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Wieland Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" at the Bayreuth Festival was an instant hit with critics and audiences alike, soon becoming a legendary production. This isn't just because of the visuals (steering clear of the "Germanic" saga vibe for a more contemporary take) but mostly due to the musical brilliance: they managed to get Karl Böhm, one of the top Wagner conductors of his era, and the cast was stellar with Birgit Nilsson, Wolfgang Windgassen, and Christa Ludwig all delivering world-class performances. This recording truly captures all that magic. It offers a beautifully balanced and dynamic sound, smooth on the highs and rich yet crisp on the lows, and it perfectly encapsulates the unique acoustics of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus: the voices take center stage, backed by the orchestra. The singers don't get drowned out by the large orchestra; instead, it amplifies each voice's power. Despite being pressed in 1966, the vinyl is remarkably noise-free, which is quite an achievement. I'm lucky enough to have attended Bayreuth three times, and listening to this recording – nearly 60 years old! – makes me want to go through the often decade-long wait for festival tickets all over again. Five stars, no question about it!
Wieland Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" at the Bayreuth Festival was a massive hit with both critics and audiences, soon becoming a legendary production. This success wasn't just about the visuals (moving away from the "Germanic" epic to a more modern take) but especially the music: they had Karl Böhm, one of the greatest Wagner conductors of his era, and the cast was stellar with Birgit Nilsson, Wolfgang Windgassen, and Christa Ludwig all at their peak. This recording captures all of that brilliantly. It offers a perfectly balanced and dynamic sound, smooth on top and rich yet tight in the bass, and it beautifully preserves the unique acoustics of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus: the voices take center stage, backed by the orchestra. The singers aren't drowned out by the large orchestra; instead, it amplifies the power of each individual voice. Despite being pressed in 1966, the vinyl is completely noise-free, which is quite an achievement. I'm lucky enough to have attended Bayreuth three times, and listening to this recording – nearly 60 years old! – makes me want to go through the lengthy ticket process all over again. Five stars, no question about it!
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