Beethoven: Fidelio (2000)
When Act 2 of Fidelio is being poured out in the most glorious tones imaginable from Mattila, Heppner and Pape - who can possibly complain? Who would honestly want to replace any of them? Who can fail to be overwhelmed with gratitude to own this disc? If I continue to count our blessings, I might mention the splendid Robert Lloyd drawing us to a thrilling finale as Don Fernando; and Falk Struckmann a convincingly evil Pizarro. So it is certainly not complaining, but fulfilling a reviewer's obligation to tell all, when I admit that Jennifer Welch-Babidge is little more than adequate as Marzelline. One might wish for a purer vocal line in this role - like a Bonney or an Isokoski.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Brian Large
- Jürgen Flimm
Writing:
- Joseph von Sonnleithner
Stars:
Release Date: 2000-06-02
10.0/10
10.0/10
- Language: Deutsch
- Runtime: 123
Fernando
Leonora
Rocco
Jaquino
1er Gefangener
2e Gefangener
Conductor