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Fidelio-Comp Opera [Import]

~ Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Otto Klemperer (Conductor), Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra), Walter Berry (Performer), Franz Crass (Performer), et al.
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Disc: 1
1. Fidelio: Ouveture (Orchester)
2. Fidelio: Act I: Nr. 1 - Duett Jetzt, Schatzchen, jetz sind wir allein (Jaquino) (Marzelline)
3. Fidelio: Act I: Rezitativ Der arme Jaquino dauert mich beinahe
4. Fidelio: Act I: Nr. 2: Arie Owar ich schon mit dir vereint (Marzelline)
5. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act I: Rezitativ Guten Tag, Marzelline. 1st Fidelio noch nicht zuruck? (Rocco) (Marzelline) (Leonore)
6. Fidelio: Act I: Nr. 3: Arie Mir ist so wunderbar (Marzelline) (Leonore) (Rocco) (Jaquino)
7. Fidelio: Act I: Rezitativ - hore, Fidelio, weibt du, was ich tue?
8. Fidelio: Act I: Nr. 4: Arie (Rocco)
9. Fidelio: Act I: Rezitativ - Ihr konnt das leicht sagen, meister rocco (Leonore) (Rocco) (Marzelline)
10. Fidelio: Act I: Nr. 5: Terzett
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Disc: 2
1. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: Nr. 11: Introduktion (orchester)
2. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: und Arie gott! Welch' Dunkel hier
3. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: In des Lebens Fruhlingstagen
4. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: Und spur' ich nicht linde (Florestan)
5. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: Nr. 12: Melodram Wie Kalt ist es
6. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: und Duett - Nur hurtig fort, nur frisch gegraben (Leonore) (Rocco)
7. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: Rezitative Er erwacht! (Leonore) (Rocco) (Florestan)
8. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: Nr: 13 Terzett - Euch werde Lohn in besser'n Welten (Florestan) (Rocco) (Leonore)
9. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: Rezitativ Vater Rocco! (Rocco) (Leonore) (Florestan) (Don Pizarro)
10. Ludwig Van Beethoven: Act II: Nr. 14 - Quartett Er sterbe! (Rocco) (Leonore) (Florestan) (Don Pizarro)
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On this CD:
  1. Fidelio, opera, Op. 72
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Walter Berry, Franz Crass, Gottlob Frick, Ingeborg Hallstein, Christa Ludwig
    Conducted by Otto Klemperer

  2. Leonore Overture No. 3 in C major, Op. 72b
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conducted by Otto Klemperer

Product Description

Amazon.com essential recording

Under Klemperer, a maestro with roots in a great operatic tradition, this is a monumental, authoritative performance. From the very beginning of the Fidelio Overture, tempi are slow, deliberate, expansive: every note is important and vibrantly alive; every vocal and instrumental line stands out; there is time for poised changes and transitions. Chorus and orchestra are splendid; not only do all the soloists sing fabulously, but using all their vocal resources to bring out the character of words and music, they create real people and situations, mood and atmosphere. With a mostly German cast, even the spoken dialogue seems to aid rather than disrupt the drama. Berry is a wonderfully venomous villain, yet he sings every note accurately; Vickers, darkening his voice, makes Florestan more resigned than heroic, breathless in his ecstatic hallucination. Ludwig's voice is flawless over a huge range, warm yet gloriously radiant; she is an ideal Leonore in style, expression, and characterization. --Edith Eisler

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2.0 out of 5 stars Too slowly paced...and details are almost lost, Jun 30 2004
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This recording has many strenghts and a superlative cast of singers led by the great Klemperer. However, it suffers from the tendency of its times, decades ago, to play Beethoven's music with a slower pace than it was composed. The orchestral forces also tend to not be pointed enough to create a cohesive whole out of this beautiful opera. Moreover, the poor sound quality keeps the details from shining through, and the excessively large late-Romantic approach further contributes to this problem. There are more recent recordings which are far more enjoyable and exciting. Just try the Mackerras recording on Telarc. He doesn't have the calibre of soloists that Klemperer does, but the music is much better paced on that recording, with the orchestral details shining through and the early Romantic/late Classical qualities of the opera coming across. It's too bad that once a recording such as Klemperer's becomes the "essential" one, the newer recordings get overlooked despite their merits and improvements. Klemperer's does have magic but it's just becoming overdated, and may even sound a little boring to some listeners.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, but not as good as Klemp's live recording!, May 9 2004
This is no doubt perhaps the greatest recording of Fidelio out there, but it's not as good as Klemperer's live Fidelio recording!

It has just been released on TESTAMENT and is a live mono recording from Covent Garden, 1961. After the live production they recorded the studio version. But thanks to TESTAMENT we can hear Fidelio as a real-life experience.

To tell you the truth, I was blown away by the interpretation of the TESTAMENT recording, the sound is totally amazing, (like stereo!) and you can actually hear the "underlying musical through-line" the intensity and natural beauty of the singing and orchestral playing is something else.

I'm so glad TESTAMENT released the famous-historical recording for us. I like it a lot better than Klemperer's studio version. The difference is like listening to a studio recording of Beethoven's 9th and seeing it live!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Check out the Met Fidelio with Karita Mattila, Mar 24 2004
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That is the new version to have. A superb DVD to complement this 1962 classic. Enjoy!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heed the Reviews for this Fidelio.
And I mean the positive reviews. Maybe there are also negative comments about this Fidelio, but I didn't check that out. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2004 by Haplo Wolf

5.0 out of 5 stars What next?
Newcomers to Fidelio are often overwhelmed by Jon Vicker's and Christa Ludwig's performances in this Fidelio. The next logical question to ask is, what next? Read more
Published on Oct 3 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent Orchestral Contribution
Most listeners and reviewers of this Fidelio concentrate on raving about the singers and the conductor. I have something to add. Read more
Published on Sep 21 2003 by willyjohn

5.0 out of 5 stars Divine music!!
When Kirsten Flagstad was in Norway, she used to sing Fidelio four times a week at one point in her career. Read more
Published on Sep 7 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars GERMAN PERFECTION
I hold only the warmest thoughts about this performance.
Vickers is probably the greatest dramatic tenor of the century. His voice is dark and soo expressive. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2003 by T

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare intensity
This is one of those extremely rare opera recordings that is just too good to be true. It is an all-encompassing experience to listen to this Fidelio. Read more
Published on Jul 21 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Vocal Stunner
This is really a vocal stunner. There is no weak link in the cast. Klemperer's direction is somewhat slower than other conductors but his tempi suits his singers like a glove. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired!
I believe that this FIDELIO is one of the greatest opera recordings ever made. Klemperer's interpretation of the score is a masterpiece. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars not the perfect one
This version is recommended here and there.It is said that Klemperer give us the best Fidelio .Fidelio .Magnificent,astonishing,amazing...I agree. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2003 by dgg32

5.0 out of 5 stars NUMBER ONE
Here's a comparison of the famous sets.
1. Klemperer (EMI)
2. Fricsay (DG, Rysanek, Haefliger, Frick, Seefried, Fischer-Dieskau)
3. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2002

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