Opéra de Bordeaux  2024-25 Review: Fidelio

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(Photo: © Eric Bouloumier) From May 16 to 23, the Opéra de Bordeaux presents Beethoven’s only opera, “Fidelio,” directed by Valentina Carrasco. There are a lot of naïveté in this production. The director sets the drama in the final days of the Occupation in France. The back of the stage is used as a screen to show images of the Occupation {…}

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Peter Gelb Calls for Freedom from Tyrants During ‘Fidelio’ HD Broadcast

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Peter Gelb is reiterating his support for Ukraine. During the March 15 HD of “Fidelio,” Gelb took a moment at the beginning of the broadcast to denounce tyranny and to reiterate his support for the Ukrainians. He said, “You know, in the early 1800s when ‘Fidelio’ was composed, Beethoven believed in the power of the Republic—the right of the people {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: Fidelio

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(Credit: Karen Almond / Met Opera) A man speaks out against a tyrant and gets dragged off to jail. That’s at the core of the plot of “Fidelio.” Unsurprisingly, as the Met Opera was reviving Beethoven’s lone operatic work, this very script played out in a different theatrical arena – the U.S. Congress – hours after the “leader of the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘Fidelio’ Live in HD

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The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season will continue with Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” The production will be shown in more than 700 theaters nationwide on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Soprano Lise Davidsen sings the role of Leonore, a role she has sung to great acclaim at the Royal Opera House. She will be joined by David Butt Philip as Florestan, {…}

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Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘Fidelio’ Starring Lise Davidsen

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(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to perform Beethoven’s “Fidelio” reviving its Jürgen Flimm production. Last revived in 2017, the production features set designer Robert Israel, costume designer Florence von Gerkan, and lighting designer Duane Schuler. The cast will include Lise Davidsen in her Metropolitan Opera role debut as Leonora. The soprano has performed the role to {…}

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Garsington Opera Announces Cast Changes for ‘Fidelio’

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The Garsington Opera has announced cast changes for its upcoming production of “Fidelio.” The company said, “Gérard Korsten is now unable to conduct our 2025 ‘Fidelio.’” As a result, “We are pleased to announce that our Artistic Director Douglas Boyd will now conduct this revival of John Cox’s classic production.” Additionally, the company said, “We are also delighted to announce {…}

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Dutch National Opera Releases Statement Admitting Misconduct During ‘Fidelio’ Production

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The Dutch National Opera has released a statement regarding an article by Parool on its Guest Director of “Fidelio.” The company said, “On Saturday, 26 October, Het Parool published an article about the behavior of guest director, Andriy Zholdak, during the production period of the opera ‘Fidelio’ at the Dutch National Opera. Several important aspects were insufficiently addressed in this {…}

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Sinéad Campbell Wallace Leads Washington National Opera’s ‘Fidelio’

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(Credit: Courtesy of the Washington National Opera) The Washington National Opera is set to present a new production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello will direct the production and it will be conducted by Music Director Designate Robert Spano. The international cast will be led by Irish soprano Sinéad Campbell Wallace as Leonore/Fidelio and New Orleans-born tenor Jamez {…}

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Lyric Opera of Chicago & Chicago Opera Theater to Spotlight ‘Fidelio’ & ‘Leonora’ in Special Panel Discussion

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago Opera and Chicago Opera Theater are teaming up for a free panel event on Sept. 21, 2024. The focus of the panel will be Beethoven’s “Fidelio” and Paër’s “Leonora,” two operas based on the same story. WFMT program host LaRob K. Rafael will host a panel featuring Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Enrique Mazzola and Matthew {…}

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Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘Fidelio’ Live in HD

Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘Fidelio’ Starring Lise Davidsen

Garsington Opera Announces Cast Changes for ‘Fidelio’

Dutch National Opera Releases Statement Admitting Misconduct During ‘Fidelio’ Production

Sinéad Campbell Wallace Leads Washington National Opera’s ‘Fidelio’

Lyric Opera of Chicago & Chicago Opera Theater to Spotlight ‘Fidelio’ & ‘Leonora’ in Special Panel Discussion

Opéra de Bordeaux  2024-25 Review: Fidelio