Patrick O'Connor investigates some of the treasures from the Preiser label, including performances of Wagner from the 1940s with singers such as Set Svanholm and Paul
Schoffler, Strauss's opera Daphne with Maria Reining in the title role, and Strauss accompanying singers in his own songs.
Producers Clive Portbury and Susan Kenyon E-MAIL: record.review@bbc.co.uk
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