Reyer's Sigurd broadcast today

[Alan Howe]

Once heard, there's very little point in seeking out other, much less well sung recordings. The Rosenthal is unlikely ever to be bettered - there simply aren't the French singers around today. Of course, the set ought to be officially reissued; meanwhile do get the Premiereopera version of the same performance. It's out of this world.

[Mark Thomas]

.. and I have it on order. Thanks Alan and Colin.

[BerlinExpat]

Alan, I have a copy of the 1973 Rosenthal performance but I don't know where it originated and the first part is spoiled by atmospheric interference. I suspect it was a radio broadcast. Can I order Premièreopera's CDs knowing that they are free of interference?

[Alan Howe]

Yes: there's no problem like that with the PremiereOpera recording.

[BerlinExpat]

Many thanks, Alan. I'll now order the Premiereopera set and bin the old ones when the new ones arrive!

[Alan Howe]

It wouldn't surprise me if the PremiereOpera recording proved identical in every way with the published, but now unavailable set I gave details of earlier in this thread.

[adriano]

My set is the recently digitally remastered LEGACY 3-CD issue (cat. Nr. LDC 278917-9) - it sounds great!

[Mark Thomas]

I have recently received my copy of Rosenthal's 1973 recording of Sigurd from Premiere Opera Italy, and I must say that it is everything which Alan said it would be. Superb, idiomatic performances, a good atmospheric recording and a (relative) absence of cuts all show off Reyer's fascinating and compelling score in the best possible light. Bravo!