Horst Stein (who replaced Carlos Kleiber the previous year , when he deserted after third performance) conducts this marvellous cast. Siegfried Jerusalem debuted as the young sailor. Wonderful singers for a wonderful production in its last time.
Tristan – Spas Wenkoff
Isolde – Catarina Ligendza
Brangäne – Yvonne Minton
Kurwenal – Donald McIntyre
Marke – Karl Ridderbusch
Melot – Robert Schunk
Ein Hirt – Heinz Kruse
Ein Steuermann – Heinz Feldhoff
Junger Seemann – Siegfried Jerusalem
Bayreuth Festival Orchestra and Chorus
Horst Stein, conductor
Norbert Balatsch, chorus master
Live recording from Bayreuth Festspielhaus
July 24, 1977
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