Orchestra and Chorus of Italian Radio, Wilhelm Furtwangler (conductor), Soloists: Ferdinand Frantz, Wolfgang Windgassen, Hilde Konetzni, Martha Mî'l, Ludwig Suthaus and others
None of Wilhelm FurtwĄngler's "Ring" performances from Bayreuth or other places in Germany have survived as recordings. However three recordings do still exist, one from a performance in London and two recordings that were made in Italy. The first of these comes from a live performance at La Scala, Milan in 1950, and the second a 1953 radio production in Rome. It is the latter of these that is presented here in this bargain 13-CD set. Previously available in different packaging, this title is now released with new documentation in a clam style box that is a feature of the âśDocuments' label sets. For this recording the orchestra of the radio station was supported by musicians from other orchestras, and Furtwčł.gler had more than a month available for rehearsals. The star casts include Ferdinand Frantz, Wolfgang Windgassen, Gottlob Frick, Hilde Konetzni, Martha Mî'l, Ludwig Suthaus, Josef Greindl and Margarete Klose. Orchestra and Chorus of Italian Radio, Wilhelm Furtwangler (conductor), Soloists: Ferdinand Frantz, Wolfgang Windgassen, Hilde Konetzni, Martha Mî'l, Ludwig Suthaus and others |