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A Beginner's Wagner Collection in Good Sound
A Listmania! list by Michael Lee Davis "Mikie" (Finland)

1. Wagner: Der Fliegende Holl�nder 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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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 "Holl�nder" from Simon Estes, all in fantastic modern Bayreuth sound!"

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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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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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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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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 Freisch�tz is also a great classic)."

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7. Wagner: Die Meistersinger von N�rnberg 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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8. Wagner: Die Meistersinger von N�rnberg 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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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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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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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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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. B�hm & company are simply magnificent! Probably the best Walk�re on record (the opening wind storm will scare you too!)."

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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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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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15. Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder by Christa Ludwig

The list author says:
	"The amazing Christa Ludwig - the greatest Brang�ne, Fricka, Ortrud and Leonore ever! - sings Wagner's ethereal Wesendonck Lieder... conducted by Otto Klemperer! Sehr sch�n deutsche kunst!"

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16. Wagner : Die Walk�re, 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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17. Nilsson songs Wagner by Philharmonia Orchestra

The list author says:
	"A splendid, emotional & exuberant 1958 recording! Act III, Scene 3 of Die Walk�re (with Nilsson & Hotter!) will make you wish that Ludwig had recorded an entire RING! Tremendously moving!"

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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 Br�nnhilde just once, you will leave this earth a happier and more contented soul. Beyond magical!"