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Leif Segerstam

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Sgelstam / *Tristan and Isolde*Leif Segerstam, a giant of the Nordic music scene who is also renowned as a composer, has seen his recognition and artistry as a conductor grow steadily in recent years. Most recently, his Sibelius symphony series on the ONDINE label (the latest release being Symphony No. 4, released in April 2005), and a collection of Wagner opera choruses on the NAXOS label, among others, have garnered significant attention.Following his collection of opera choruses, this recording of *Tristan und Isolde* features the orchestra and chorus of the Royal Swedish Opera, with mezzo-soprano Hedwig Fassbenderwho has been making a name for herself performing the role of Isolde across Europein the title role.Wagner:Complete opera Tristan und IsoldeWolfgang Milgram (T: Tristan)Hedwig Fassbender (M: Isolde)Renald Forsen (B: King Marke)Gunnar Lundberg (Br: Kurwenal)Martina Dijk (M: Brangn