Sir Donald Runnicles conducts this concert performance of Beethoven's only opera, telling a moving story of a wife's devotion and the resilience of human nature.
The General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, acclaimed conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, leads a concert performance of the quintessential rescue opera Fidelio.
An activist is thrown into jail after attempting to expose a brutal regimes crimes and corruption. Left to die in his cell, his only hope lies with his wife Leonora " who will go to any lengths to free her beloved from the chains of oppression.
Beethovens only opera is a moving tribute to the power of love and the enlightening strength of humanity that resonates with us today more than ever. Its music " from stirring choruses to the most intimate of arias " continues to delight and inspire.
Visionary conductor Runnicles leads a fine cast of soloists, as well as Londons exceptional Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the ensembles residency at International Festival 2022.
Sung in German with English supertitles.
Philharmonia Orchestra
Sir Donald Runnicles Conductor
Philharmonia Voices
Clay Hilley Florestan
Jennifer Davis Leonore
Markus Brck Don Pizarro
Sir Willard White Don Fernando
Gideon Poppe Jaquino
Kim-Lillian Strebel Marzelline
Beethoven Fidelio
