Wagner - Parsifal - Vinyl record - Mono - 1951
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Richard Wagner’s Parsifal, a 6‑LP mono box set on Decca (LXT 2651‑2656), released in the United Kingdom in 1951, with NM media and VG+ sleeve, including the original booklet.
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This legendary and historically significant recording of Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal was captured live during the very first post-war Bayreuth Festival performances in 1951, conducted by the iconic Hans Knappertsbusch. It was the first complete recording of the opera on LP and is widely regarded as one of the greatest performances ever committed to record.
Product Details:
Title: Richard Wagner – Parsifal (A Complete Recording)
Conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch
Performers: Featuring a distinguished cast of soloists, including Wolfgang Windgassen (Parsifal), Martha Mödl (Kundry), George London (Amfortas), and Ludwig Weber (Gurnemanz).
Orchestra & Chorus: Bayreuth Festival Orchestra and Chorus
Label: Decca True High Fidelity (Full Frequency Range Recording - ffrr)
Format: 6 x 12" Vinyl LPs, Mono, in original presentation box/album binder.
Catalogue Numbers: LXT 2651-2656.
Condition :
Media: Records are visually clean with minimal wear and play well with little background noise for a 1951 live recording.
Sleeve/Box: The sturdy box has wear to the edges/corners, but the artwork and titles are bright and intact.
Included: Includes original booklet/libretto.
This legendary and historically significant recording of Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal was captured live during the very first post-war Bayreuth Festival performances in 1951, conducted by the iconic Hans Knappertsbusch. It was the first complete recording of the opera on LP and is widely regarded as one of the greatest performances ever committed to record.
Product Details:
Title: Richard Wagner – Parsifal (A Complete Recording)
Conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch
Performers: Featuring a distinguished cast of soloists, including Wolfgang Windgassen (Parsifal), Martha Mödl (Kundry), George London (Amfortas), and Ludwig Weber (Gurnemanz).
Orchestra & Chorus: Bayreuth Festival Orchestra and Chorus
Label: Decca True High Fidelity (Full Frequency Range Recording - ffrr)
Format: 6 x 12" Vinyl LPs, Mono, in original presentation box/album binder.
Catalogue Numbers: LXT 2651-2656.
Condition :
Media: Records are visually clean with minimal wear and play well with little background noise for a 1951 live recording.
Sleeve/Box: The sturdy box has wear to the edges/corners, but the artwork and titles are bright and intact.
Included: Includes original booklet/libretto.
Details
Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
No
Artist/ Band (max 3)
Wagner
Multiple Titles
No
Record Title
Parsifal
Nr of items
6
Release Country
United Kingdom
Release year (oldest)
1951
Case / sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pressing
Mono
Media condition
Near Mint (NM)
Genre
Classical
Includes
Booklet/ book
Record Label
Decca
Record Label Number
LXT 2651/6
Autographed by a famous person
No
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