Beethoven (1770-1827) - Fidelio: Schenk Bernstein / Vienna State Opera Janowitz Kollo Popp Sotin - Import DVD

Credits:

Mariinsky Orchestra

Description:

Bernstein's first video! Casting at its best! Complete recording of the performance that took place just before the recording! Bernstein's amazing DVD is now available! Bernstein's "Fidelio" has long been a favorite on disc, and now the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation is releasing a DVD of the live performance at the Vienna State Opera that took place just before the recording of the recording. This is the first time it has been released as video software in its entirety! The cast is almost the same except that Hans Helm has replaced Dieskau, who sang in the recording, and features some of the most brilliant and famous singers of the time, including Janowitz as Leonore and René Corot as Florenstan. Otto Schenk's direction is also excellent, and this DVD is worthwhile just to see it performed. Bernstein's music is large in scale, and the full sound of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra is also impressive.Just before the Act II finale, "Leonore" No. 3 is included, creating a wonderful uplifting effect. Although many recordings and videos of "Fidelio" have been released, this DVD will surely be the first choice for the future! [Comment courtesy of Universal IMS].