Wagner: Tristan und Isolde (Live 3-CD) – Stephen Gould, Nina Stemme

Composer: Richard Wagner
Artists: Stephen Gould, Nina Stemme, Kwangchul Youn, Michelle Breedt, Johan Reuter, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
Conductor: Marek Janowski
Number of Discs: 3
Label: Pentatone
CD Release Date: October 6, 2012

The fifth release in the new Wagner Edition proves to be as stunning and fascinating of character as each of the previous installments. The project is unique in being the first edition of Wagner’s operas with the same musical forces – Marek Janowski, conducting the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra and Choir. A phenomenal achievement.

“The wonderful score of Tristan und Isolde is what placed Wagner among the gods, and to listen to this new Pentatone recording in natural stereo sound – sensitive to the slightest dynamic change, with singers perfectly balanced – will give this statement true justification.” (The Wholenote)

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