Fidelio

Overview

Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.

Director: Pierre Jourdan

Cast

Gundula Janowitz

Leonore (Fidelio)

Jon Vickers

Florestan

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Theo Adam

Don Pizarro

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William Wildermann

Rocco

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Stella Richmond

Marzelline

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Misha Raitzine

Jaquino

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Jean-Louis Soumagnas

Don Fernando

Zubin Mehta

Self - Conductor