Otto Klemperer - Beethoven: Fidelio [CD]

Experience the profound depth of Beethoven's only opera, "Fidelio," through the masterful interpretation of Otto Klemperer, one of the 20th century's leading conductors. This distinguished recording features the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, bringing to life the powerful themes of liberty and love with unparalleled clarity and emotional force. Klemperer's selection of tracks for this album was meticulously curated to capture the essence of Beethoven's dramatic composition, showcasing the renowned talents of artists such as Jon Vickers and Christa Ludwig. Immerse yourself in the compelling narrative and exquisite musicality of "Fidelio," a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Disc 1

1. 72: Overture (Allegro - Adagio - Allegro - Presto) - Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

2. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 1, Duet Jetzt, Schatzchen, jetzt sind wir allein (Jaquino, Marzelline) - Gerhard Unge -Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

3. 1, Recitative Der arme Jaquino dauert mich beinahe (Marzelline) - Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

4. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 2, Aria O war ich schon mit dir vereint (Marzelline) - Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

5. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 2, Recitative Guten Tag, Marzelline, ist Fidelio noch nicht zuruck? (Rocco, Marzelline, Leonore) - Gottlob Frick-Ingeborg Hallstein-Christa Ludwig-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

6. 3, Quartett, Mir ist so wunderbar (Marzelline, Leonore, Jaquino, Rocco) - Ingeborg Hallstein-Christa Ludwig-Gottlob Frick-Gerhard Unge -Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

7. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 3, Recitative Hore, Fidelio, weisst du, was ich tue? (Rocco) - Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

8. 4, Aria Hat man nicht auch Gold beineben (Rocco) - Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

9. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 4, Recitative Ihr konnt das leicht sagen, Meister Rocco (Leonore, Rocco, Marzelline) - Christa Ludwig-Jon Vickers-Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

10. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 5, Trio Gut, Sohnchen, gut, hab'immer Mut (Marzelline, Leonore, Rocco) - Christa Ludwig-Gottlob Frick-Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

11. 5, Der Gouverneur soll heut (Rocco, Leonore, Marzelline) - Gottlob Frick-Christa Ludwig-Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

12. 5, Nur auf der Hut, dann geht es gut (Rocco, Leonore, Marzelline) - Gottlob Frick-Christa Ludwig-Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

13. 6, March (Vivace) - Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

14. 6, Recitative Wo sind die Depeschen? (Pizzaro, Rocco) - Walter Berry-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

15. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 7, Aria with Chorusus Ha! welch'ein Augenblick! (...) Er spricht von Tode und Wunde (Pizarro, Chorus) - Walter Berry-Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

16. 7, Recitative Hauptmann, besteigen Sie mit einem Trompeter (Pizzaro, Rocco) - Walter Berry-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

17. 8, Duet Jetzt, Alter, jetzt hat es Eile! (Pizarro, Rocco) - Walter Berry-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

18. 9, Recitative Abscheulicher! wo eilst du hin? (Leonore) - Christa Ludwig-New Philharmonia Orchestra-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

19. 9, Aria Komm, Hoffnung, lass den letzten Stern (Leonore) - Christa Ludwig

20. 9, Recitative Rocco, ihr verspracht mir so oft (Leonore, Marzelline, Rocco) - Christa Ludwig-Ingeborg Hallstein-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

21. 10, Final O welche Lust (Chorus of Prisoners) - Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

22. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 1: No 10, Final Wir wollen mit Vertrauen auf Gottes Hulfe bauen (Two Prisoners, Chorus) - Kurt Wehofschitz-Raymond Wolansky-Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

23. Wir mussen gleich (Leonore, Rocco) - Christa Ludwig-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

24. 10, Ach Vater, Vater eilt (Marzelline, Leonore, Jaquino, Rocco) - Ingeborg Hallstein-Gottlob Frick-Gerhard Unge -Christa Ludwig-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

25. 10, Verwegner Alter, welche Rechte legst du dir (Pizarro, Rocco) - Walter Berry-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

26. 10, Leb wohl, du warmes Sonnenlicht (Chorus, Marzelline, Leonore, Jaquino, Pizarro, Rocco) - Ingeborg Hallstein-Christa Ludwig-Gerhard Unge -Walter Berry-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

Disc 2

1. 11, Introduction - Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

2. 11, Recitative Gott! Welch' Dunkel hier! (Florestan) - Jon Vickers-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

3. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 2: No 11, Aria In des Lebens Fruhlingstagen ist das Gluck (Florestan) - Jon Vickers-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

4. Und spur ich nicht linde (Florestan) - Jon Vickers-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

5. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 2: No 12, Melodram Wie kalt ist es in diesem unterirdischen Gewolbe! (Leonore, Rocco) - Christa Ludwig-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

6. 12, Duet Nur hurtig fort, nur frisch gegraben (Rocco, Leonore) - Gottlob Frick-Christa Ludwig-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

7. 12, Recitative Er erwacht! (Leonore, Rocco, Florestan) - Christa Ludwig-Gottlob Frick-Jon Vickers-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

8. 13, Trio Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten (Leonore, Florestan, Rocco) - Jon Vickers-Gottlob Frick-Christa Ludwig-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

9. 13, Recitative Alles ist bereit (Rocco, Leonore, Florestan, Pizzaro) - Gottlob Frick-Christa Ludwig-Jon Vickers-Walter Berry-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

10. 14, Quartet Er sterbe! (Leonore, Florestan, Pizarro, Rocco) - Vater Rocco, der Herr Minister (Jaquino, Rocco) - Walter Berry-Jon Vickers-Christa Ludwig-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

11. 14, Recitative Vater Rocco! (Jaquino, Rocco) - Gerhard Unge -Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

12. O furchterliche Stunde (Leonore, Florestan, Pizarro, Rocco) - Christa Ludwig-Jon Vickers-Walter Berry-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

13. 15, Duet O namenlose Freude! (Leonore, Florestan) - Christa Ludwig-Jon Vickers-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

14. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 2: No 16, Final Heil sei dem Tag (Chorus) - Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

15. Fidelio, Op 72, Act 2: No 16, Des besten Konigs Wink und Wille fuhrt mich zu euch (Don Fernando, Chorus) - Franz Crass-Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

16. 16, Wohlan! So helfet, helft den Armen! (Rocco, Pizarro, Fernando, Leonore, Marzelline, Chorus) - Gottlob Frick-Walter Berry-Franz Crass-Christa Ludwig-Ingeborg Hallstein-Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

17. 16, Du schlossest auf des Edlen Grab (Fernando) - Franz Crass-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

18. 16, O Gott! O Gott! welch ein Augenblick (Leonore, Marzelline, Florestan, Fernando, Rocco, Chorus) - Christa Ludwig-Jon Vickers-Franz Crass-Ingeborg Hallstein-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

19. 16, Wer ein holdes Weib errungen (Chorus, Leonore, Marzelline, Florestan, Jaquino, Fernando, Rocco) - Jon Vickers-Christa Ludwig-Ingeborg Hallstein-Gerhard Unge -Franz Crass-Gottlob Frick-Philharmonia Chorus-Wilhelm Pitz-Philharmonia Orchestra-Otto Klemperer

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