Wagner begins Die Walküre with a storm that is not only physical but, above all, emotional: there is an extreme tension that anticipates the tone of the entire opera. This is a landmark recording from 1963 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hans Knappertsbusch. #wagner #hansknappertsbusch @legendarymusicianschannel | History of Music

Diana Lowthorpe on Instagram: "An ecstatic performance of Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde who also wrote the German libretto (text) for the Opera basing it on the medieval legend. By Leonard Bernstein conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra with the finale of Tristan and Isolde ( minus singer) a magnificent few moments of pure genius. Original video created by @claviuseven Thank you very much!! Remixed and edited by @diana_lowthorpe #classicalmusic #leonardbernstein #richardwagner"