Beethoven Fidelio (1978)
Pretty darn close to having
This production is a gala affair; the sets are traditional (evocative of 18th-19th century Spain); the lighting is bright, so colors are good and one can see all of the action. Singers are generally well chosen and perform admirably. However, at this point, slight reservations creep in; although Janowitz (Fidelio/Leonore) and Kollo (Florestan) look "good" and act well, the singing parts tax them a bit when pushed to the limit. Most of the time that doesn't matter, and an argument can be made that a little vocal strain is in character with their dire plight. Ideally, for me, Vickers as Florestan would have added extra vocal heft and more sensitive acting than Kollo.
Director: Otto Schenk
Genre: Music
Runtime: 147 min
Release Date: November 4, 1978
Cast
- Gundula Janowitz - Leonora
- René Kollo - Florestan
- Manfred Jungwirth - Rocco
- Hans Sotin - Don Pizarro
- Lucia Popp - Marzelline
- Adolf Dallapozza - Jaquino
- Hans Helm - Fernando
- Karl Terkal - 1er Gefangener
- Alfred Šramek - 2e Gefangener
- Leonard Bernstein - Conductor
Production: Deutsche Grammophon
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Otto Schenk
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beethoven Fidelio about?
- This production is a gala affair; the sets are traditional (evocative of 18th-19th century Spain); the lighting is bright, so colors are good and one can see all of the action. Singers are generally well chosen and perform admirably. However, at this point, slight reservations creep in; although Janowitz (Fidelio/Leonore) and Kollo (Florestan) look "good" and act well, the singing parts tax them a bit when pushed to the limit. Most of the time that doesn't matter, and an argument can be made that a little vocal strain is in character with their dire plight. Ideally, for me, Vickers as Florestan would have added extra vocal heft and more sensitive acting than Kollo.
- Who directed Beethoven Fidelio?
- Beethoven Fidelio was directed by Otto Schenk.
- Who stars in Beethoven Fidelio?
- Beethoven Fidelio stars Gundula Janowitz, René Kollo, Manfred Jungwirth, Hans Sotin, Lucia Popp, Adolf Dallapozza.
- How long is Beethoven Fidelio?
- Beethoven Fidelio has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- What genre is Beethoven Fidelio?
- Beethoven Fidelio is a Music film.
- Where was Beethoven Fidelio produced?
- Beethoven Fidelio was produced in Germany.