Beethoven / Otto Klemperer / Philharmonia Orchestra / Philharmonia Chorus / Christa Ludwig / Jon Vickers / Walter Berry / Gottlob Frick – Fidelio - Highlights (LP, 1963, Angel Records S.36168)

Why This Record Matters
This 1963 highlights edition of Beethoven's Fidelio features Otto Klemperer's acclaimed interpretation with the Philharmonia Orchestra and an exceptional cast led by Christa Ludwig, Jon Vickers, Gottlob Frick, and Walter Berry. Klemperer's Beethoven recordings remain highly regarded for their dramatic intensity and musical authority.

Collector Note
Original 1963 U.S. Angel Records stereo pressing (S.36168), recorded in England in 1962. This copy remains in the original shrink wrap with the original hype sticker and original inner sleeve. Early Klemperer/Philharmonia recordings continue to be sought after by collectors of historic classical performances and Beethoven interpretations.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG+
Sleeve: VG+ (still in original shrink with hype sticker)
Original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP
Label: Angel Records – 36168 / S.36168
Country: US
Released: 1963
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Matrix / Runout
Side A: S.36168 (YAX-X-1078)
Side B: S.36168 (YAX-X-1079)

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Quartet: Mir Ist So Wunderbar – 4:44
A2 Trio: Gut, Söhnchen, Gut – 7:08
A3 Recit.: Abscheulicher! Wo Eilst Du Hin – Aria: Komm, Hoffnung – 8:22
A4 Finale: O Welche Lust! – 7:28
A5 Introduction, Recit.: Gott! Welch' Dunkel Hier! – Aria: In Des Lebens Frühlingstagen – 10:55

Side B
B1 Melodrama: Wie Kalt Ist Es – Duet: Nur Hurtig Fort – 7:00
B2 Quartet: Er Sterbe! – Duet: O Namen-, Namenlose Freude! – 8:57

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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