A Beginner's Wagner Collection in Good Sound

A Listmania! list by Michael Lee Davis "Mikie" (Finland)
 
Wagner: Der Fliegende Holländer
1.  Wagner: Der Fliegende Holländer by Richard Wagner
The list author says:
  "A beautiful and powerful performance from Klemperer, the New Philharmonia, Adam, Talvela and Anja Silja: her one and only great performance."
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Wagner: Der fliegende Hollander
2.  Wagner: Der fliegende Hollander by Lisbeth Balslev
The list author says:
  "A strong second recommendation with an impassioned Lisbeth Balslev and a thoroughly convincing "Holländer" from Simon Estes, all in fantastic modern Bayreuth sound!"
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Wagner - Lohengrin
3.  Wagner - Lohengrin by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The list author says:
  "A superb superstar-studded recording that will never be equalled... certainly not bettered in our lifetime. An inspired Jess Thomas makes Lohengrin his own. Stupendous!"
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Wagner: Lohengrin
4.  Wagner: Lohengrin by Richard Wagner
The list author says:
  "A very stylish second recommendation with the angelic Elsa of Gundula Janowitz and the commanding Lohengrin of James King. Kubelik's Wagner conducting is simply ravishing!"
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Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
5.  Wagner: Tristan und Isolde by Richard Wagner
The list author says:
  "There will never be a Tristan und Isolde like this again... never!  Windgassen and Nilsson give the performance of their lives. Simply unbelievable! Listen and give thanks."
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Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
6.  Wagner: Tristan und Isolde by Margaret Price
The list author says:
  "A vibrant second recommendation that will not disappoint. You can always depend on Kleiber to produce a winner (Kleiber's Der Freischütz is also a great classic)."
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Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
7.  Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by Richard Wagner
The list author says:
  "Undoubtedly one of Karajan's greatest recordings and one of the greatest recordings of Die Meistersinger I've ever heard. Surely Theo Adam's greatest performance. Completely unsurpased!"
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Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
8.  Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by Rafael Kubelik
The list author says:
  "As with Kubelik's Lohengrin, his Meistersinger just feels so "right" in every way. Simply beautiful singing and imaculate conducting. Expensive? Yes... but a very strong second recommendation."
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Wagner: Parsifal
9.  Wagner: Parsifal by R. Wagner
The list author says:
  "Knappertsbusch literally owned Parsifal during his long lifetime and one listen will explain why. A phenomenal acheivment and a chance to really hear the unique Bayreuth acoustic. Otherworldly!"
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Wagner: Parsifal
10.  Wagner: Parsifal by Rafael Kubelik
The list author says:
  "A sublime and passionate performance from Kubelik, the BRSO and a remarkable cast of singers! Kubelik, once again, finds all the right tempos. A very satisfying second alternative."
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Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen
11.  Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner
The list author says:
  "This is the greatest Ring recording ever! Imaculate 1960's Decca sound, stupendous cast, unbelievable conducting; any questions? This is the Ring to own and cherish."
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Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen
12.  Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner
The list author says:
  "A close second to the above Ring recommendation in good live Bayreuth sound. Böhm & company are simply magnificent! Probably the best Walküre on record (the opening wind storm will scare you too!)."
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Wagner: The Best of the Ring
13.  Wagner: The Best of the Ring by Richard Wagner
The list author says:
  "If the prospect of listening through 14 ”Ring” CDs seems a bit daunting, this is an excellent alternative. 2 CDs packed with 148 minutes of glorious music at bargain price. Just do it!"
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Wagner: Overtures / Siegfried Idyll
14.  Wagner: Overtures / Siegfried Idyll by Wiener Philharmoniker
The list author says:
  "A handful of final recommendations: this one for the achingly beautiful Siegfried Idyll played by a chamber-size VPO and conducted by Georg Solti. Grace and Viennese beauty beyond measure."
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Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder
15.  Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder by Christa Ludwig
The list author says:
  "The amazing Christa Ludwig - the greatest Brangäne, Fricka, Ortrud and Leonore ever! - sings Wagner's ethereal Wesendonck Lieder... conducted by Otto Klemperer! Sehr schön deutsche kunst!"
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Wagner : Die Walküre, Act 3
16.  Wagner : Die Walküre, Act 3 by Georg Solti
The list author says:
  "Flagstad was in her early sixties when she made this recording with Solti and the VPO, but no matter: this is a fabulous, exciting and altogether mesmerizing performance!"
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Nilsson songs Wagner
17.  Nilsson songs Wagner by Philharmonia Orchestra
The list author says:
  "A splendid, emotional & exuberant 1958 recording! Act III, Scene 3 of Die Walküre (with Nilsson & Hotter!) will make you wish that Ludwig had recorded an entire RING! Tremendously moving!"
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Wagner: Gotterdammerung, Live at the 1955 Bayreuth Festival
18.  Wagner: Gotterdammerung, Live at the 1955 Bayreuth Festival by Gustav Neidlinger
The list author says:
  "Yes, it's terribly (almost painfully!) expensive... but after hearing Astrid Varnay's apocalyptic Brünnhilde just once, you will leave this earth a happier and more contented soul. Beyond magical!"
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Last updated: 16/03/2011
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