It was recorded in 1958 and released in the spring of 1959. Culshaw engaged Solti, the Vienna Philharmonic and a cast of established Wagner singers. The performance won enthusiastic praise from reviewers, and the engineers were generally acknowledged to have surpassed themselves.
The recording was made in 1958 and released in the spring of 1959. Culshaw enlisted Solti, the Vienna Philharmonic, and a group of renowned Wagner singers to perform it. The performance received positive reviews from critics, and engineers were recognized for their exceptional work.