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Cast
Karita Mattila | As: Leonora | |
Ben Heppner | As: Florestan | |
René Pape | As: Rocco | |
Falk Struckmann | As: Don Pizarro | |
Jennifer Welch-Babidge | As: Marzelline |
Storyline
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.
Tagline: | A wonderful music with very good singers |
Certification: | PG |
Cast
Karita Mattila |
Leonora |
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Ben Heppner |
Florestan |
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René Pape |
Rocco |
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Falk Struckmann |
Don Pizarro |
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Jennifer Welch-Babidge |
Marzelline |
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Matthew Polenzani |
Jaquino |
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Robert Lloyd |
Fernando |
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Eric Cutler |
1er Gefangener |
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Alfred Walker |
2e Gefangener |
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MET Orchestra |
Orchestra |
Directed By
Brian Large |
Director |
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Jürgen Flimm |
Director |
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Writing Credits
Joseph von Sonnleithner |
Writer |
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Production Crew
Edited By
Costume and Makeup
Florence von Gerkan |
Costume Designer |
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Sound
James Levine |
Music Director |
Visual Effects
Camera
Lighting
Duane Schuler |
Lighting Director |
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Art Department
Robert Israel |
Art Direction |
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Other Crew
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