COMPOSERS: Richard Strauss
LABELS: Eloquence
ALBUM TITLE: R Strauss
WORKS: Die Frau ohne Schatten
PERFORMER: Thomas, Bjoner, Mödl, Borkh, Fischer-Dieskau; Bavarian State Opera Choir and Symphony Orchestra/Keilberth
CATALOGUE NO: 480 7206 (1964)
A dramatically compelling live performance of Die Frau ohne Schatten (with cuts). The distinguished cast are not all in good voice, but it still grips.
Michael Tanner