Symphonic Tango [Audio CD] STRATTA ETTORE - Very Good

Very Good - USED - Very Good: A well-maintained video game, CD, or DVD that has been played but remains in excellent condition. The disc is fully functional, plays without interruptions, and does not skip. The box or jewel case, along with the cover art, liner notes, and other inclusions, may show only minor signs of wear. Please note that any included digital codes (if applicable) are not guaranteed to work. USED BOOK: This book is in very good condition, showing only minimal signs of wear. The pages are clean with no markings, and the cover may have slight shelf wear. The spine remains uncreased, and the book appears well cared for. It is a solid copy that presents well and is enjoyable to read. Please note that any included access codes (if applicable) are not guaranteed to work.

Amazon.caCompared to Knappertsbusch's stodgy, lethargic Bayreuth Parsifals from the 1950s, this 1964 performance, Knappertsbusch's last, is quite different. Textures have lightened, tempos are faster and Wagner's long arcs soar instead of sag. These qualities characterise Knappertsbusch's "official" 1962 Philips Parsifal, but 1964 has a better cast. Hotter relishes Gurnemanz's long, inward monologues while, by contrast, Vickers projects the title role with wound-up intensity. Thomas Stewart's Amfortas bears his tortured burden with more dignity than usual and the unsung (no pun intended) Barbro Ericson is as complete, complex and affecting a Kundry as one can get. If you've been hankering for a Knappertsbusch Parsifal, this is the one. Fine mono broadcast sound but no texts. --Jed Distler

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