Humperdinck

A survey by Lee Denham

This disc will certainly be my favourite Yuletide companion for years to come [GF]

(Déjà Review) An unmissable bargain, which I cannot recommend highly enough [JQ]

The singing is masterly, the playing of the orchestra excellent and the recording first class [GF]

Christa Ludwig’s amazing Witch is the crowning achievement of this still essential recording [MP]

Be sure this makes it under your next Christmas tree [MP]

Impressive and likely to remain unchallenged for a very long time [MP]

An enjoyable production of Humperdinck’s King’s Children, beautifully performed in effective modern staging [EJW]

A pleasant hour of music basking in a warmly resonant recording [MP]

Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]

A premiere recording of an incandescent lost score [MP]