Stokowski: Wagner — Operatic Excerpts

Leopold Stokowski interprets a selection of operatic works by Richard Wagner, bringing together recordings made with the Symphony of the Air, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Recordings

The first three selections come from sessions held at the Manhattan Center in New York between 28 December 1960 and 20–21 April 1961. The selections with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra were recorded in London in October 1973; the Funeral March from Götterdämmerung with the London Symphony Orchestra was recorded in London in November 1974.

Tracklist

01 — Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries, Act III (5’48)
02 — Das Rheingold: Entrance of the Gods into Valhalla, closing scene (8’03)
03 — Tannhäuser: Overture and Venusberg Music, Paris version (25’05)
04 — Die Walküre: Magic Fire Music, Act III (7’11)
05 — Tristan und Isolde: Prelude to Act I (10’04)
06 — Tristan und Isolde: Liebestod (6’45)
07 — Götterdämmerung: Funeral March (8’12)

Credits

Composer: Richard Wagner
Conductor: Leopold Stokowski
Orchestras: Symphony of the Air; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Martina Arroyo, Carlotta Ordassy, Doris Yarick, Betty Allen, Doris Okerson, Regina Sarfaty, Shirley Verrett, Louise Parker
Chorus director: Margaret Hillis
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa
Code: CS172

Available formats

File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution
File Hi-Res 96kHz • 24bit
File Hi-Res 192kHz • 24bit
File DSD64
File DSD128
File DSD256
File DXD 352.8kHz

What are DSD and DXD?

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DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) is a very high-resolution PCM format; in the version offered here it operates at 352.8kHz. It was also developed as a professional editing and post-production environment for very high-resolution workflows and requires a compatible DAC or player.

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