Beethoven: Fidelio (Sung in English)
©℗ 2005 Chandos
- Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • OvertureFidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
OvertureRobert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 1 Duet 'These people could drive you berserk' (Jetzt, Schätzchen, jetzt sind wir allein) (Jaquino, Marzellina, Rocco)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 1 Duet 'These people could drive you berserk' (Jetzt, Schätzchen, jetzt sind wir allein) (Jaquino, Marzellina, Rocco)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 2 Aria 'If only we could marry today' (O wär' ich schon mit dir vereint) (Marzellina, Rocco, Leonora)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 2 Aria 'If only we could marry today' (O wär' ich schon mit dir vereint) (Marzellina, Rocco, Leonora)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 3 Quartet 'A wonder, clear and pure' (Mir ist so wunderbar!) (Marzellina, Leonora, Rocco, Jaquino)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 3 Quartet 'A wonder, clear and pure' (Mir ist so wunderbar!) (Marzellina, Leonora, Rocco, Jaquino)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 4 Aria 'If you don't save up your money' (Hat man nicht auch Gold beineben) (Rocco, Leonora, Marzellina)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 4 Aria 'If you don't save up your money' (Hat man nicht auch Gold beineben) (Rocco, Leonora, Marzellina)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 5 Trio 'Good, that's the stuff!' (Gut, Söhnchen, gut) (Rocco, Leonora, Marzellina)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 5 Trio 'Good, that's the stuff!' (Gut, Söhnchen, gut) (Rocco, Leonora, Marzellina)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 6 March – 'This handwriting seems familiar' (Diese Schrift kenne ich) (Pizarro)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 6 March – 'This handwriting seems familiar' (Diese Schrift kenne ich) (Pizarro)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 7 Aria with Chorus 'Ah! This is ecstasy!' (Ha! Welch ein Augenblick) (Pizarro, Chorus of Sentries)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 7 Aria with Chorus 'Ah! This is ecstasy!' (Ha! Welch ein Augenblick) (Pizarro, Chorus of Sentries)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 8 Duet 'Now, Warder, listen!' (Jetzt, Alter, jetzt hat es Eile) (Pizarro, Rocco)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 8 Duet 'Now, Warder, listen!' (Jetzt, Alter, jetzt hat es Eile) (Pizarro, Rocco)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 9.1 Recitative and Aria 'Vile murderer! Sadistic swine!' (Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin?) (Leonora) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 9.1 Recitative and Aria 'Vile murderer! Sadistic swine!' (Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin?) (Leonora) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 9.2 Recitative and Aria 'Come hope, you faint and distant star' (Komm, Hoffnung) (Leonora)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 9.2 Recitative and Aria 'Come hope, you faint and distant star' (Komm, Hoffnung) (Leonora)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • 'But Marzellina…' (Jaquino, Marzellina, Rocco, Leonora)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • 'But Marzellina…' (Jaquino, Marzellina, Rocco, Leonora)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 10.1 Finale 'Oh, what delight to breathe the air' (O welche Lust, in freier Luft) (Chorus of Prisoners, First Prisoner, Second Prisoner) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 10.1 Finale 'Oh, what delight to breathe the air' (O welche Lust, in freier Luft) (Chorus of Prisoners, First Prisoner, Second Prisoner) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 10.2 Finale 'What did he say?' (Nun sprecht, wie ging's) (Leonora, Rocco) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 10.2 Finale 'What did he say?' (Nun sprecht, wie ging's) (Leonora, Rocco) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 10.3 Finale 'Let's down to work, for time is pressing' (Wir müssen gleich zu Werke schreiten) (Rocco, Leonora) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 10.3 Finale 'Let's down to work, for time is pressing' (Wir müssen gleich zu Werke schreiten) (Rocco, Leonora) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 10.4 Finale 'Oh father, do be quick!' (Ach! Vater, eilt!) (Marzellina, Rocco, Jaquino, Leonora) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 10.4 Finale 'Oh father, do be quick!' (Ach! Vater, eilt!) (Marzellina, Rocco, Jaquino, Leonora) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 10.5 Finale 'Presumptuous idiot, who are you to take such a liberty' (Verweg'ner Alter!) (Pizarro, Rocco) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 10.5 Finale 'Presumptuous idiot, who are you to take such a liberty' (Verweg'ner Alter!) (Pizarro, Rocco) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act I • No. 10.6 Finale 'Farewell, the warm and radiant light' (Leb' wohl, du warmes Sonnenlicht) (Chorus of Prisoners, Marzellina, Leonora, Jaquino, Pizarro, Rocco)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act I • No. 10.6 Finale 'Farewell, the warm and radiant light' (Leb' wohl, du warmes Sonnenlicht) (Chorus of Prisoners, Marzellina, Leonora, Jaquino, Pizarro, Rocco)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 11.1 Introduction and Aria. Adagio –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 11.1 Introduction and Aria. Adagio –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 11.2 Introduction and Aria 'God! The darkest hours' (Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!) (Florestan) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 11.2 Introduction and Aria 'God! The darkest hours' (Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!) (Florestan) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 11.3 Introduction and Aria 'In the spring of youthful promise' (In des Lebens Frühlingstagen) (Florestan)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 11.3 Introduction and Aria 'In the spring of youthful promise' (In des Lebens Frühlingstagen) (Florestan)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 12.1 Melodrama and Duet 'How cold it is in these dungeons' (Wie kalt ist es in diesem unterirdischen Gewölbe) (Leonora, Rocco) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 12.1 Melodrama and Duet 'How cold it is in these dungeons' (Wie kalt ist es in diesem unterirdischen Gewölbe) (Leonora, Rocco) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 12.2 Melodrama and Duet 'Now bend your back, let's see you working' (Nur hurtig fort, nur frisch gegraben!) (Rocco, Leonora)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 12.2 Melodrama and Duet 'Now bend your back, let's see you working' (Nur hurtig fort, nur frisch gegraben!) (Rocco, Leonora)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 13 Trio 'In a better world, they surely shall applaud you' (Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten) (Florestan, Rocco, Leonora)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 13 Trio 'In a better world, they surely shall applaud you' (Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten) (Florestan, Rocco, Leonora)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 14 Quartet 'You perish!' (Er sterbe!) (Pizarro, Florestan, Leonora, Rocco)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 14 Quartet 'You perish!' (Er sterbe!) (Pizarro, Florestan, Leonora, Rocco)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 15 Duet 'Oh joy beyond all understanding' (O namen-, namenlose Freude!) (Leonora, Florestan)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 15 Duet 'Oh joy beyond all understanding' (O namen-, namenlose Freude!) (Leonora, Florestan)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 16.1 Finale 'Hear! Hear! Hear how the world wildly rejoices' (Heil sei dem Tag) (Chorus of People) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 16.1 Finale 'Hear! Hear! Hear how the world wildly rejoices' (Heil sei dem Tag) (Chorus of People) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 16.2 Finale 'My noble sovereign's will and order' (Des besten Königs Wink und Wille) (Fernando, Chorus of People and Prisoners, Rocco, Pizarro, Leonora, Marzellina) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 16.2 Finale 'My noble sovereign's will and order' (Des besten Königs Wink und Wille) (Fernando, Chorus of People and Prisoners, Rocco, Pizarro, Leonora, Marzellina) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 16.3 Finale 'Oh God, oh God, what ecstasy!' (O Gott! Welch ein Augenblick!) (Leonora, Marzellina, Florestan, Fernando, Rocco, Chorus of People and Prisoners) –Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 16.3 Finale 'Oh God, oh God, what ecstasy!' (O Gott! Welch ein Augenblick!) (Leonora, Marzellina, Florestan, Fernando, Rocco, Chorus of People and Prisoners) –Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London - Beethoven • Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English) • Act II • No. 16.4 Finale 'Let our voices tell the story' (Wer ein holdes Weib errungen) (Chorus of People and Prisoners, Florestan, Leonora, Rocco, Marzellina, Jaquino, Fernando)Fidelio op. 72 (Vienna 1814) (in English)
Act II • No. 16.4 Finale 'Let our voices tell the story' (Wer ein holdes Weib errungen) (Chorus of People and Prisoners, Florestan, Leonora, Rocco, Marzellina, Jaquino, Fernando)Robert Lloyd (Bass), Rebecca Evans (Soprano), Peter Wedd (Tenor), Pavlo Hunka (Bass-baritone), Christopher Purves (Bass), Richard Margison (Tenor), Christine Brewer (Soprano), Ashley Catling (Tenor), David Parry
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir2005, London