''Valery Gergiev's recording with a superb cast and the Mariinsky Orchestra... conveys the depth, breadth and weightiness of this masterpiece.'' --The New York Times''This new version is a worthy addition, thanks to the rapturous sweep that conductor Valery Gergiev achieves with the orchestra and to the deluxe cast, headed by today's reigning Bruennhilde, Swedish soprano Nina Stemme.'' --The Washington Post''Essential listening no matter how many other Valkyries ride over your CD shelves…'' --Bay Area Reporter