Luisi hit headlines for stepping down as Dallas Symphony Music Director, after reshaping its sound; Italian conductor (b. 1959), also leads Danish NSO and NHK SO.
Wagner’s quartet of operas is being revisited by directors and performers; Dallas concerts conducted by Fabio Luisi are released on Delos’ 13 CDs, following a waiver for extended rehearsals. American singers lead the cast; Solti and Böhm serve as historical touchstones for Luisi’s approach. The New York Times piece highlights Marina Viotti’s broader career amid related performances.