Royal Opera House: Fidelio (2020)
Fidelio at the Royal Opera House
Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann 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. The music is transcendent throughout and includes the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary ‘Terror’ and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.
Cast
- Jonas Kaufmann - Florestán
- Lise Davidsen - Leonore
- Georg Zeppenfeld - Rocco
- Simon Neal - Don Pizarro
- Amanda Forsythe - Marzelline
- Robin Tritschler - Jaquino
- Egils Silins - Don Fernando
- Filipe Manu - First Prisoner
- ByeongMin Gil - Second Prisoner
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Screenplay
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, ludwig van beethoven
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Royal Opera House: Fidelio about?
- Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann 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. The music is transcendent throughout and includes the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary ‘Terror’ and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.
- Who directed Royal Opera House: Fidelio?
- Royal Opera House: Fidelio was directed by Tobias Kratzer.
- Who stars in Royal Opera House: Fidelio?
- Royal Opera House: Fidelio stars Jonas Kaufmann, Lise Davidsen, Georg Zeppenfeld, Simon Neal, Amanda Forsythe, Robin Tritschler.
- How long is Royal Opera House: Fidelio?
- Royal Opera House: Fidelio has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Royal Opera House: Fidelio?
- Royal Opera House: Fidelio is a Music, Drama film.
- What are the themes of Royal Opera House: Fidelio?
- The themes of Royal Opera House: Fidelio include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.