Songs (Selected, incl. Haugtussa)
Edvard Grieg
Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg
Haugtussa and selected Grieg songs. 1992Top choice. A 'modern classic.' Von Otter sings with great character, intelligence, beautiful tone, and wonderful care for the text and the meaning of each song. A 'home run'.
Apple MusicKirsten Flagstad, Edwin McArthur
Haugtussa and selected Grieg songs. late 1930s Mono recording (Prima Voce transfer).From one of the 20th century's most famous singers. Flagstad, known for her enormous Wagnerian voice, sings art song beautifully, with 'just that ravishing tone that just flows.' The Prima Voce transfer is well cleaned up.