Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro / Tomlinson · Rodgers · Cuberli · A. Schmidt · Bartoli · RIAS · Berlin Phil. · Barenboim [Box set]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Artist), Daniel Barenboim (Artist), Cecilia Bartoli (Artist), Lella Cuberli (Artist), Berliner Philharmoniker (Artist), RIAS-Kammerchor (Artist), John Tomlinson (Artist), Joan Rodgers (Artist), Andreas Schmidt (Artist), Phyllis Pancella (Artist), Richard Brunner (Artist), Graham Clark (Artist), Hilde Leidland Günter von Kannen Peter Rose (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 25, 1991)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• 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: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B000005E7C
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Act One, Scene 1-2

2. No 1. Duettino: 'Cinque...dieci...venti...': Act One, Scene 1-2

3. Recitativo: 'Cosa stai misurando': Act One, Scene 1-2

4. No 2. Duettino: 'Se a caso madama la notte ti chiama': Act One, Scene 1-2

5. Recitativo: 'Or bene, ascolta e taci!': Act One, Scene 1-2

6. No 3. Cavatina: 'Se vuol ballare, signor Contino': Act One, Scene 1-2

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Disc: 2

1. Recitativo: 'Che novita!': Act Two, Scene 3

2. No 14. Terzetto: 'Susanna, or via sorite': Act Two, Scene 3

3. Recitativo: 'Dunque voi non aprite?': Act Two, Scene 3

4. No 15. Duettino: 'Aprite, presto aprite': Act Two, Scene 3

5. Recitativo: 'Or guarda il demonietto!': Act Two, Scene 3

6. Recitativo: 'Tutto e come il lasciai!': Act Two, Scene 3

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Disc: 3

1. Recitativo: 'lo vi dico, signor': Act III, Scene 9: 'lo vi dico, signor'

2. Recitativo: 'Cosa mi narri': Act III, Scene 9: 'Cosa mi narri'

3. No 21. Duettino: 'Che soave zeffireto': Act III, Scene 9: No. 21 Duettino: 'Che soave zeffiretto'

4. Recitativo: 'Piegato e il foglio': Act III, Scene 9: No. 21 Duettino: 'Che soave zeffiretto'

5. No 22. Coro: 'Ricevete, oh padroncina': Act III, Scene 9: No. 21 Duettino: 'Ricevete, oh padroncina'

6. Recitativo: 'Queste sono, madame': Act III, Scene 9: 'Queste sono, madame'

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Figaro" for the 1990s!, April 7, 1999

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This review is from: Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro / Tomlinson · Rodgers · Cuberli · A. Schmidt · Bartoli · RIAS · Berlin Phil. · Barenboim (Audio CD)

Who knows what wonderful recordings of this oft-recorded opera will be made in the next millenium? Perhaps there will be a version which surpasses Giulini's, Bohm's, Davis's, or Solti's. Until then, Daniel Barenboim's version of "Figaro" is the latest great recording, and my second favorite, after Bohm's heavenly version. I haven't heard Claudio Abbado's, which also includes Cecilia Bartoli as Cherubino, and is the more famous of the two versions in which the glorious mezzo has appeared, but, in spite of having lesser known names, Barenboim's cast is quite stunning. Lella Cuberli has a beautiful voice in the role of the Countess, and Joan Rodgers is a nimble and lyrical Susanna. Tomlinson is a more comic Figaro than I've heard on other recordings, but his personality makes the proceedings glow. The Count is more laid back than is usual, but this gives him a certain dignity which is often lost on the fuming, stomping "Signor Contino." All of the other singers are strong as well, especially Basilio, whose Act IV aria is truly a highlight. The ensembles tightly propel forward in that miraculous Barenboim manner, and the playing of the Berlin Philharmonic is nothing less than spectacular--not as detailed as their playing with Bohm, but more spirited and stylish. All in all, Barenboim's "Figaro" combines a unique personality with a strong adherence to the music. I haven't heard any praises of this version from the critics (it's not mentioned in the Penguin Guide), but I recommend this set as the finest digital recording of the opera I have heard so far.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Figaro, March 11, 2010

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This review is from: Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro / Tomlinson · Rodgers · Cuberli · A. Schmidt · Bartoli · RIAS · Berlin Phil. · Barenboim (Audio CD)

Barenboim's three recordings of the Mozart-Da Ponte operas are in a class of their own. Sublimely sung and conducted, Barenboim has the measure of the humor, warmth, beauty and sexuality in these three comic operas. All the singing in this Figaro is marvelous. The finales, Mozart's specialty, are brilliant, with a vigor, rhythmic attack and humor that would make Mozart rejoice. Dramatic and filled with vocal shimmer, this is one of the finest Figaros I know, sharing the gold with Solti and Levine.