Goltz; Christel

A Real Salome From Hell

Robert Levine

The main interest in this set would be the Salome […]

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Historical Gems: Krauss Conducts Strauss in Vienna

David Hurwitz

Although advertised as “The Complete Decca Recordings,” this set is

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Berg: Wozzeck, Vienna ’55/Böhm

Robert Levine

This is a raw, hair-raising performance of an opera that doesn’t have to try very hard to be either raw or hair-raising. Taped live at

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Krauss Aus Italien etc/Testament

Jed Distler

All the material on this disc appears for the first time on CD. From an engineering standpoint, Aus Italien stands out among Clemens Krauss’ Strauss

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Mahler’s Ninth, Chamber Style

Jed Distler June 15, 2025

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CD From Hell: Sinopoli’s Tired, Decadent Elgar Symphonies

David Hurwitz June 15, 2025

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CD From Hell: More Faux Elgar, For A Change

David Hurwitz June 15, 2025

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