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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.
In opera: Viennese masters. Like Die Zauberflöte, Beethoven’s Fidelio (1805, revised 1806 and 1814) rose above the limitations of its singspiel genre, becoming something bigger and grander. The libretto (by Joseph Sonnleithner, after Jean-Nicolas Bouilly), inspired by French Revolutionary-era literature, has never satisfied anyone entirely ...
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.
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.
Feb 28, 2020 · Florestan (tenor), a Spanish aristocrat, is a secret prisoner at the orders of Don Pizarro (baritone), the cruel governor of a State prison. To free him, his wife Leonore (soprano) disguises herself as a man named Fidelio and comes to work at the prison.
Nov 20, 2017 · Unbeknownst to her, Fidelio is actually a woman named Leonore who has infiltrated the prison so that she may free her husband Florestan, a nobleman wrongfully arrested for threatening to expose the crimes of the prison’s governor, Don Pizarro.
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.
Nov 20, 2023 · Explore Beethoven’s opera ‘Fidelio,’ a masterpiece celebrating love and freedom, featuring our recommended recording with Jonas Kaufmann.
Explore the depths of Beethoven's Fidelio, his only opera, in this detailed article covering its history, themes, and lasting impact on music.
