Weber: Oberon

Weber: Oberon

At bargain price, this first recording of Weber’s English opera, albeit in German, still offers strong competition for Gardiner’s new recording. Nilsson and a young Domingo thrill in the leading roles. Michael Scott Rohan.

Our rating

5

Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:59 pm

COMPOSERS: Weber
LABELS: DG
ALBUM TITLE: Weber
WORKS: Oberon
PERFORMER: Soloists; Bavarian Radio SO/Rafael Kubelík
CATALOGUE NO: 477 5644 (1971)

At bargain price, this first recording of Weber’s English opera, albeit in German, still offers strong competition for Gardiner’s new recording. Nilsson and a young Domingo thrill in the leading roles.

Michael Scott Rohan.

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