Beethoven Fidelio (1978)
Beethoven Fidelio (1978)
Pretty darn close to having
This production is a gala affair; the sets are traditional (evocative of 18th-19th century Spain); the lighting is bright, so colors are good and one can see all of the action. Singers are generally well chosen and perform admirably. However, at this point, slight reservations creep in; although Janowitz (Fidelio/Leonore) and Kollo (Florestan) look "good" and act well, the singing parts tax them a bit when pushed to the limit. Most of the time that doesn't matter, and an argument can be made that a little vocal strain is in character with their dire plight. Ideally, for me, Vickers as Florestan would have added extra vocal heft and more sensitive acting than Kollo.

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Cast

Gundula Janowitz Gundula Janowitz As: Leonora
René Kollo René Kollo As: Florestan
Manfred Jungwirth Manfred Jungwirth As: Rocco
Hans Sotin Hans Sotin As: Don Pizarro
Lucia Popp Lucia Popp As: Marzelline
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This production is a gala affair; the sets are traditional (evocative of 18th-19th century Spain); the lighting is bright, so colors are good and one can see all of the action. Singers are generally well chosen and perform admirably. However, at this point, slight reservations creep in; although Janowitz (Fidelio/Leonore) and Kollo (Florestan) look "good" and act well, the singing parts tax them a bit when pushed to the limit. Most of the time that doesn't matter, and an argument can be made that a little vocal strain is in character with their dire plight. Ideally, for me, Vickers as Florestan would have added extra vocal heft and more sensitive acting than Kollo.


Tagline: Pretty darn close to having
Certification: PG

Details

Genres: Music

Language: Deutsch

Release Date: 04 November 1978

Country: DE

Runtime: 147m

Company Credits

Company: Deutsche Grammophon

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Directed By

Otto Schenk

Otto Schenk

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