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.
Ludwig van Beethoven | Music |
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House | Music |
Joseph Sonnleithner | Writer |
Jean Nicolas Bouilly | Writer |
Georg Friedrich Treitschke | Writer |
Bettina Bartz | Dramaturgy |
Antonio Pappano | Conductor |
Chorus of the Royal Opera House | Music |
Michael Bauer | Lighting Design |
Tobias Kratzer | Director |