LoginWagner: Tristan und Isolde
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It's not surprising that this sublime performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde has remained on the market for so long: Wilhelm Furtwängler's reading of the tale with Ludwig Suthaus, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and Kirsten Flagstad is probably definitive. The conductor is peerless at achieving a strong sense of direction throughout the epic length. Carlos Kleiber's controversial version with the Dresden State Orchestra might boast orchestral fireworks (abetted by modern recording technology), but if you're looking for a Tristan where the singing takes center stage, this is the recording to buy. --Joshua Cody
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Manufacturer: Angel Records / EMI
Release date: 23 September 1997
Number of discs: 4
EAN: 0724355625427 UPC: 724355625427
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Release date: 23 September 1997
Number of discs: 4
EAN: 0724355625427 UPC: 724355625427
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