Beethoven: Fidelio (Blu-Ray) – Lise Davidsen, David Butt Philip
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Beethoven: Fidelio (Blu-Ray) – Lise Davidsen, David Butt Philip
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Artists: Lise Davidsen, David Butt Philip, Robin Tritschler, Amanda Forsythe, Simon Neal, Egils Silinš, Georg Zeppenfeld, Filipe Manu, Timothy Dawkins, Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Director: Tobias Kratzer
Video Format: 1080i
Sound Format: LPCM 2.0; DTS-HD Master Audio
Language: Italian
Subtitles: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean
Region: All Regions
Number of Discs: 1
Studio: Opus Arte
Blu-Ray Release Date: January 28, 2022
Run Time: 133 minutes
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. The music is transcendent throughout, with highlights including the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus, and Florestan’s aria, which conjures hope from the depths of despair. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary “Terror” and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.
History
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Fidelio
World Premiere: Theater am Kärntnertor, Vienna, 1814.
Fidelio’sunusual structure, glorious score, and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom and human dignity. 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.
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