I've got a treasure trove of vintage Wagner, made all the larger by a recent job lot acquisition. I've now got a very tidy-looking version of Gotterdammerung by Fjeldstad, which I've never seen or heard of before. Is anyone else familiar with it?
No idea yet - it's a Decca 1950s mono-only release. I've not listened to it yet, but as it's got Nilsson singing it can't be too shoddy an effort! It certainly predates the Solti ring.
I also believe that Goodall's recording is good. But I'm sure that it's dreadfully in fashionable.
I've now got a very tidy-looking version of Gotterdammerung by Fjeldstad, which I've never seen or heard of before. Is anyone else familiar with it?
I listened to it the other day (original EMI CDs, not the newer Chandos) - Goodall simply gets better and better on each rehearing, despite being decidedly leisurely at times. At the big moments it's overwhelming. The cast, singing in English, aren't half bad either - Remedios is as good as any Siegfried on record, Hunter vies with Nilsson, and Bailey is a splendid Gunther.
Forgot too mention : Naxos have transferred this recording to CD : http://www.europadisc.co.uk/classical/102288/Wagner_-_Gotterdammerung.htm
I like Naxos Historical issues - good and cheap.
I now have this recording set up as a suprise birthday present in a months time - full of anticipation. Thanks for the info.
I agree about the Naxos historical issues, nice and tidy but they don`t rip the heart out of the sound.