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Valery Gergiev

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Ive never heard a *Parsifal* like this before!Gergievs first Wagner. A groundbreaking performance that lays a new foundation for interpretations of *Parsifal*!Gergievs first Wagner. Although he has shown exceptional passion for Wagner, this marks his first recorded performance of the composers music. Because *Parsifal* deals with the legend of the Holy Grail and has strong religious overtones, it was never performed during the Soviet era; it was revived by Gergiev in 199780 years after its last performancefollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although it is a lengthy and complex work characteristic of Wagners late period, Gergiev has made it his specialty, staging it around the world to great acclaim. In Japan, too, a concert performance of Act 3 is scheduled for February 2011, and anticipation is running high.This CD, of course, features the complete work. A stellar ensemble of Gergiev