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Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio

Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio

Oct 15, 2003 · 2h 3m

Rated 8.5 out of 10

Director

James Levine, Raymond Hughes

Overview

Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a boy seeking employment, and Rocco hired her. On orders, Rocco has been giving Florestan diminishing rations until he is nearly starved to death. Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville; Time: Late 18th century.

About Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio

What is Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio about?

Two years prior to the opening scene, the nobleman Florestan has exposed or attempted to expose certain crimes of the nobleman Pizarro. In revenge, Pizarro has secretly imprisoned Florestan in the prison over which Pizarro is governor. The jailer of the prison, Rocco, has a daughter, Marzelline, and a servant (or assistant), Jaquino. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, came to Rocco’s door dressed as a…

When was Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio released?

Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio was released on October 15, 2003.

How long is Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio?

Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who directed Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio?

Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio was directed by James Levine and Raymond Hughes.

Who is in the cast of Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio?

The cast of Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio includes Karita Mattila (Leonora), René Pape (Rocco), Ben Heppner (Florestán), Falk Struckmann (Don Pizarro) and Matthew Polenzani (Jaquino).

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