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Fidelio ( / fɪˈdeɪljoʊ /; [1] German: [fiˈdeːlio] ), originally titled Leonore, oder Der Triumph der ehelichen Liebe ( Leonore, or The Triumph of Marital Love ), [2] Op. 72, is the only opera by German composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The libretto was originally prepared by Joseph Sonnleithner from the French of Jean-Nicolas Bouilly.
Fidelio is an opera in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven. It is Beethoven's only opera. The German libretto is by Joseph Sonnleithner based on a French story. The opera tells how Leonore, disguised as a prison guard called "Fidelio", rescues her husband Florestan from death in a political prison.
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Dec 13, 2019 · 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 ...
Formally a singspiel (with musical numbers separated by spoken dialogue), Fidelio had a long and complex gestation. Its uplifting spirit made it the obvious choice for several important productions marking the end of World War II, including the reopening of the Vienna State Opera in 1955.
Yet in the 21st century, opera directors have begun to rediscover the powerful political message behind Beethoven’s work, for Fidelio’s core messages about loyalty, freedom, and justice remain as pertinent today as they were 200 years ago.
Fidelio, the only opera ever completed by Ludwig van Beethoven, is a deftly crafted story of love and adventure. It is also an overtly political work.
