By convention, only the final version is called Fidelio, and the others are referred to as Leonore. The libretto tells how Leonore, disguised as a prison guard named "Fidelio", rescues her …

Beethoven’s sole opera, Fidelio, is a story of unwavering love and daring rescue. Disguised as a young man named Fidelio, Leonore infiltrates a prison to save her unjustly imprisoned …

Mar 15, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 20, 2025 · Explore Beethoven’s only opera ‘Fidelio’, a masterpiece celebrating love and freedom, featuring our recommended recording starring Jonas Kaufmann.

Sep 17, 2024 · Fidelio is a timely political drama that follows a woman’s unyielding quest for freedom — for her husband and for society. Directed by Matthew Ozawa and conducted by …

But a light in the darkness is breaking: Leonore, Florestan’s wife, has disguised herself as the male guard Fidelio to free her beloved. By infiltrating the system that oppresses her husband, …

Fidelio was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. It is his only opera and was composed at a similar time to his 'Eroica' Symphony in the early 1800s. The original libretto was written by …

Fidelio is an opera in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven. It is Beethoven's only opera. The German libretto is by Joseph Sonnleithner based on a French story. The opera tells how …

Like Die Zauberflöte, Beethoven’s Fidelio (1805, revised 1806 and 1814) rose above the limitations of its singspiel genre, becoming something bigger and grander.

Browse through all arias, ensembles and roles from the opera Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven. With links to the scenes with movies and more information.