King Arthur
Other operas based on the English legend of King Arthur:
Merlin - Isaac Albéniz
Information about the opera Merlin by Isaac Albéniz, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
An inspired Wagnerian opera based on a flawed English libretto.
Recommended recordings on CD
Eusebio/Vincent/Martinez (Decca 467 096-2)
Alfonso X El Sabio Group, Madrid Community Chorus, Spanish National Chorus, Madrid Symphony Orchestra, conducted by José De Eusebio, 7/1999.
Cast: Luis Vincent (Merlin), Ana Maria Martinez (Morgan le Fay), José Antonio Maza López (Arthur), Carlos Alvarez (Nivian), Jane Henschel (Mordred).
Decca 467 096-2
Recommended recordings on DVD
Eusebio/Wilson-Johnson/Marton (Opus Arte OA 0888 D)
The world premiere of the full original version, this is a great performance.
Madrid Symphony Orchestra, Madrid Community Chorus, conducted by José De Eusebio, 2004.
Cast: David Wilson-Johnson (Merlin), Eva Marton (Morgan le Fay), Stuart Skelton (Arthur), Carol Vaness (Nivian), Ángel Ódena (Mordred).
Opus Arte OA 0888 D