{"product_id":"beethoven-fidelio-zadek-kozub-christoff-von-rohr-sciutti-maazel","title":"Beethoven: Fidelio - Zadek, Kozub, Christoff, von Rohr, Sciutti; Maazel. Roma, 1964","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Left Column: Title, Composer, Description --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch1 class=\"title-header\" style=\"font-size: 18px; font-family: Baskerville; font-style: italic; color: #330065; font-weight: normal; text-transform: none;\"\u003eFidelio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLudwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #330065; font-size: 21px;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe combination of musical exactitude and stylistic taste made Beethoven a particularly good fit for conductor \u003cstrong\u003eLorin Maazel\u003c\/strong\u003e. He brings both qualities to this performance of \u003ci\u003eFidelio\u003c\/i\u003e, while investing the score with the infectious optimism that allows the opera to come fully to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn the title role, \u003cstrong\u003eHilde Zadek\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a formidable technique, though her voice lacks the degree of Classical polish that is my preference in this opera. \u003cstrong\u003eErnst Kozub\u003c\/strong\u003e, however, proves an ideal Florestan, approaching his daunting opening aria with the fearless virility of a true Wagnerian tenor while displaying vocal control that would be the envy of many a Mozart specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoris Christoff\u003c\/strong\u003e, a noted Rocco, here takes the role of Pizarro and demonstrates that, despite his impressive credentials as one of the leading basso profundos of his day, he could navigate a baritone role with ease. \u003cstrong\u003eGraziella Sciutti\u003c\/strong\u003e's talents are somewhat wasted on Marzelline, but she brings her customary sparkle to the part, lending the character's domestic subplot with Jacquino greater interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #330065; font-size: 21px;\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Florestan – \u003cstrong\u003eErnst Kozub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Leonore – \u003cstrong\u003eHilde Zadek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Don Pizarro – \u003cstrong\u003eBoris Christoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Marzelline – \u003cstrong\u003eGraziella Sciutti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Rocco – \u003cstrong\u003eOtto von Rohr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Jaquino – \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Paeny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Don Fernando – \u003cstrong\u003eRudolf Knoll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #330065; font-size: 21px;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Location: \u003cstrong\u003eTeatro dell'Opera di Roma, Roma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Date: \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 13, 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Conductor: \u003cstrong\u003eLorin Maazel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Catalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 12413-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Label: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Number of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":67585691091265,"sku":"12413-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":67585691124033,"sku":"MP3 12413-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":67585691156801,"sku":"FLAC 12413-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12413-2front.jpg?v=1790530114","url":"https:\/\/operadepot.com\/products\/beethoven-fidelio-zadek-kozub-christoff-von-rohr-sciutti-maazel","provider":"Opera Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}