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When Act 2 of Fidelio is being poured out in the most glorious tones imaginable from Mattila, Heppner and Pape - who can possibly complain? Who would honestly want to replace any of them? Who can fail to be overwhelmed with gratitude to own this disc? If I continue to count our blessings, I might mention the splendid Robert Lloyd drawing us to a thrilling finale as Don Fernando; and Falk Struckmann a convincingly evil Pizarro. So it is certainly not complaining, but fulfilling a reviewer's obligation to tell all, when I admit that Jennifer Welch-Babidge is little more than adequate as Marzelline. One might wish for a purer vocal line in this role - like a Bonney or an Isokoski. Beethoven Fidelio
Beethoven Fidelio streaming . Photo : Beethoven Fidelio date 2000-06-02
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Casting :
Karita Mattila , Ben Heppner , René Pape , Falk Struckmann , Jennifer Welch-Babidge , Matthew Polenzani , Robert Lloyd , Eric Cutler , Alfred Walker , MET Orchestra ,
