Watch Beethoven: Fidelio (2000) Online!

When Act 2 of Fidelio is being poured out in the most glorious tones imaginable from Mattila, Heppner and Pape - who can possibly complain? Who would honestly want to replace any of them? Who can fail to be overwhelmed with gratitude to own this disc? If I continue to count our blessings, I might mention the splendid Robert Lloyd drawing us to a thrilling finale as Don Fernando; and Falk Struckmann a convincingly evil Pizarro. So it is certainly not complaining, but fulfilling a reviewer's obligation to tell all, when I admit that Jennifer Welch-Babidge is little more than adequate as Marzelline. One might wish for a purer vocal line in this role - like a Bonney or an Isokoski.

Directing:
  • Brian Large
  • Jürgen Flimm

Writing:
  • Joseph von Sonnleithner

Stars:
Release Date: 2000-06-02
themoviedb icon 10.0/10
  • Language: Deutsch
  • Runtime: 123
James Levine
James Levine
Conductor
Karita Mattila
Karita Mattil...
Leonora
René Pape
René Pape
Rocco
Matthew Polenzani
Matthew Polen...
Jaquino
Robert Lloyd
Robert Lloyd
Fernando
Eric Cutler
Eric Cutler
1er Gefangener
Alfred Walker
Alfred Walker
2e Gefangener
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