walkure – Act I/Eloquence C

Robert Levine

This recording of Act I of Wagner’s Die Walküre was recorded in the studio in 1957. Hans Knappertsbusch’s approach is familiar to Wagner fans: big,

FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR/CRI C

ClassicsToday

This CD presents a neat little off-the-beaten-path chamber opera for three characters and three instruments in a well-sung, definitive performance. The setting is the Teller

Rosenkavalier/Knappertsbusch/RCA

Jed Distler

According to the booklet notes, Hans Knappertsbusch led this live 1955 Der Rosenkavalier on a wing and a prayer. He knew Rosenkavalier, the Vienna Philharmonic

Eötvös THREE SISTERS

ClassicsToday

Since its world premiere at the Opéra de Lyon, France, in March 1998, Peter Eötvös’ Three Sisters has received instant recognition, with several new productions

Anthony Newman OJ Opera/Albany C

Jed Distler

It was only a matter of time before a musical theater piece would emerge about the O.J. Simpson trial, and here it is. Composer Anthony

Magic Flute Hilites – Böhm/Eloquence DONE C

Robert Levine

This is a nice, if skimpy (46 minutes), set of highlights from the Magic Flute. Karl Böhm is, of course, a master, and even taken

1949 Parsifal/Gebhardt C

Jed Distler

Appearing, I believe, for the first time on disc, this 1949 Köln Radio broadcast of Wagner’s last opera has a lot going for it. First

Traviata – de los Angeles, rec. 1959 C

Robert Levine

The main reason for owning this set is the remarkable Violetta of Victoria de los Angeles. Always a voice of almost unbearable beauty and expressiveness,