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Beethoven: Fidelio - Davis

LSO Live  LSO0593 (2 discs)

Stereo/Multichannel Hybrid

Classical - Opera

Beethoven: Fidelio

Christine Brewer (Leonore)
John Mac Master (Florestan)
Kristinn Sigmundsson (Rocco)
Sally Matthews (Marzelline)
Juha Uusitalo (Don Pizarro)
Andrew Kennedy (Jaquino)
Daniel Borowski (Don Fernando)
Andrew Tortise (First prisoner)
Darren Jeffery (Second prisoner)
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis (conductor)


Based on a true incident which occurred during the French Revolution, Fidelio is Beethoven's only opera. Depicting the rescue of a political prisoner by his wife, who has disguised herself as a man, its themes of courage, marital loyalty and freedom make it one of the most uplifting and inspirational masterpieces of musical theatre.

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Works (1)

• Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72