Fidelio
Synopsis
In the late 1960s Rolf Liebermann, the legendary intendant of the Hamburg State Opera, had the visionary idea of presenting a number of operas in filmed versions, among the first ever done in color, to be shown on German television. This is the historic recording of a 1968 production by the Hamburg State Opera.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Hess
- Original Title
- Fidelio
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
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Joachim Hess
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What is Fidelio about?
In the late 1960s Rolf Liebermann, the legendary intendant of the Hamburg State Opera, had the visionary idea of presenting a number of operas in filmed versions, among the first ever done in color, to be shown on German television. This is the historic recording of a 1968 production by the Hamburg State Opera.
Who directed Fidelio?
Fidelio was directed by Joachim Hess.
Who stars in Fidelio?
The principal cast of Fidelio includes Anja Silja, Richard Cassilly, Theo Adam, Lucia Popp, Ernst Wiemann.
When was Fidelio released and how long is it?
Fidelio was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.