May 22nd, 2018, marked the 205th birthday of Richard Wagner. His operas remain - for me - the most absorbing in the repertoire.
Here are some highlights to celebrate his unique genius:
Anja Silja - Dich teure halle - TANNHAUSER - Cologne Radio 1968
Bernd Weikl as Amfortas - w Jan-Hendrick Rootering - Levine cond - Met bcast 1992
Gertrud Bindernagel sings Isolde's Liebestod
Nicolai Gedda - In fernem land ~LOHENGRIN - Stockholm 1966
Wagner led a fascinating life. It is said that more books have been written about him than any other historical figure except Jesus.