Fidelio

When love and justice triumph.

In the darkest dungeon of a state prison, Florestan, a young nobleman who exposed the crimes of Don Pizarro, the corrupt governor of the fortress, is slowly nearing death. Florestan’s wife, Leonore, is determined to find him and has disguised herself as a young man, Fidelio, working for Rocco, the head jailer.

When Rocco’s daughter, Marzelline, falls in love with Fidelio – to the annoyance of Jaquino, a janitor who is also in love with her – Leonore finds faith, courage and compassion, and risks her life to bring freedom to her husband, in turn liberating the entire prison.

This striking new production of Beethoven’s sole opera makes its Australian première on the Conservatorium Theatre stage. Director and designer Marthinus Basson gives this powerful opera a contemporary new edge.

Sung in German with projected English translations.
Running time – approximately two hours and forty-five minutes including one twenty-minute interval.

Leonore - Anke Höppner
Florestan - Rafael Soler
Don Pizarro - Barry Ryan
Rocco - Richard Anderson
Marzelline - Sarah Crane
Jaquino - Bradley Daley
Don Fernando - Peter Axford
Conductor - Graham Abbott
Director and Designer - Marthinus Basson
Lighting Designer - Donn Byrnes

The Queensland Orchestra/Opera Queensland Chorus

Presented by Queensland Music Festival, Opera Queensland and Brisbane City Council.

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