The best recordings of Wagner

We choose some of the finest recordings of Wagner's great operatic works on disc

Published: May 22, 2019 at 4:00 am

Die Meistersinger Gerald Finley et al; LPO, Glyndebourne Chorus/Vladimir Jurowski Opus Arte OA1085D (DVD)

An intimate, glowing performance, with Gerald Finley on form as Hans Sachs.

Die Walküre Matthias Goerne et al; Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra/Jaap van Zweden Naxos 8.660394-97

A high-quality performance of the most passionate Ring opera at a bargain price.

Overtures & Preludes Royal Scottish National Orchestra/Neeme Järvi Chandos CHSA5126

From Die Feen to Die Meistersinger, an orchestral disc that shows Wagner at his most vivid.

The Ring Cycle Birgit Nilsson, Hans Hotter et al; Vienna PO/Georg Solti Decca 478 8370

The most spectacular Ring of all and a landmark of recorded music history.

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