Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro – Karajan, Wiener Philharmoniker,
Erich Kunz, George London, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Irmgard Seefried
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Classical | 1999 | EMI Classics | 2CD | EAC V0.99 pb 5
| “ | Herbert von Karajan's 1950 Vienna recording of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro was the first made for the then-new LP medium. Like its EMI predecessor on 78s (the 1934 Fritz Busch/Glyndebourne version), this recording omits all of the recitatives. Still and all, the Vienna Philharmonic's vital work, so full of character, attests to its reputation as a singer's orchestra. It's a joy to encounter Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in her silvery prime as the Countess. Sena Jurinac spins out Cherubino's arias with irrepressible elegance and richness of tone. The same comment holds true for George London's fresh, youthful Almaviva. Irmgard Seefried shines as Susanna, most tellingly so in her lovely Letter Duet with Schwarzkopf. The true heart of the title role lies within the missing recitatives, yet one still can tell that Erich Kunz's Figaro commands vivid presence and style. All in all, Karajan's first recorded Figaro, if hardly the one from which to learn this indestructible masterpiece, will appeal chiefly to aficionados of Mozart singing at its zenith. ~ Jed Distler, amazon.com | ” |
This 1950/51 recording from Herbert von Karajan and the Vienna Philharmonic is a must-have for collectors but, admittedly, a lousy first choice. Novice Mozartians should seek out either Erich Kleiber's ever-insightful 1955 recording, Bohm's classic DG recording, or Giulini's early 60s EMI (at bargain price). But I love this recording and couldn't live without it. Here's why:
This isn't the best conducted 'Figaro' by any means, but young Karajan has a marvelous sense of the drama in the music, and really lets his ensemble of singers take center stage. Every now and then he gets a bit rushed -- but I've learned to get past it.
Erich Kunz is a glorious Figaro -- a close second to Prey for Bohm. Sometimes I actually prefer Kunz's more sarcastic, less expressively "funny" approach. Irmgard Seefried has what I call a "clipped," German-like Italian accent, which is not pleasant at first. She has some spots of wretched Italian, such as in "Venite, inginocchiatevi," where her "Bravo!" sounds more like a dying cat's "Braaoh." Oh it's bad. But then, like Karajan, she warms up later on. George London is no match for Eberhard Waechter on Giulini's set, but I like him. Gold star for best supporting character goes to Sena Jurianc as Cherubino, whose vastly underrated performance (particularly in her first aria) rivals even Danco for Kleiber. Best of all is the young Fraulein Schwarzkopf, who acts and sings at her peak: her big moments in Act III are simply marvelous, especially the "Sull'aria" duet with Susanna, the finest you'll hear anywhere. A tremendous experience.
Group work is exceptional on this recording. The "Mia Madre" sextet, reportedly Mozart's favorite in the opera (quite a statement!), is stupendous on this recording. Seefried's Susanna comes alive, with a genuine pain and confusion (and then surprise and delight), and Erich Kunz's "E quella e mia madre, che a te lo dira" is smooth and dignified, followed by an energetic burst from the remaining five with "Al dolce contento...Al fiero tormento." An unforgettable moment in recorded opera.
The finale of this opera contains some of the most stunningly beautiful music Mozart ever dreamed up. George London thankfully delivers his best singing on "Contessa perdono!", leading into Schwarzkopf's remarkable reply of "Piu docile sono." This is the best version of what I like to call the greatest moment in all music, and so I think any serious Mozart aficionado should own this recording just for that.
Track Listings
CD1
1. Overture
2. Act 1: Cinque...dieci...venti (Figaro/Susanna)
3. Act 1: Se a caso madama (Figaro/Susanna)
4. Act 1: Se vuol ballare (Figaro/Susanna)
5. Act 1: La vendetta, oh la vendetta (Bartolo)
6. Act 1: Via resti servita, madama brillante (Marcellina/Susanna)
7. Act 1: Non so più cosa son, cosa faccio (Cherubino)
8. Act 1: Cosa sento! (Conte/Basilio/Susanna)
9. Act 1: Giovani liete, fiori spargete (Coro)
10. Act 1: Non più andrai (Figaro)
11. Act 2: Porgi amor (Contessa)
12. Act 2: Voi, che sapete che cosa è amor (Cherbuino)
13. Act 2: Venite, inginocchiatevi (Susanna)
14. Act 2: Susanna, or via sortite (Conte/Contessa/Susanna)
15. Act 2: Aprite, presto, aprite (Susanna/Cherubino)
16. Act 2: Esci omai, garzon malnato (Conte/Contessa)
17. Act 2: Signore! Cos'è quel stupore? (Susanna/Conte/Contessa/Figaro)
18. Act 2: Conoscete, signor Figaro (Conte/Figaro/Susanna/Contessa/Antonio)
19. Act 2: Voi signor, che giusto siete (Marcellina /Bartolo /Basilio /Conte /Susanna /Contessa /Figaro)
CD2
1. Act 3: Crudel! Perchè finora farmi languir cosi? (Conte/Susanna)
2. Act 3: Hai già vinta la causa!...Vedro, mentr'io sospiro (Conte)
3. Act 3: Riconosci in quest'amplesso (Marcellina /Figaro /Bartolo /Don Curzio /Conte/Susanna)
4. Act 3: E Susanna non vien?...Dove sono (Contessa)
5. Act 3: Sull'aria...(Susanna/Contessa)
6. Act 3: Ricevete, o padroncina (Coro)
7. Act 3: Ecco la marcia!....amanti! costanti! (Figaro /Susanna /Conte /Contessa /Due ragazze /Coro)
8. Act 4: L'ho perduta, me meschina! (Barbarina)
9. Act 4: Tutto è disosto...Aprite un po'quegl'occhi (Figaro)
10. Act 4: Giunse alfin il momento...Deh, vieni, non tardar (Susanna)
11. Act 4: Piano, pianin, le andrò piùpresso (Cherubino/Contessa/Conte/Susanna/Figaro)
12. Act 4: Tutto è tranquillo e placido (Figaro/Susanna)
13. Act 4: Pace, pace, mio dolce tesoro (Figaro/Conte/Susanna)
14. Act 4: Gente, gente, all'armi, all'armi (Tutti)
Product Details
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)
Le Nozze Di Figaro (The Marriage Of Figaro)
Performers: Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Philharmoniker,
Hilde Czeska
Elisabeth Hongen
Sena Jurinac
Anny Felbermayer
Wilhelm Felden
Anthony Griffith
George London
Rosl Schwaiger
Marjan Rus
Erich Majkut
Erich Kunz
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Irmgard Seefried
Date Written 1786
Venue: Musikvereinssaal, Wien (06/17/1950-06/21/1950)
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Release Date: September 14, 1999
Number of Discs: 2
Label: EMI Classics
Copyright: c 1999 EMI Records ltd
Total Length: 1:59:28
Genres: Classical/General, Opera & Vocal/General
ASIN: B000TEPM5U
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