Search - Wagner, Kuhn, Orch Der Tiroler Festspiele :: Gotterdammerung

Very average

S Duncan | London | 12/19/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This recording 'averages out' but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it above the others by, say, von Karajan or Solti which cost more. Better yet, the Janowski recording is very good and at a bargain price.



Here, there is a good sense of drama; the conducting is fast-paced. The digital sound is also good, despite the live recording's necessary obstructions (always unwelcome to me but that's a matter of preference). The soloists range from outstanding (e.g. Ewa Wolak's lightning and thunder, dramatic Waltraute) to disappointing (e.g. Eva Silberbauer's wobbly and unsteady Brunhilde).



I'd say that for the price, it's not too bad."