Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, David Butt Philip plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime.
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Lise Davidsen
Leonore/Fidelio
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Robin Tritschler
Jaquino
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Amanda Forsythe
Marzelline
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Georg Zeppenfeld
Rocco
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Lohengrin
Simon Neal
Don Pizarro
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David Butt Philip
Florestan
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Filipe Manu
First Prisoner
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Timothy Dawkins
Second Prisoner
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Egils Silins
Don Fernando
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Tobias Kratzer Director · Joseph von Sonnleithner Writer Georg Friedrich Treitschke Writer
United States release January 28, 2022 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
Royal Opera House
Production
United Kingdom
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Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
United Kingdom · July 26, 2020
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United States · January 28, 2022
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