Wagner: Parsifal, Gary Lehman, René Pape, Violeta Urmana, Evgeny Nikitin (soloists), Chorus & Orchestra of the Mariinsky theatre/ Gergiev | CD review

Gary Lehman, René Pape, Violeta Urmana, Evgeny Nikitin etc, Chorus & Orchestra of the Mariinsky theatre/ Gergiev(Mariinsky)Valery Gergiev has not been associated with Wagner, despite a much travelled Ring which came to the UK but was not admired. It was felt he hadn't engaged with the over-arching scale of the music. This mesmerising Parsifal, his first complete Wagner recording, should banish that prejudice. The cast is outstanding, with impressive performances from the brilliant René Pape (G...

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