Humperdinck

Benjamin Appl (baritone) The Christmas Album (Alpha Classics)

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

Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel (Naxos)

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

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Urlicht – Songs of Death and Resurrection (Harmonia Mundi)

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

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Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel (RCA)

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

Lise Davidsen (soprano): Christmas From Norway (Decca)

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

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Humperdinck: Königskinder (Naxos)

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

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Humperdinck: Königskinder (Naxos)

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

Festive Sounds (SWR Classic)

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

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Otto Klemperer (conductor): The Remastered Edition (Warner Classics)

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

Humperdinck: Der Blaue Vogel (Capriccio)

A premiere recording of an incandescent lost score [MP]