By convention, only the final version is called Fidelio, and the others are referred to as Leonore. The libretto tells how Leonore, disguised as a prison guard named "Fidelio", rescues her husband Florestan from death in a political prison.
Beethoven’s sole opera, Fidelio, is a story of unwavering love and daring rescue. Disguised as a young man named Fidelio, Leonore infiltrates a prison to save her unjustly imprisoned husband, Florestan.
Fidelio is a timely political drama that follows a woman’s unyielding quest for freedom — for her husband and for society. Directed by Matthew Ozawa and conducted by Enrique Mazzola, Beethoven’s only opera will be a riveting, enlightening, and empowering experience for Chicago audiences.
In a desperate attempt to save him, Leonore has disguised herself as “Fidelio” and taken a job at the prison … But between romantic entanglements and a murderous plot, this job will turn out to be much more than she bargained for.
Explore Beethoven’s opera ‘Fidelio,’ a masterpiece celebrating love and freedom, featuring our recommended recording with Jonas Kaufmann.
But a light in the darkness is breaking: Leonore, Florestan’s wife, has disguised herself as the male guard Fidelio to free her beloved. By infiltrating the system that oppresses her husband, can she be the voice that overthrows it—and free her country from a brutal regime?
Fidelio belongs to the vernacular German singspiel tradition, close to operetta, featuring spoken dialogue between sections of vocal (solos, ensembles, and choruses) and orchestral music.
One of the best stage production of Beethoven's opera "Fidelio", op.72, 1814. Act I - Ouverture 2:50...more
Beethoven - Fidelio, op 72 (1814) - Janowitz, Kollo, Popp, Sotin ...