The Warner Classics Remastered Edition Vol. 2: Operas & Sacred Works

~ Release by Otto Klemperer (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Bach: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244 [Disc 1]
2▶CD: Bach: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244 [Disc 2]
3▶CD: Bach: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244 [Disc 3]
4▶CD: Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45
5▶CD: Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 [Choruses]
6▶CD: Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72 [Act 1]
7▼CD: Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72 [Act 2]
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1Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Introduction
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
partial recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 11. Introduktion und Arie: "Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!" - "In des Lebens Frühlingstagen" (Florestan)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven3:33
2Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Aria "Gott! Welch' Dunkel hier!" (Florestan)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
partial recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 11. Introduktion und Arie: "Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!" - "In des Lebens Frühlingstagen" (Florestan)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven2:16
3Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Aria "In des Lebens Frühlingstagen" (Florestan)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
partial recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 11. Introduktion und Arie: "Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!" - "In des Lebens Frühlingstagen" (Florestan)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven2:34
4Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Aria "Und spür' ich nicht linde" (Florestan)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
partial recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 11. Introduktion und Arie: "Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!" - "In des Lebens Frühlingstagen" (Florestan)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven2:32
5Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Melodrama and Duet "Wie kalt ist es" (Leonore, Rocco)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II, Szene I, Nr. 12a. Melodram und Duett „Wie kalt ist es in diesem unterirdischen Gewölbe!“ (Leonore, Rocco) (dialogue w/ music) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven1:59
6Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Melodrama and Duet "Nur hurtig fort, nur frisch gegraben" (Leonore, Rocco)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
partial recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 12b. Duet "Nur hurtig fort" (Rocco, Leonore) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Stephan von Breuning and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 12b. Duet "Nur hurtig fort" (Rocco, Leonore)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Stephan von Breuning and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven4:55
7Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Recitative "Er erwacht!" (Leonore, Rocco, Florestan)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
partial recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 12b. Duet "Nur hurtig fort" (Rocco, Leonore) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Stephan von Breuning and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 12b. Duet "Nur hurtig fort" (Rocco, Leonore)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Stephan von Breuning and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner and Georg Friedrich Treitschke
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven2:37
8Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Trio "Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten" (Florestan, Rocco, Leonore)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo tenor vocals [Florestan]:
Jon Vickers (tenor) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 13a. Trio "Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten" (Florestan, Rocco, Leonore) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven6:48
9Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Recitative "Alles ist bereit" (Rocco, Leonore, Florestan, Pizarro)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo bass-baritone vocals [Pizarro]:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo tenor vocals [Florestan]:
Jon Vickers (tenor) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 13b. Dialog "Alles ist bereit" (Rocco, Leonore, Florestan, Pizarro) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven0:48
10Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Quartet "Er sterbe!" (Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Rocco)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo bass-baritone vocals [Pizarro]:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo tenor vocals [Florestan]:
Jon Vickers (tenor) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 14a. Quartet "Er sterbe!" (Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Rocco) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven3:50
11Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Recitative "Vater Rocco!" (Jaquino, Rocco)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo tenor vocals [Jaquino]:
Gerhard Unger (tenor) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 14b. "Vater Rocco! Der Herr Minister ist angekommen" (Jaquino, Rocco) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven0:21
12Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Recitative "Es schlägt der Rache Stunde!" (Leonore, Florestan, Pizarro, Rocco)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo bass vocals [Rocco]:
Gottlob Frick (operatic bass) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo bass-baritone vocals [Pizarro]:
Walter Berry (bass‐baritone) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo tenor vocals [Florestan]:
Jon Vickers (tenor) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 14c. "Es schlägt der Rache Stunde!" (Leonore, Florestan, Pizarro, Rocco) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven1:27
13Fidelio: Akt II, Szene I. Duet "O namenlose Freude!" (Leonore, Florestan)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
solo soprano vocals [Leonore]:
Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
solo tenor vocals [Florestan]:
Jon Vickers (tenor) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene I, no. 15. Duet “O namenlose Freude!” (Leonore, Florestan) (from 1962-02 until 1962-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Akt II
Ludwig van Beethoven3:13
14Fidelio: Akt II, Szene II. Finale "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16a. "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16. Finale "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor, Don Fernando, Rocco, Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Jaquino) (complete finale)
Ludwig van Beethoven2:23
15Fidelio: Akt II, Szene II. Finale "Des besten Königs Wink und Wille" (Don Fernando, Chor)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16b. "Des besten Königs Wink und Wille" (Don Fernando, Chorus, Rocco, Pizarro, Leonore, Marzelline)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16. Finale "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor, Don Fernando, Rocco, Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Jaquino) (complete finale)
Ludwig van Beethoven1:41
16Fidelio: Akt II, Szene II. Finale "Wohlan! So helfet, helft den Armen!" (Rocco, Pizarro, Don Fernando, Leonore, Marzelline, Chor)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16c. "Bestrafet sei der Bösewicht" (Chorus & Don Fernando)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16. Finale "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor, Don Fernando, Rocco, Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Jaquino) (complete finale)
Ludwig van Beethoven2:27
17Fidelio: Akt II, Szene II. Finale "Du schlossest auf des Edlen Grab" (Don Fernando)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16d. "Du schlossest auf des Edlen Grab (Don Fernando)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16. Finale "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor, Don Fernando, Rocco, Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Jaquino) (complete finale)
Ludwig van Beethoven0:57
18Fidelio: Akt II, Szene II. Finale "O Gott! O welch ein Augenblick!" (Leonore, Florestan, Don Fernando, Marzelline, Rocco, Chor)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16e. "O Gott! O welch ein Augenblick!" (Chor, Leonore, Marzelline, Florestan, Don Fernando, Rocco)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16. Finale "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor, Don Fernando, Rocco, Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Jaquino) (complete finale)
Ludwig van Beethoven2:54
19Fidelio: Akt II, Szene II. Finale "Wer ein holdes Weib errungen" (Chor, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Jaquino, Don Fernando, Rocco)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer)
recording of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16f. "Wer ein holdes Weib errungen" (Don Fernando, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Rocco, Jaquino)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814)
additional librettist:
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
librettist:
Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
translator:
Joseph Sonnleithner
part of:
Fidelio, op. 72: Act II, Scene II, no. 16. Finale "Heil sei dem Tag" (Chor, Don Fernando, Rocco, Pizarro, Florestan, Leonore, Marzelline, Jaquino) (complete finale)
Ludwig van Beethoven4:18
8▶CD: Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 [disc 1]
9▶CD: Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 [disc 2]
10▶CD: Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 [Act 1]
11▶CD: Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 [Act 2]
12▶CD: Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Op. 123
13▶CD: Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527 [disc 1]
14▶CD: Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527 [disc 2]
15▶CD: Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527 [disc 3]
16▶CD: Klemperer's Don Giovanni: Behind the Scenes
17▶CD: Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 [disc 1]
18▶CD: Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 [disc 2]
19▶CD: Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63 [disc 1]
20▶CD: Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63 [disc 2]
21▶CD: Wagner: Die Walküre, WWV 86B [Act 1]
22▶CD: Wagner: Die Walküre, WWV 86B [Act 3]; Wesendonck-Lieder; Isoldes Liebestod
23▶CD: Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 [disc 1]
24▶CD: Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 [disc 2]
25▶CD: Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 [disc 3]
26▶CD: Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588 [disc 1]
27▶CD: Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588 [disc 2]
28▶CD: Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588 [disc 3]
29▶CD: An Opera Souvenir [Bonus disc]