L. Ravi Narasimhan wrote:

>I'm one who enjoys the orchestral component of many operas but generally
>not the vocal portions.  An opera-loving friend of mine has suggested
>that I listen to "Tristan und Isolde" with and without the vocals and
>to let him know my thoughts.   I know Maazel has done a "Ring Without
>Words".  Are there similar renditions of "Tristan"?

Chesky Records released a Wagner CD with Charles Gerhardt and the (British)
National Philharmonic with a 20+ minute "symphonic synopsis" of the last
2 acts that is lush, gorgeous and absolutely stunning.  The other
selections are wonderful, too.

David L. Simmons
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