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Beethoven: Fidelio - Bjoner, Spiess, Kélémen, Cava, Miljakovic; Klobucar. Napoli, 1971
Beethoven: Fidelio - Bjoner, Spiess, Kélémen, Cava, Miljakovic; Klobucar. Napoli, 1971 Beethoven: Fidelio - Bjoner, Spiess, Kélémen, Cava, Miljakovic; Klobucar. Napoli, 1971

Beethoven: Fidelio - Bjoner, Spiess, Kélémen, Cava, Miljakovic; Klobucar. Napoli, 1971

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Pros:

  • The combination of pristine, purity of tone and steely grit make Ingrid Bjoner an ideal Leonora.
  • Ludovic Spiess' lyrical, yet imposing Florestan is well paired with Bjoner. Both sound like they could have easily pivoted to singing Donna Anna and Don Ottavio, respectively, in Don Giovanni.
  • Berislav Klobucar was always a commanding presence in an opera pit, and this evening is no exception. We are treated to a particularly rousing rendition of Leonora #3 before the final scene.

Cons:

  • There are some brief breaks. The sound is only fair.

BONUS:
Ingrid Bjoner sings "Abscheulicher" from Fidelio
Buenos Aires, 1970

In Mono

OD 11857-2