Description

Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio - B. Nilsson, W. Lipp, J. Vickers, H. Hotter, G. Frick, G. Unger, Herbert von Karajan / Milan 1960 / Opera Live / Golden Melodram 2x Audio CD, Mono 2007 / GM 5.0071

UPC 608974150716

Product Details

Label: Golden Melodram
Format: 2x Audio CD, Mono
Country: Slovenia
Released: 2007
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

This recording of Beethoven's Fidelio, performed live in Milan in 1960, presents one of the most revered renditions of Beethoven's only opera. With Herbert von Karajan conducting the esteemed Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, the performance features an all-star cast, including the legendary Birgit Nilsson as Leonore, alongside Jon Vickers, Hans Hotter, and Gottlob Frick. This 2-CD set offers the opera in its full glory, including the dramatic tension, stirring arias, and intricate orchestration that define Fidelio.

The performance captures the essence of Beethoven's profound message of freedom and justice, with the intricate vocal and instrumental lines delivering both power and emotional depth. The live recording, though mono, preserves the intensity and authenticity of the performance, allowing listeners to experience a historic moment in opera history.

Track Listing

ACT I

Overture
Jetzt, Schätzchen, Jetzt Sind Wir Allein
O Wär' Ich Schon Mit Dir Vereint
Mir Ist So Wunderbar
Hat Man Nicht Auch Gold Beneben
Gut, Söhnchen, Gut
March
Ha!, Welch' Ein Augenblick!
Jetzt, Alter, Jetzt Hat Es Eile!
Abscheulicher! Wo Eilst Du Hin? - Komm, Hoffnung, Lass Den Letzten Stern
O Welche Lust!
Nun Sprecht, Wie Ging's?
Ach, Vater, Vater, Eilt !
Verwegner Alter !

ACT II

Gott! Welch Dunkel Hier - In Des Lebens Frühlingstagen
Nur Hurtig Fort, Nur Frisch Gegraben
Euch Werde Lohn In Bessern Welten
Er Sterbe! ... Es Schlägt Der Rache Stunde
O Meine Leonore! - O Namenlose Freude!
Overture: Leonore No. 3
Heil Sei Dem Tag
O Gott! Welch' Ein Augenblick !
Wer Ein Holdes Weib Errungen

Key Credits

Bass Vocals: Gottlob Frick
Bass-Baritone Vocals: Franz Crass, Hans Hotter
Chorus: Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala
Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra: Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala
Soprano Vocals: Birgit Nilsson, Wilma Lipp
Tenor Vocals: Dino Mantovani, Gerhard Unger, Jon Vickers, Walter Gullino
Artist: Birgit Nilsson, Wilma Lipp, Jon Vickers, Hans Hotter, Gottlob Frick, Gerhard Unger, Dino Mantovani, Walter Gullino