Wagner: Parsifal (New York -- April 17, 1954: Astrid Varnay, Set Svanholm, George London, Hans Hotter, Luben Vichey, Lawrence Davidson, James McCracken, Jean Madeira, Lucine Amara; Fritz Stiedry) AND Wagner: Die Walkure [Act I] (New York -- February 13, 1954: Astrid Varnay, Set Svanholm, Hans Hotter; Fritz Stiedry)

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On Adonis 54001; 4 CD's; The 1950's were also a special time for Wagner in New York, and this set preserves a fine Eastertime "Parsifal" with an excellent cast, and a powerful Act I of "Die Walkure" from about two months earlier. The singers are in fine voice, and this is a set worthy of adding to any collection.