Duke Magnus and the Mermaid - Ivar Christian Hallström
Information about the opera Duke Magnus and the Mermaid by Ivar Christian Hallström, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
A nationalistic folk-tale with many plot twists.
Recommended recordings on CD
Willén/Johansson/Rydh (Marco Polo 8.225214-5)
This première recording is well performed and highly recommended.
Vadstena Academy Choir, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Niklas Willén, 2003.
Cast: Lars Johansson (Duke Magnus), Johan Rydh (Sten Aakeson), Mattias Ermedahl (Brynolf).
Marco Polo 8.225214-5