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Le Nozze di Figaro (In German)

Grümmer, Kunz, Schöffler, Güden, Schlemm; Fricsay
Köln, 1951

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Le Nozze di Figaro

Ferenc Fricsay had a uniquely deft touch with Mozart, consistently drawing a buoyant transparency from ensembles at a time when many orchestras approached the repertoire with Wagnerian weight. That clarity is on full display here. Hilde Güden charms as Susanna, while Erich Kunz lends his rich bass and crisp diction to an engaging Figaro. Paul Schöffler delivers a suavely menacing Count, and Elisabeth Grümmer brings both warmth and elegance to the role of the Countess.

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W.A. MOZART'S "LE NOZZE DI FIGARO" (IN GERMAN)

W.A. MOZART'S "LE NOZZE DI FIGARO" IN GERMAN... OUTSTANDING LIVE PERFORMANCE! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL MOZART LOVERS! A MUST!
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David R.✓ Top Reviewer

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Wonderful German-Language Figaro!

The cast alone might recommend this recording, but we also get Fricsay's turbulent, propulsive leadership. His tempi are sometimes very fast indeed (the Act Two finale for example). He seems to be always driving his singers onwards, but he doesn't run over them.Gueden is one of the loveliest Susannas I've ever heard, ditto the Countess of Grummer. They sing their big arias with poise and beauty. Their letter duet is exquisite. Kunz is the definition of Gemutlichkeit and Charm as Figaro. Here he is in his best voice - one can really understand why he was so beloved in German-speaking countries. Schoffler is an intimidating, suave Count. Schlemm is a lovely, endearing Cherubino heard here in her brief vocal prime before her voice became unsteady. The other singers are excellent, a pity they aren't all identified.The sound is excellent broadcast mono sound. Andy has laid the opera out over three discs so there are no breaks within the acts. Walhall had this available for a brief while on two discs. Be aware though that there are few appoggiaturas, this having been recorded before that came back into musical fashion.Highly recommended to all Mozart lovers!
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