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Le Nozze Di Figaro

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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Artist), Klaus Hirte (Artist), Gundula Janowitz (Artist), Format: Audio CD

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Libretto enclosed. Il Conte di Almaviva: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Tatiana Troyanos as Cherubino, and others. Karl Bohm, Conductor. This is The Originals (Original-Image Bit-Processing, Added presence and brilliance, greater spatial definition) by Deutsche Grammophon.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.22 x 5.47 x 1.54 inches; 14.89 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Deutsche Grammophon
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 028944972825
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ ADD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Deutsche Grammophon
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000001GX8
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 3

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Johannes Climacus

Böhm's Genial Mozart At Its Best

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2008

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If you enjoy a quintessentially Viennese production of *Figaro*, then this recording is for you. Böhm leads a performance that consistently uplifts for its geniality, elegance and charm. This is a heartwarming rather than a sizzling account of the score, though Böhm's tempos do not strike me as excessively slow (as they did another reviewer on this website). Indeed Böhm can convey enormous vitality when the occasion demands--as in the Act II Finale. He also manages to get crisp and committed playing from his Viennese forces (nothing routine here). Few listeners will be able to resist Böhm's ideal combination of pathos and serenity in the great reconciliation scene of the Act IV Finale; this may be Böhm's finest moment on record.

But it is chiefly for the singing that I am always drawn back to this version. Arguably this is the finest cast ever assembled for a studio recording of the opera. Janowitz' Countess can seem cool at first, but the sheer beauty of her voice--silvery, angelic, like something one might hear in Galadriel's mythic realm--and the consistent perceptiveness of her characterization cannot be gainsaid. Opposite her, Fischer-Dieskau overacts as usual--sometimes distractingly playing the buffoon--but his commanding manner and intelligent way with the text make this otherwise slimy character unusually sympathetic, even noble. One believes every word of his penetential plea in Act IV--while remaining disposed to forgive him for any future lapses! Prey is a virile, at times overly serious Figaro who plays up the revolutionary subtext. One could wish for a bit more "smile in the voice" but with a singer as gifted as he, one is not disposed to complain. As his consort, Mathis is a pert and perky Susanna, sexy where she needs to be, believably scheming, and most movingly standing by her man (Figaro -- or the Count?) in "Deh, vieni non tardar." Best of all is Troyanos' Cherubino. I have never heard a more convincing portrayal of this terminally randy adolescent. Her agile and believably boyish voice is a perfect fit for the part; no matronly mezzo she. The comprimarios are everything they should be, with the possible exception of a "grandmatronly" Marcellina. Their Act IV arias, included here, do prove to be too much of a good thing too late in the game. If I were conducting *Figaro*, even for a recording, I would omit these arias (which suffer by contrast to the other, truly great, arias in Act IV) if only for the sake of preserving dramatic continuity. But listeners can, of course, choose to include them or program them out.

The remastering is a success. The sonics, which always were crisp and clear, are smoother than on LP, though there is a hint of peaking here and there. One might wish for a tad more warmth, but with superbly balanced orchestral textures and vocal ensembles, I count the engineering to be far more of an asset than a liability. I notice that used copies of this set are being offered for astonishingly low prices on this website; don't hesitate, then, to acquire a *Figaro* with all the classic virtues and an unbeatable cast.

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Keith

Amazing performance

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2007

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When I saw that some customers had rated this item with 2 stars or less, I couldn't believe my eyes. This is by far the best recording available. How can you go wrong with such a cast, a Fischer-Dieskau is at his best in any opera. He's such a delightful musician and artist. I disagree that the performance is plodding - it is anything but. Bohm contrasts well the fast and lyrical overture and opening numbers with the slower arias later on into the first act.

Bohm does well to contrast the characters with different voices. The rich and bold voice of Fischer-Dieskau with the energetic lightness of Prey. The same goes with the Countess and Susanna - Bohm's use of contrasts. How boring if all the characters sounded the same! The contrasts help to set the characters apart. It's such a stunning interpretation! Mozart would have been proud.

As for the lack of 'Italianness' - I think people forget that Mozart was Austrian, and not to mention that the opera is set in Spain and was based on a French play retooled by an Italian lyricist. I don't think that it is fair to listen to this opera for its 'Italian-ness'. It does the work an injustice to label it geographically or expect the music to represent a particular "culture" since it touches so many corners of Europe.

This is a wonderful recording, and you won't be disappointed.

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'Bama ersatz plumber

Bellissima!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018

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Finest recording I've heard despite the age of the original masters.

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J. M. Barclay

A Wonderful Recording!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2009

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This particular recording shows Herman Prey at his finest and in one of his most performed roles! In my opinion, he is the greatest Figaro that we have on recording! Fischer-Dieskau's dark nature which he put into the Count is done very well, but at times he over-darkens his voice. I enjoyed his singing in the ensemble numbers but in 'Hai gia vinta la causa' I felt that he put more weight that was needed and should have made it a bit more lyrical. Even though the Count is enraged, that does not mean that you sacrifice good lyrical singing for choppiness. At the end of the aria where he has a trill on E3, I felt that it was more of a trillo than a trill and it felt as though he was just pulsating the voice in a choppy manner rather than doing an appropriate trill. If one can not trill appropriately one should not attempt to. The entire cast, as a whole, is very good but I will say that I purchased this recording mainly to hear Prey and Fischer-Dieskau, and although I was not impressed with the counts aria, both performers pleased me in their respective roles. As a whole this is definitely a recording worth purchasing! In reccomending another recording I would say that the Met's production with Te Kanawa, and Hampson would be the best one over all, especially if you are wanting a recording which has great singing from the Count and the Countess. This recording with Prey I would suggest more for those interested in hearing a good Figaro!

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Jerry

Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020

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Really enjoyed this. Beautiful singing great music.

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Bookworm

Half a century old and still amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2019

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Bohm in his mid 70s, hence at his absolute peak, the orchestra and chorus of Berlin's Deutschen Oper, a cast of soloists to die for and the legendary Deutsche Grammophon production and engineering team - what could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot COULD have gone wrong but nothing actually did!

With few serious rivals, this has a valid claim to be the finest recording of Nozze ever - I can think of only one or two other recordings that come anywhere near. Bohm always had a particular affinity for Mozart (take, for example his 1962 Cosi fan Tutte with Schwartzkopf and Ludwig or his 1964 Zauberflote with Crass and Wunderlich and you'll see exactly what I mean) and that shows in this reading of what is probably Wolfgang's most universally loved opera.

The casting is impeccable. With Prey, Mathis, Fischer-Dieskau, Janowitz and Troyanos in the major roles, Maestro Bohm had the perfect material to work with. It's hardly surprising that the producers of The Shawshank Redemption (not, as one reviewer mistakenly averred, The Green Mile) chose this recording for the scene in which Che Soave Zefiretto was played over the prison loudspeaker system, Here Janowitz and Mathis are truly sublime.

But that is just one of this recording's many highlights. Just listen to Prey's Non Piu Andrai or Troyanos's beautiful Voi Che Sapete.

Altogether this is THE must-have reading for lovers of Mozart or da Ponte. There's any number of recordings of this work, both modern performance and historically informed, but few, if any, can match the sheer delight of this one. Beg, borrow or (dare I say it?) just get your hands on a copy by any means available - you won't regret it.

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Murrough

Probably still the best Audio Recording of this Opera

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2019

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For tempo, the quality of singing and the clarity in the vocals, this recording sets the bar which you will find yourself judging all others against. Tempo wise, this pace set by Bohm is probably how I would interpret Mozart if my opinion was worth anything in the industry, which it isn't.

Many recordings of this Opera seem to take the fact that it was one of the comic operas and use this to deliver fast comedy style interpretations, which really makes you miss large chunks of the opera and spend your time trying to keep up rather than absorb the opera naturally.

You will not be disappointed with this version, it will probably be your best.

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David Michell

Perfect

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2021

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An Old Cynic

Le Nozze di Figaro CD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2014

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Yes, indeed. The other commenters are right. This is the finest recording of Figaro I have ever heard. I have hardly stopped listening to it since I bought it. For its age, the clarity of the CD is astonishing. Listen to it. You won't be disappointed !

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C.STEVENS

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2018

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Delivered on time and great surprise for my husband at Christmas.

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