Overview

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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Cast

Lise Davidsen

Leonore/Fidelio

Amanda Forsythe

Marzelline

Georg Zeppenfeld

Rocco

Egils Silins

Don Fernando