Beethoven: Fidelio (2020)
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.
Director: Tobias Kratzer
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: July 26, 2020
Cast
- Lise Davidsen - Leonore/Fidelio
- Robin Tritschler - Jaquino
- Amanda Forsythe - Marzelline
- Georg Zeppenfeld - Rocco
- Simon Neal - Don Pizarro
- David Butt Philip - Florestan
- Filipe Manu - First Prisoner
- Timothy Dawkins - Second Prisoner
- Egils Silins - Don Fernando
Screenplay
Production: Royal Opera House
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Tobias Kratzer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beethoven: Fidelio about?
- 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.
- Who directed Beethoven: Fidelio?
- Beethoven: Fidelio was directed by Tobias Kratzer.
- Who stars in Beethoven: Fidelio?
- Beethoven: Fidelio stars Lise Davidsen, Robin Tritschler, Amanda Forsythe, Georg Zeppenfeld, Simon Neal, David Butt Philip.
- How long is Beethoven: Fidelio?
- Beethoven: Fidelio has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is Beethoven: Fidelio?
- Beethoven: Fidelio is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Beethoven: Fidelio produced?
- Beethoven: Fidelio was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Beethoven: Fidelio?
- The themes of Beethoven: Fidelio include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.