Tristan Und Isolde

Wagner (Artist), Ligendza (Artist), Wenkoff (Artist), Carlos Kleiber (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 19, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Myto Records Italy
• ASIN: B00002SSMI
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,047,029 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Orchestervorspiel

2. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Westwärts Schweift Der Blick:

3. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Wer Wagt Mich Zu Höhnen?

4. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Frisch Weht Der Wind Der Heimat Zu

5. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Hab Acht, Tristan!

6. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Weh, Ach Wehe! Dies Zu Dulden!

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Disc: 2

1. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Orchestereinleitung

2. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Hörst Du Sie Noch?

3. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Der deiner Harrt-

4. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Dein Werk? O Tör'ge Magd!

5. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Isolde! Geliebte!

6. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Was Dich Umgliß Mit Hehrster Pracht,

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Disc: 3

1. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Vorspiel

2. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Kurwenal! He! Sag, Kurwenal!

3. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Die Alte Weise;

4. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Hei Nun! Wie Du Kamst?

5. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Dünkt Dich Das?

6. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90: Der Einst Ich Trotzt',

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Kleiber gem, January 9, 2009

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C. Lunde - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tristan Und Isolde (Audio CD)

This is a recording of an excellent performance. The sound is adequate if listened to with a bit of good will, and the balance (slightly) favors the orchestra over the singers.

Catarina Ligendza as Isolde is terrific, her final "Verklaerung" seemingly delivered in a single breath; she never sounds tired. Spas Wenkoff is an above-average Tristan, great in act one, good in the second act, and electrifying in the third, where Kleiber whips the orchestra into a frenzy of madness and longing. Indeed, the main reason to get this recording is because of Kleiber's fantastic conducting. It is warmer, more soothing, and at the same time faster than his Bayreuth '74 (the live version which is more widely available than this). The supporting roles are all well done, too.

For Kleiber fans, this recording is a must. For those looking for a first "Tristan" recording, this probably isn't it--Furtwangler's EMI or even the aforementioned live '74 Kleiber "Tristan" are better options. For a second or third recording, however, it's lovely, with dollops of dramatic charge. Highly recommended.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great intensity, good sound, January 8, 2004

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Dag Kyndel "Kottebo" (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tristan Und Isolde (Audio CD)

This is a very intense performance with all artists giving their very best. Being a live performance, the sound is acceptable! Don't hesitate to buy this recording if you want a very good Tristan with Kleiber.

7 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A pirate edition?, January 30, 2000

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This review is from: Tristan Und Isolde (Audio CD)

The quality of recording is pretty bad. The play might have been great