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.
Lise Davidsen
as Leonore/Fidelio
Robin Tritschler
as Jaquino
Amanda Forsythe
as Marzelline
Georg Zeppenfeld
as Rocco
Simon Neal
as Don Pizarro
David Butt Philip
as Florestan
Filipe Manu
as First Prisoner
Timothy Dawkins
as Second Prisoner
Egils Silins
as Don Fernando
