Description

Eszter Kovács: Wagner / Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Andras Mihaly / Hungaroton LP Stereo 1984

SLPD 12639

Product Features

Label: Hungaroton – SLPD 12639
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: Hungary
Released: 1984
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

Experience the operatic brilliance of Eszter Kovács as she performs iconic arias from Richard Wagner's masterpieces. This vinyl LP, released by Hungaroton in 1984, showcases Kovács's captivating soprano voice accompanied by the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra under the baton of András Mihály.

Interesting Facts

Soprano: Eszter Kovács interprets six renowned roles from Wagner's operas, including Elisabeth from "Tannhäuser," Isolde from "Tristan und Isolde," and Brünnhilde from "Götterdämmerung," displaying her vocal versatility and dramatic prowess.
Orchestral Excellence: The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, led by conductor András Mihály, provides a rich and dynamic musical backdrop, enhancing the emotional depth of each aria.
Track Highlights: From the ethereal "Liebestod" to the powerful "Immolation Scene," each track exemplifies Wagner's operatic grandeur and Kovács's interpretative skill.

Tracklist

Side A
1. Tannhäuser: Aria, Elisabeth (Act 1)
2. Tristan Und Isolde: Liebestod, Isolde (Act 3)
3. Parsifal: Monologue, Kundry (Act 2)
4. Die Walküre: Narration, Sieglinde (Act 1) - Tenor Vocals: András Molnár
Side B
1. Der Fliegende Holländer: Ballade (Act 2) - Chorus: Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Chorus Master: Miklós Szalay
2. Götterdämmerung: Immolation Scene, Brünnhilde (Act 3)