Fidelio

Synopsis

‘Translucence, transparency, warmth’ are the qualities identified by Bernard Haitink as necessary for an ideal sound performance of Beethoven’s only opera, and all are present in this fantastic recording of Katharina Thalbach’s new production for Opernhaus Zurich. Haitink conducts the Zurich Opera Orchestra in a magnificent performance in which Leonore Overture No. 3 provides an interlude between the two scenes of the second act, following a tradition started by Gustav Mahler. German soprano Melanie Diener, in the role of Leonore, leads a brilliant cast including Alfred Muff as Rocco, Roberto Saccà as Florestan, Sandra Trattnigg as Marzelline and Christoph Strehl as Jaquino.

Additional Info

• No: A95000925
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Zurich Opera Chorus: Chorus of the Zurich Opera
• Artists: Kresimir Strazanac, Lucio Gallo, Roberto Sacca, Melanie Diener, Alfred Muff, Sandra Trattnigg
• Production year: 2008
• Run time: 02:27:00
• Director: Felix Breisach / Katharina Thalbach
• Producers: Zurich Opera House
• Format: HDTV