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| A commanding 1962 live performance sung by Ludwig, Vickers, Janovitz, Berry, Waechter, et al. Herbert von Karajan conducts the Vienna State Opera Orchestra. |
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| 1 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Ouvertüre |
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| 2 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Duett. Jetzt, Schätzchen, jetzt sind wir allein |
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| 3 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Der areme Jaquino! / Arie. O wär ich schon mit dir vereint |
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| 4 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Marzelline, ist Fidelio noch nicht zurückgekommen? |
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| 5 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Quartett. Mir ist so wunderbar |
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| 6 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Höre, Fidelio! |
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| 7 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Terzett. Gut, Söhnchen, gut |
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| 8 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Marsch |
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| 9 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Die Depeschen! |
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| 10 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Arie mit Chor. Ha! Welch ein Augenblick! |
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| 11 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Hauptmann! |
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| 12 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Duett. Jetzt, Alter, jetzt hat es Eile! |
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| 13 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Rezitativ und Arie. Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin? - Komm, Hoffnung, lass den letzten Stern |
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| 14 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Vater Rocco |
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| 15 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Finale. O welche Lust, in freier Luft den Atem leicht zu heben! |
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| 16 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Finale. Nun sprecht, wie ging's? / Noch heute! Noch heute! |
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| 17 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Finale. Ach Vater, Vater, eilt / Verwegner Alter! |
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| 18 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Finale. Leb wohl, du warmes Sonnenlicht |
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| 19 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Introduktion und Arie. Gott! Welch Dunkel hier! / In der Lebens Frühlingstagen |
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| 20 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Wie kalt ist es in diesem unterirdischen Gewölbe! / Nur hurtig fort, nur frisch gegraben |
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| 21 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Er erwacht |
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| 22 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Euch werde Lohn in bassem Welten |
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| 23 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Alles ist vereit. Ich gehe, das Signal zu geben |
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| 24 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Quartett. Er sterbe! Doch er soll erst wissen |
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| 25 Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Meine Leonore / Duett. O namenlose Freude! |
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Album Review
Since 1955, Austrian Radio has been recording important performances at the Vienna State Opera, and this all-star recording of Fidelio dates from 1962. Herbert von Karajan leads a dynamic, vigorous reading of the score that highlights its theatrical urgency, and the chorus and orchestra of Wiener Staatsoper perform with focused intensity and brilliant sound. The second act, in particular, is charged with driving energy, and the finale is beautifully cathartic. The recording includes a radiant performance of the Leonore Overture No. 3, at the scene change in Act Two, where it's frequently interpolated. The cast includes singers who were legendary in these roles: Christa Ludwig as Leonore, Jon Vickers as Florestan, and Walter Berry as Don Pizarro. Ludwig, singing Leonore for the first time, negotiates a role that lay high for her with grace and intensity; she's in strong voice, with complete security even at the top of her range, and she has both the strength and vulnerability the part requires. Vickers is fully engaging dramatically but his voice doesn't have the consistent fullness and power that characterizes his best work, and his vibrato doesn't always sound controlled. Berry is a darkly sinister and genuinely threatening Pizarro. Gundula Janowitz, at the very beginning of her career, sings with lovely warmth as Marzelline, and Waldemar Kmentt is a passionate Jaquino. Eberhard Waechter's Don Fernando is full and noble. The sound is adequate, but is somewhat remote, and doesn't have a strong sense of presence. The higher voices and instruments tend to sound shrill occasionally. ~ Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide
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