On the occasion of the 90th birthday of Christa Ludwig and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gottfried von Einem the live recording of the world premiere of Einem’s opera „Der Besuch der alten Dame“ was republished by label ORFEO as a CD box.
Premiere: 23rd May 1971 / Vienna State Opera
Choir and orchestra o Vienna State Opera / Horst Stein
Christa Ludwig, Eberhard Wächter, Hans Beirer, Hans Hotter, Manfred Jungwirth, Heinz Zednik etc.
Review titled “Electrifying Lady” in Classical Voice North America