Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan : Wagner - Das Rheingold (Original Source)

For his monumental 'Ring Cycle' Karajan assembled a world-class cast of singers who possessed instrumental tone and were able to deliver a vivid and clear declamation of the text; and his Berliner Philharmoniker were more than capable of rising to the occasion. Karajan's 'Ring Cycle' is quite distinct from others: a more otherworldly approach concerned with beauty, lyricism, and structure.

Track Listing:
1. Das Rheingold, scene 1, Prelude (Richard Wagner) - Various Performers
2. Das Rheingold, scene 1, Weia! Waga! Woge Du Welle! (Richard Wagner) - Various Performers
3. Das Rheingold, scene 1, He He! Ihr Nicker! (Richard Wagner) - Various Performers
4. Das Rheingold, scene 1, Garstig Glatter Glitschriger Glimmer! (Richard Wagner) - Various Performers
5. Das Rheingold, scene 1, Lugt, Schwestern! Die Weckerin Lacht in Den Grund (Richard Wagner) - Various Performers
6. Das Rheingold, scene 1, Nur Wer Der Minn