Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio
Synopsis
Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville; Time: Late 18th century.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Levine, Raymond Hughes
- Original Title
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Levine, Raymond Hughes
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Florence von Gerkan
Costume Design
James Levine
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Raymond Hughes
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What is Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio about?
Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville; Time: Late 18th century.
Who directed Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio?
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio was directed by James Levine, Raymond Hughes.
Who stars in Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio?
The principal cast of Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio includes Karita Mattila, René Pape, Ben Heppner, Falk Struckmann, Matthew Polenzani.
When was Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio released and how long is it?
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.