THE DREAM RING CYCLE
Die Walküre - 1940
Vocal Ensemble and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera under
Erich Leinsdorf
Friedrich Schorr - Wotan , Kirsten Flagstad - Brunnhilde,
Lauritz Melchoir - Siegmund, Lotte Lehmann - Sieglinde,
Karin Branzell - Fricka, Emanue List - Hunding
The greatest cast ever assembled in a dream performance of Walküre that represents, at its zenith, the Golden Age of Wagner at the Metropolitan Opera. Melchiors golden-throated heroism and poetry give one a Siegmund that, like Lehmanns passionate Sieglinde, is absolutely incomparable. And to hear Schorrs noble, warm and wise Wotan with Flagstads superlative Brünnhilde together makes for one of the supreme experiences in Wagner performances. Music critics, from Opera on Record to Opera News, say, Cast your own Ringand Schorr, Melchior and Flagstad head their list. This Walküre eclipses all others. Includes articles about the performance, the singers, photos, biographies and full details on Source and Recording.