Royal Opera House: Fidelio
“Fidelio at the Royal Opera House”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobias Kratzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph von Sonnleithner
- Original Title
- Royal Opera House: Fidelio
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobias Kratzer
Joseph von Sonnleithner
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph von Sonnleithner
Writer
Tobias Kratzer
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Royal Opera House: Fidelio includes Jonas Kaufmann, Lise Davidsen, Georg Zeppenfeld, Simon Neal, Amanda Forsythe.
When was Royal Opera House: Fidelio released and how long is it?
Royal Opera House: Fidelio was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.