The Lorelei Rock in the Rhine River on which the siren Lurline played her enchanting harp to lure fishermen to a watery grave is the setting for Lurline, heard here in a new performing edition by Richard Bonynge.

Victorian theatre critics declared it an outright success and the opera played for a substantial number of performances, making it a landmark production.

Wallace’s melodious score is even richer than that of his earlier opera, Maritana.

World Premiere Recording.

Cast:
- Rupert (a young Nobleman): Keith Lewis (tenor)
- Guilhelm (his friend): Paul Ferris (tenor)
- Rhineberg (the River King): David Soar (bass-baritone)
- The Baron Truenfels: Donald Maxwell (baritone)
- Zelieck (a Gnome): Roderick Earle (bass)
- Lurline (Nymph of the Rhine): Sally Silver (soprano)
- Ghiva (the Baron’s daughter): Fiona Janes (mezzo-soprano)
- Liba (a Rhine spirit): Bernadette Cullen (mezzo-soprano)