For those wanting some Hi Res opera, Gergiev's first Ring opera is available for download.

Die Walkure - Valery Gergiev

Probably the best cast the world can afford us today. Not sure about Pape's Wotan though, and the third act is not as viscerally exciting as some; rather more lyrical in tone. Act I, however is a blinder!

You can sample it here:

Walkure samples

Not sure what bit rate the stereo mix on this will be, but it is a better sung and conducted alternative:

Barenboim's Bayreuth 'Ring Cycle' on Bluray

Richard

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