Lohengrin (Vienna State Opera Orchestra)

Disc: 1
1. Prld - VPO/Rudolf Kempe
2. Act One, Scene One: Hort! Grafen, Edle, Freie Von Brabant! - Otto Wiener/Chor of the Vienna State Opr/Richard Rossmayer/Gottlob Frick
3. Act One, Scene One: Dank, Konig, Dir, Dass Du Zu Richten Kamst! – Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau/Chor Of The Vienna State Opr/Richard Rossmayer
4. Act One, Scene One: Welch Furchterliche Klage S... read more

Description: This celebrated 1964 recording of Lohengrin with Rudolf Kempe and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra still stands the test of time: it's a terrifically exciting performance. Kempe is a superb draftsman, and he keeps the orchestra lively, exuberant, but never strident. Pride of place must be given to the soloists: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is a riveting Friedrich, Jess Thomas a dynamic Lohengrin, and Elisabeth Grummer a most moving Elsa. --Joshua Cody This celebrated 1964 recording of Lohengrin with Rudolf Kempe and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra still stands the test of time: it's a terrifically exciting performance. Kempe is a superb draftsman, and he keeps the orchestra lively, exuberant, but never strident. Pride of place must be given to the soloists: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is a riveting Friedrich, Jess Thomas a dynamic Lohengrin, and Elisabeth Grummer a most moving Elsa. --Joshua Cody ... (more) (less)