Description
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Fidelio - Birgit Nilsson, Hans Hopf, Gottlob Frick, Paul Schoffler, Ingeborg Wenglor, Gerhard Unger, Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro della Radio di Colonia, Erich Kleiber / Urania Produzioni 2x Audio CD 2006 / URN 22.289
UPC 805726222897
Product Details:
- Label: Urania Produzioni – URN 22.289
- Format: 2 × CD, Compilation
- Country: Italy
- Released: 2006
- Genre: Opera
Overview
Ludwig van Beethoven's Fidelio, a landmark in opera history, is presented in this Urania Produzioni release featuring an outstanding cast led by Birgit Nilsson as Leonore and Hans Hopf as Florestan. This recording, with the Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro della Radio di Colonia under the direction of Erich Kleiber, captures the dramatic intensity and emotional depth of Beethoven's only opera.
From its themes of freedom and justice to its triumphant conclusion, this performance is a masterful interpretation of Fidelio. Recorded with remarkable clarity, it showcases the powerful voices and dramatic skills of some of opera’s greatest performers.
Key Roles and Performers
- Don Fernando: Hans
- Don Pizarro: Paul Schoeffler
- Florestan: Hans Hopf
- Leonore: Birgit Nilsson
- Rocco: Gottlob Frick
- Marzelline: Ingeborg Wenglor
- Jaquino: Gerhard Unger
- First Prisoner: Peter Witsch
- Second Prisoner: Walter Koller
Key Credits
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Conductor: Erich Kleiber
- Orchestra: Orchestra Sinfonica della Radio di Colonia
- Choir: Coro della Radio di Colonia