Kirsten Flagstad, soprano ; Wiener Phlharmoniker ; Sir Adrian Boult (1st-2nd works), Hans Knappertsbusch (3rd-6th works), conductors
The 4th-6th works are opera excerpts.
The 3rd work originally for voice and piano; orchestrated by Felix Mottl and the composer.
Previously released (p1956, p1958).
Compact disc.
Program notes by Alan Blyth, in English with French and German translations, and texts with English and French translations (42 p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Recorded in the Sofiensaal, Vienna, June 13-15, 1956 (3rd-6th works) and May 17-18 and 20-21, 1957 (1st-2nd works).
Kindertotenlieder (28:00) ; Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (17:00) / Gustav Mahler -- Wesendonk-Lieder (21:00) ; Lohengrin. Einsam in trüben Tagen (6:35) ; Parsifal. Ich sah das Kind an seiner Mutter Brust (5:51) ; Die Walküre. Du bist der Lenz (2:32) / Richard Wagner