COMPOSERS: Beethoven
LABELS: Sony
ALBUM TITLE: Beethoven
WORKS: Fidelio
PERFORMER: Adam, Numsgern, Jerusalem, Meven, Nossek, Wohlers, Konig; Radio Choir; Gewandhausorchester Leipzig/Masur
CATALOGUE NO: 88875194822 (1981)
One of the best recordings of this sublime masterpiece, with an all-round excellent cast, though some voices lighter than usual. Masur conducts magnificently.
Michael Tanner