
Fidelio
Synopsis
Sir Peter Hall's remarkably faithful interpretation of Beethoven's opera at Glyndebourne. Elizabeth Söderström plays Leonore, with Elizabeth Gale as Marzelline and Curt Appelgren as Rocco.
Top Cast
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November 28, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Heather
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Friedrich Treitschke, Jean Nicolas Bouilly, Joseph von Sonnleithner, Stephan von Breuning
- Original Score
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- Fidelio
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Southern Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Heather
Georg Friedrich Treitschke, Jean Nicolas Bouilly, Joseph von Sonnleithner, Stephan von Breuning
Ludwig van Beethoven
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Heather
Director
Ludwig van Beethoven
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fidelio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fidelio about?
Sir Peter Hall's remarkably faithful interpretation of Beethoven's opera at Glyndebourne. Elizabeth Söderström plays Leonore, with Elizabeth Gale as Marzelline and Curt Appelgren as Rocco.
Who directed Fidelio?
Fidelio was directed by Dave Heather.
Who stars in Fidelio?
The principal cast of Fidelio includes Ian Caley, Elizabeth Gale, Curt Appelgren, Elisabeth Söderström, Robert Allman.
When was Fidelio released and how long is it?
Fidelio was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Fidelio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fidelio was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
