Historical Gems: Klemperer’s Astounding Fidelio, Live

Robert Levine

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Sound Quality:

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Recording Details:

Reference Recording: This one, Klemperer (EMI)

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN - Fidelio

Soloists: Sena Jurinac, Elsie Morison (soprano)
Jon Vickers, John Dobson (tenor)
Hans Hotter, Gottlob Frick, Forbes Robinson (bass)

Conductor: Klemperer, Otto
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden

Record Label: Testament - SBT21328
Medium: CD

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