Rosamunde (complete opname) (1985)

"While many collectors obviously remain happy with the three famous numbers from Rosamunde - the Overture (actually written for Die Zauberharfe), the Ballet Music Nos. 1 and 2 and the Entr'acte in B flat, which include two of Schubert's most magical and imperishable inspirations - there is a place for the full score. This has hitherto been occupied by Haitink's excellent Concertgebouw LP performance. Now Kurt Masur provides a digital replacement of the finest musical and technical quality. (...) The warm ambience is attractive and gives the woodwind and delicate string traceries a translucent presence. The consistently fine playing and singing (Elly Ameling has the right simple eloquence, and the chorus of spirits, showing affinities with Mozart's Die Zauberflote as well as Weber) make this an outstanding issue. I especially enjoyed the second Entr'acte with its engaging hint of melodrama, clearly appreciated by the performers. A clear first choice for this repertoire." (Ivan March, Gramophone, 1985)