Special offer. Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72
Christine Brewer (Leonore), Richard Margison (Florestan), Robert Lloyd (Rocco), Rebecca Evans (Marzellina), Peter Wedd (Jaquino), Pavlo Hunka (Don Pizarro), Christopher Purves (Don Fernando/Second Prisoner); Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry
outstandingly vivid recording, among the finest ever to come from Chandos...[Brewer is] at once heroic but intensely human and warm, brilliant in the demanding 'Abscheulicher'. She is well matched...
Special offer. Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72
Christine Brewer (Leonore), Richard Margison (Florestan), Robert Lloyd (Rocco), Rebecca Evans (Marzellina), Peter Wedd (Jaquino), Pavlo Hunka (Don Pizarro), Christopher Purves (Don Fernando/Second Prisoner); Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra, David Parry
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outstandingly vivid recording, among the finest ever to come from Chandos...[Brewer is] at once heroic but intensely human and warm, brilliant in the demanding 'Abscheulicher'. She is well matched...
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Contents and tracklist
- Robert Lloyd (bass), Christine Brewer (soprano), Christopher Purves (bass), Richard Margison (tenor), Pavlo Hunka (bass-baritone), Rebecca Evans (soprano), Peter Wedd (tenor), Ashley Catling (tenor)
- Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra
- David Parry
Act I Scene 1: Duet: These people could drive you berserk (Jaquino, Marzellina, Rocco)
Track length4:55
Act I Scene 1: Quartet: A wonder, clear and pure (Marzellina, Leonora, Rocco, Jaquino)
Track length4:34
Act I Scene 2: Finale: Oh, what delight to breathe the air (Chorus, First prisoner, Second prisoner)
Track length7:37
Act I Scene 2: Finale: Oh father, do be quick! (Marzellina, Rocco, Jaquino, Leonora)
Track length0:41
Act I Scene 2: Finale: Presumptuous idiot, who are you to take such a liberty (Pizarro, Rocco)
Track length1:43
Act I Scene 2: Finale: Farewell, the warm and radiant light (Chorus of Prisoners, Marzellina, Leonora, Jaquino, Pizarro, Rocco)
Track length4:21
Act II Scene 1: Melodrama and Duet: How cold it is in these dungeons (Leonora, Rocco)
Track length1:51
Act II Scene 1: Melodrama and Duet: Now bend your back, let's see you working (Rocco, Leonora, Florestan)
Track length5:00
Act II Scene 1: Trio: In a better world, they surely shall applaud you (Florestan, Rocco, Leonora, Pizarro)
Track length6:13
Act II Scene 2: Finale: Hear! Hear! Hear how the world wildly rejoices (Chorus of People)
Track length2:03
Act II Scene 2: Finale: My noble sovereign's will and order (Fernando, Chorus of people and prisoners, Rocco, Pizzaro, Leonora, Marzellina)
Track length4:09
Act II Scene 2: Finale: Oh God, oh God, what ecstasy! (Chorus, Leonora, Marzellina, Florestan, Fernando, Rocco)
Track length2:52
Awards and reviews
2010 edition
outstandingly vivid recording, among the finest ever to come from Chandos...[Brewer is] at once heroic but intensely human and warm, brilliant in the demanding 'Abscheulicher'. She is well matched by the Florestan of Richard Margison...always vocalizing lyrically and never barking in heldentenor style, suggesting a fresh, youthful hero.
