CDs

Fidelio

Ludwig van Beethoven, Jeannine Altmeyer, Siegfried Jerusalem, Siegmund Nimsgern, Theo Adam, Peter Meven, Carola Nossek, Rüdiger Wohlers, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

Label: Sony Classical
Catalog number: 88875194822
Released: 2016
Country: Europe
Format: Album · Reissue
Barcode: 888751948228

Add this to your collection →Buy this album on eBay

0collectors have this

0copies owned

0copies listed for sale

Lore

Why it matters

This recording brings together the Leipzig Radio Choir and the Gewandhaus Orchestra under the direction of Kurt Masur to interpret this singular operatic work. Its enduring importance lies in the collaborative effort of these esteemed performers to capture the dramatic depth of the composition.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Fidelio on the marketplaces collectors use.

eBay

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

This 2016 release captures a high-fidelity rendering of Ludwig van Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio. The recording features the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and the Rundfunkchor Leipzig under the baton of Kurt Masur, reflecting a tradition of German Romantic performance practice that emphasizes structural clarity and emotional depth. Originally recorded in the early 1980s as part of a broader project to document Beethoven’s major vocal works, the performance showcases the vocal prowess of Jeannine Altmeyer and Siegfried Jerusalem, whose portrayals of Leonore and Florestan were highly regarded for their dramatic intensity at the time of the initial sessions.

The 2016 reissue by Sony Classical brought this performance back into circulation for modern listeners, serving as a reminder of the historical significance of the Masur-led Gewandhaus cycle. Critics have long noted the ensemble's ability to balance the opera’s intense political themes with its lighter, Singspiel-inspired opening scenes. The design and remastering efforts of this release were intended to preserve the sonic textures of the Leipzig archives while ensuring that the nuances of the orchestral score remained distinct, meeting the standards expected by collectors of classical vocal repertoire.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real albums collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this album yet — be the first.

About

About Fidelio

Fidelio is a album in the CDs catalog on collecto.rs. Ludwig van Beethoven, Jeannine Altmeyer, Siegfried Jerusalem, Siegmund Nimsgern, Theo Adam, Peter Meven, Carola Nossek, Rüdiger Wohlers, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur. No public albums collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Fidelio on collecto.rs?

Fidelio doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Fidelio?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your album, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other cds collectors. Your collection stays private by default.