Beethoven:  Fidelio
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Beethoven: Fidelio

6.0 / 10 2020 2h 13mNR German
MusicDrama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Lise Davidsen

Lise Davidsen

Leonore/Fidelio

Lead
RT

Robin Tritschler

Jaquino

Amanda Forsythe

Amanda Forsythe

Marzelline

Georg Zeppenfeld

Georg Zeppenfeld

Rocco

SN

Simon Neal

Don Pizarro

DB

David Butt Philip

Florestan

FM

Filipe Manu

First Prisoner

TD

Timothy Dawkins

Second Prisoner

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tobias Kratzer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Beethoven: Fidelio is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker