Wagner: Parsifal - King, Dvoráková, Stewart, Crass, Ridderbusch, Dernesch; Stein. Bayreuth, 1969

Parsifal Richard Wagner (1813–1883) DESCRIPTION James King's blend of vocal virility and artistic sensitivity positions him as an ideal interpreter of Parsifal. As Kundry, Ludmila Dvorakova contributes a soprano of notable richness, exhibiting an astonishing presence in the middle range while maintaining freedom and ease in the upper register.Franz Crass lends the role of Gurnemanz a welcome nobility, displaying a remarkable knack for sustaining long phrases.Thomas Stewart delivers an impassioned portrayal of Amfortas that emerges as a defining moment of the performance. For sheer vocal beauty, this account of Parsifal remains among one of the finest. CAST Amfortas – Thomas StewartTiturel – Karl RidderbuschGurnemanz – Franz CrassParsifal – James KingKlingsor – Gerd NienstedtKundry – Ludmila DvořákováAlto Stimme – Unni RugtvedtKnappe 1 – Bengt RundgrenKnappe 2 – Hermín EsserKnappe 3 – Dorothea SiebertKnappe 4 – Ingrid LiljebergBlumenmädchen 1 – Sieglinde WagnerBlumenmädchen 2 –