Search - Carl Maria von Weber, Richard [Classical] Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi :: Frida Leider: A Vocal Portrait

As Good As It Gets

Doug - Haydn Fan | California | 07/13/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you love opera and have yet to hear recordings made by Frida Leider you are in for a treat. As poignant a dramatic singer as ever graced the stage, she remains for many of us, myself included, the ultimate Wagnerian dramatic soprano. Without the mind-numbing pyrotechnic heights of such vocal titans as Nordica, Flagstad or more recently Brigit Nilsson, Leider remains the voice I hear when I think of Isolde - one of limitless compassion, and unequalled and unqualified love.

Leider made both acoustic and electrical recordings, the earlier are rare and difficult to locate as originals. This issue gives you a chance to hear her in her prime, and enjoy Wagner singing of the very highest order."

Worth more than 5 stars!

G. Dowling | St. Louis, MO, USA | 05/13/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not much need be said about this collection and the ravishing voice of Leider and her associates here. The sound is very good for its age, the singers come through very well. Find a copy if you can!"