Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro, K192 (The Marriage of Figaro) [Box set]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Karl Böhm (Conductor), Ferdinand Leitner (Conductor), Harry Blech (Conductor), Herbert von Karajan (Conductor), Otto Ackermann (Conductor), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), London Mozart Players (Orchestra), Murray Dickie (Performer), Anny Felbermayer (Performer), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Performer), Erich Kunz (Performer), Christa Ludwig (Performer), Erich Majkut (Performer), Alois Pernerstorfer (Performer), Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Performer), Irmgard Seefried (Performer), Sieglinde Wagner (Performer), Georg Stern (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Murray Dickie, Anny Felbermayer, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Erich Kunz, Christa Ludwig, et al.
• Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, London Mozart Players
• Conductor: Karl Böhm, Ferdinand Leitner, Harry Blech, Herbert von Karajan, Otto Ackermann
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (June 6, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Gala
• ASIN: B000001XNV
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #599,139 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #71 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Divas > Ludwig, Christa

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Ouvertüre/Overture

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 1 Duetto: cinque... dieci... venti... trenta...

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 2 Duettino: Se a caso, madama la notte ti chiama

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Recitativo: Or bene; ascolta e taci

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 3 Cavatina: Se vuol ballare

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Recitativo: Ed aspettate il giorno

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Disc: 2

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Recitativo: Tutto è come il lasciai

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 15 Finale: Esci ormai, garzon malnato

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Signore! Cos' è quel stupore?

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Conoscete, Signor Figaro

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Voi Signor, che giusto siete

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Recitativo: Che imbarazzo è mai questo

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Disc: 3

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 23 Cavantina L'Ho perduto

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 26 Recitativo ed Aria: Tutto è disposto - Aprit un po'quegli occhi

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Recitativo: Signora! Ella mi disse...

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 27 Recitativo ed Aria: Giunse alfin il momento - Deh, vieni, non tard

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Recitativo: Perfida! E in quella forma meco mentia?

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Nr. 28 Finale: Pian, painin le andrò più presso

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Figaro with a Frisson - a wonderful feast for all Mozartians, March 27, 2000

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Sheng-chi Shu (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro, K192 (The Marriage of Figaro) (Audio CD)

Despite limitations in sound, this Figaro offers us a compelling picture of the work of Karl Bohm and the famous Vienna Ensemble in the postwar era. The live occasion adds a great sense of frisson and theatre into the entire performance. Bohm conducted the ever-marvelous score with real affection and understanding of the Mozart idiom. In the all important act two finale, Bohm convincingly built up the tension amongst the protagonists which led to the show down between Figaro-Susanna-Countess and Count-bartolo-marcellina-basillio. Besides, he supported the singers wonderfully, especially to Schwarzkopf, who gaves perhaps her best performance of the Countess on disc. 'Porgi amor' and 'Dove Sono' were sung with real feeling and dramatic tension. However, Schwarzkopf is not the only star. Here we have Eric Kunz's Figaro, Seefried's Susanna Ludwig's Cherubino and Dieskau's Count, famed portrayals all in their absolute, compelling best, even if Seefried sounded a bit dry at times. And the ensemble of great names were totally responsive to each other, acting out the recitatives most involvingly, as though they were the characters...this is something that can never be emulated in the studio. Adding the marvellous playing of the Vienna Philharmonic, this is a set in a millions and for all Mozartians to enjoy. And as though we are not spoilt enough, this disc offers the bonus of Seefried's endearing early 1950s recordings of Mozart arias.

5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, but ......, January 29, 2000

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Maurice (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro, K192 (The Marriage of Figaro) (Audio CD)

Two facts about this CD are not shown in the listing; thanks to " A music fan's" review, we know that it is a recording of a live performance. The other fact is that it is a mono recording ( from 1957 ). However, I deduct only one star from my rating, because of the marvellous cast, and for Bohm's entire approach to Mozart'a music.

2 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZINGLY REAL., September 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro, K192 (The Marriage of Figaro) (Audio CD)

THIS TITLE SHOULD BE GIVEN 5 STARS BY ANY OPERA LISTENER. THIS WAS MY VERY FIRST OPERA AND FEWER THAT I HAVE BOUGHT AFTERWARDS (EVEN THOUGH HIGHER PRIZED), GIVE YOU SUCH A REAL SOUND. YOU CAN EVEN HEAR THE FOOT STEPS OF THE PERFORMERS IN THE SCENARIO, AND THE PUBLIC LAUGHING WHEN THE COUNT HIDES IN THE SAME PLACE THAT CHERUBINO WAS USING PREVIOUSLY WITHOUT NOTICING EACH OTHER; AND THE PERFORMERS, THEY REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. IF YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES YOU CAN TRANSPORT YOURSELF IN TIME TO THE VIENNA STAATSOPER. OF NOTE IS THAT I HAVE OTHER VERSIONS OF THE SAME OPERA BUT I WON'T REVEAL THE NAMES FOR ETHIC PURPOSES.